http://www.universalist.org/ en-us 2008-07-01T14:55:52-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000469from_the_heartland.html Some of my time away was spent at a monastery in Sand Spring, Oklahoma. Actually, it used to be run by the Benedictine nuns, but was sold to a group of locals who are making the “Forrest of Peace” into... Worth reading UNMC Office 2008-07-01T14:55:52-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000468july_worship_activity_calendar.html Wednesday, July 2 6:00 Vespers "Pray for Peace" Saturday, July 5 8:00 p.m., at UNMC Marina V. concert and CD signing. Sunday July 6 10:30 a.m. worship: Rev. Henley will be preaching a homily, “Love God, Love Each Other.” Since... Monthly calendar UNMC Office 2008-07-01T14:47:18-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000467july_2008_anchor_newsletter.html July 2008 Anchor newsletter From the heart(land)... New "Anchor Production Team" Sunday Services for July Do you want to know how to... Vespers at UNMC? Children/Youth Religious Education Sharing Our Plate Upcoming Events Leland Place In Sympathy Chancel Flowers Adult... UNMC Office 2008-07-01T14:33:22-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000470love_god_love_the_earth.html A sermon preached by Rev. Henley, June 29. Let us sit quietly, close our eyes for a moment, and allow ourselves to reach into the recesses of our memories, looking for a time to remember when we when we were... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-07-01T07:31:01-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000464when_i_die_sing_the_old_rugged_cross.html A collaborative service by Rev. Henley and Deacon Lisa Harris who wrote the following poem “When I Die” especially for this service. “When I Die”© by L. Michelle Harris, June 1, 2008 Dying is the hard part To exhale every... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-06-03T09:12:10-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000463from_the_heart.html Our last service of the regular church year is Sunday, June 8. We will be recognizing the volunteers who have given of their time and talents to the church this past year. We will welcome five new members and... Worth reading UNMC Office 2008-05-30T17:15:22-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000462june_worship_activity_calendar.html Sunday, June 1 9:30 a.m. Universalist history with Eric Stetson in 2nd floor study. The topic will be “Universalism in the Gospels and Teachings of Jesus” 11:00 a.m. worship: “Sing ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ at My Funeral,” a collaborative sermon... Monthly calendar UNMC Office 2008-05-30T17:09:00-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000461june_2008_anchor_newsletter.html June 2008 Anchor newsletter From the heart... Sunday Services for June Do you want to know how to... Pray for Peace Children/Youth Religious Education Sharing Our Plate Deacons Invite Congregation to Sing for Our Own Nonagenarian! Upcoming Events Washington National... Anchor (monthly newsletter) UNMC Office 2008-05-30T16:52:42-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000460dont_worry_be_happy.html Sermon preached by Rev. Henley May 25, 2008 Bobby McFerrin wrote “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” in 1988. It was a number one hit for two weeks. I bet every one of us has said that phrase more than a time... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-05-26T10:24:25-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000457let_the_children_come.html A sermon by Rev. Henley May 18, 2008 "Let the children come to me, do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God… And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands upon... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-05-18T18:46:59-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000456life_is_like_a_box_of_chocolates.html A Mother's Day Sermon by Rev. Henley, May 8, 2008 Today is Mother’s Day--Happy Mother's Day to all today who are mothers! Julia Ward Howe, a Unitarian, in 1870 called for a Mother’s Day so mothers everywhere in the world... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-05-11T11:59:01-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000458justice_in_our_time.html A Sermon by Our Deacon Jennifer Sandberg My dictionary defines the word “justice” as moral rightness; equity. If you want to put it in even simpler terms it means the “right thing to do”. Jesus told us what is the... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-05-04T18:48:47-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000455overcoming_trauma_in_revelation.html A Sermon by our Deacon Perry King Reading: Revelation 3:10-12; 15-22 I invite you to come with me on a psychological journey through the book of Revelation perhaps the most puzzling book in the bible. I also want to use... Sermons UNMC Office 2008-04-29T11:10:35-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000454from_the_heart.html Most of our Sunday guests find us on the web. They may have seen our new colorful banners and gone to the internet or they may have started with an internet search and found us that way. Some guests are... Worth reading UNMC Office 2008-04-28T15:11:41-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000453may_worship_activity_calendar.html Saturday, May 3 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. UNMC hosts the Greater Washington Area Partner Church Committee at its Quarterly Meeting. Sunday, May 4 9:30 a.m. Universalist history with Eric Stetson in 2nd floor study. Part 1: Universalism in the Hebrew... Monthly calendar UNMC Office 2008-04-28T15:01:37-05:00