http://www.universalist.org/ en-us 2012-01-22T18:11:05-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000704intervention_risk_folly_and_inner_healing.html A sermon preached by Deacon Sue Mosher on January 22, 2012 My topic today is intervention, usually considered the stuff of sitcoms and war, but a surprisingly common visitor to our everyday lives. If we subscribe to the ethical imperative... Sermons Sue Mosher 2012-01-22T18:11:05-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000703january_leland_dinner_cancelled.html The monthly Leland Place dinner planned for Jan. 21 has been cancelled. Please plan to participate next month, on Saturday, Feb. 18, which will feature a Mardi Gras theme. RSVP to Dave Skidmore.... Events Sue Mosher 2012-01-20T18:36:02-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000702power_and_kwanzaa.html Join us this Sunday, January 8, at 11 a.m., for a special worship service in Swahili and English followed by a Kwanzaa celebration! Eliserena Kimolo, founder of Jambo Africa Child Hope, will be preaching on "The Position of Power". The... Events Sue Mosher 2012-01-04T10:41:35-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000701january_worship_activity_schedule.html Monthly calendar Sue Mosher 2011-12-28T12:02:51-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000700celebrate_the_new_year_with_the_men_of_leland_place.html Come out of the cold and into a warm kitchen on Saturday, January 21 -- and help prepare a meal for the men of Leland Place, a halfway house on North Capitol Street for men in recovery from homelessness and... Events Sue Mosher 2011-12-27T10:08:34-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000699merry_christmas.html Source of all, we give you thanks and praise, that when we were still in darkness, you sent your light through Jesus into the world to guide us home. Grant that his spirit may be born anew in our hearts... Prayers Sue Mosher 2011-12-25T13:17:40-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000698a_christmas_welcome.html If you are looking for a warm, welcoming place to celebrate Christmas in the heart of Washington, DC, seek no further! We invite you to join us on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. for a traditional service of lessons and... How we worship Sue Mosher 2011-12-24T11:01:21-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000697uu_and_bible_fundamentalist_sort_of.html A sermon preached by Mike Miller on November 13, 2011 I recall decades ago watching a Billy Graham Christmas special on TV. Rev. Graham made a compelling urgent case that we all needed to accept Jesus and be saved. He... Sermons Sue Mosher 2011-12-10T12:31:58-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000696spread_christmas_cheer_to_the_men_of_leland_place.html Looking for an opportunity to give back amidst the bustle of holidays? Our next dinner at Leland Place, a halfway house for men in recovery from addiction and homelessness, is planned for Saturday, December 17. Our usual practice is to... Events Sue Mosher 2011-12-03T17:45:03-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000695december_worship_activity_schedule.html Sunday, December 4 - 2nd Sunday in Advent 11 a.m. worship: Rev. Dr. Jim Morgan will preach "Speak to Me of Love" -- the arrival of Love, Power and Justice in Jesus of Nazareth, drawing on the theology of Paul... Monthly calendar Sue Mosher 2011-12-02T16:15:30-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000694the_five_ws_and_the_one_h_of_giving_thanks.html A sermon by Deacon Dave Skidmore, preached on November 27, 2011 Good morning. My topic, not surprisingly on this Sunday after Thanksgiving, has to do with giving thanks. "Wait a minute," you might say. "We just gave thanks on Thursday.... Sermons Sue Mosher 2011-11-30T21:53:26-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000693the_issa_imperativejesus_in_islam.html A sermon by Marti Martinson on November 20, 2011. As a Near Eastern religion, Judaism, in its deepest antiquity, must have been influenced by its neighbors, for it is a well accepted fact that Greek Neo-Platonic thought influenced early Christianity.... Sermons Sue Mosher 2011-11-25T15:59:50-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000692november_worship_activity_schedule.html Sunday, November 6 11 a.m. worship: Enjoy an old fashioned hymn sing organized by Deacon Jennifer Sandberg - hymns from both our hymnals, with a little background history.  Sunday, November 13 11 a.m. worship: New Member Sunday - We recognize... Monthly calendar Sue Mosher 2011-10-31T20:18:00-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000691leland_place_dinners_resume_with_fall_feast.html After a lapse of some months, the Leland Place dinners resumed on Saturday, October 15, with a well attended feast featuring chicken cacciatorie on penne pasta, sauted green and yellow squash, tossed salad, and ice cream with fresh strawberries. A... Growing in faith Sue Mosher 2011-10-16T19:30:10-05:00 http://www.universalist.org/archives/000690building_repair_update.html The Board of Trustees has reviewed estimates on repairing the drainage pipe damage in our historic tower and also replacing the roof. We will receive estimates from another company and keep the congregation informed.... The building Sue Mosher 2011-10-13T17:03:18-05:00