Glass Letters is a limited series audio fiction story about loneliness, connection, and letters in bottles. Brought to you from an island in the middle of nowhere, and created by Anna Godfrey. Find us on Twitter at @glassletterspod
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Letters from a Glass House is a podcast designed to feed your mind. We'll be bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter: examining life, living your values, caring about the world and the people in it. We're making a difference, one life at a time. Letters from a Glass House is a not-for-profit ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, Florida.
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Our Shared Purpose with Rev. Brock Leach
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For the first time in Unitarian Universalist history, we have declared a shared purpose for our faith—to actively engage our members “in the transformation of the world through liberating Love.” At first blush this may seem like a simple platitude, but this morning we’ll explore the specific ways it puts our faith on a radical and salvific trajecto…
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Living in gratitude and thanks is a daily choice. Join us for this dicussion of thanksgiving.Af UUCOV
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It's become popular to claim being "spiritual but not religious. When is spiritual alone not enough, and what is religion, when you get right down to it?
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What do you do when the world has come crashing down? Let's talk about faith hope and resilience in the face of the modern worldAf UUCOV
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What is the Day of the Dead, and how is it celebrated? Can anyone do it, or is it only for those of Hispanic heritage? Join us for this joyful celebration of those who have come before!Af UUCOV
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The Many Faces of the Amish and Mennonites in Sarasota with JB Miller
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Mr. Miller is a life-long Mennonite who grew up in Pinecraft, the Amish/Mennonite enclave in Sarasota. He speaks to numerous groups and teaches classes about the Amish and Mennonites through the Adult Community Enrichment (ACE) program of Sarasota County Schools. Since retiring in 2014, he’s spent time researching the history of the Pinecraft commu…
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How do you decide what is wise, moral, and ethical to do? When should you choose to suffer? Join us for this look at choosing your own moral and ethical code, and making wise decisions based on itAf UUCOV
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What is Project 2025, and is it possible to support it while maintaining UU values? Do we offer a promise of a better way?
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Rosh Hashanah, redemption and getting woke! Today we're exploring the realization that every day is a new beginning; you just have to wake up!Af UUCOV
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What is Humanism? featuring Dr. Dan Dana
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Dr. Dan Dana, a renowned expert in conflict management and organizational behavior, will speak about the Humanists of Sarasota Bay, a group of secular Humanists and freethinkers focused on improving the human condition through rational inquiry, critical thinking, and appropriate action.
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Music has always been a way of moving people to action. Join Rev. Amy Shaw for this exploration of the use of music to set the stage for transformative experience.Af UUCOV
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How can we honor and respect human beings if they are not allowed to make a living wage? Join us for this service on financial justice and economic inequalityAf UUCOV
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As UUs we are committed to the responsible search for truth and meaning. Please join us for this service exploring the miraculous and the supernatural in religion, and let’s examine why it’s not true that “UUs can believe anything.”Af UUCOV
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Sensuality and sexuality are a part of what makes us human. Join us for this exploration of the sacredness of the sensual.Af UUCOV
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What Would... featuring William Esty
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Join us for this service by William Esty which askes what would we do to truly live our values?Af UUCOV
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Featuring special guest Kristofer Geddie, executive director of the Venice TheaterAf UUCOV
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Pray- what is it and does it work? Some people claim it causes miracles to happen, others feel that it's just talking to empty air. Come and explore the idea of prayer as a Unitarian Universalist activity, and see if talking to a Mystery is right for you!
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This episode features special guest Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. SAACC’s goal is to open an art center and history museum. The precursor of this historic preservation initiative is “Newtown Alive.” Led by Oldham, the project traces the history of Newtown, one of Sarasota’s oldest communities.…
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How Can We Find More Beauty in Our Life?
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Join special guest Dick Smith for this fascinating look at finding beautyAf UUCOV
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Please join Peter Casamento, President and Executive Director of Laurel Civic for this wonderful discussion of his organization and the good they do in the world
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Enjoy this question box service with Rev. Allison L. MooreAf UUCOV
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Join us for this lovely talk featuring special guest Bill Payton, President UUSRQ Board of Trustees
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You Are Needed with Rev. Angela Wells-Bean
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A reminder to all that our witness is desperately needed because there are more and more people feeling that there's no place for them in Florida.Af UUCOV
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A Story About Our Lives with Rev. Alison L. Moore
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In the Swedenborgian tradition, the Bible is viewed as an allegory of our spiritual journey. Rather than a set of rules and cautionary tales, it is a mirror of our growth, with all of our stumbles, foibles and eventual success.Af UUCOV
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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
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Please join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this service which explores mother as a verb, a job description, and a state of being.Af UUCOV
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How are we called to experience joy? What does it mean to be changed, irrevocably, by the good things we are exposed to? How do you choose to change, not for the better, but for good? Join us for this sermon about the good things in life!
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Between the River and the Sea: The Story of Israel and Palestine
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This service offers an overview of the history of Israel and Palestine, and of the historical occupations of the region. As "Gaza Support Camps" rise on American college campuses, and the violence in the Middle East continues, what do you need to know to take an informed position, and work toward healing the world?…
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Please join Donna Jewett, Kim McHugh, and members of the UUCOV Green Sanctuary team, in this celebration of the Earth. Sermon read by Donna Jewett.
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Sitting on the Back of a Dead Horse with Guest Pam Palmer
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Join storyteller Pam Palmer for this warm service featuring the work of Gary Paulsen. A lyrical tribute to a vanishing way of life.Af UUCOV
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Sometimes laughter is the holiest thing you can do. This service explores the sacred role of the fool.
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Passover and the Prison Industrial Complex
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What do the Jewish holiday of Passover and Attica have in common? Join us for this service, which will explore the connection between Passover and our modern intuition of slavery.
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Easter tells us that love, not death, will win in the end. Come and join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this exploration of Easter through a Universalist lens.Af UUCOV
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Join us for this service which explores the power of Us.Af UUCOV
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Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and explore the Hindu holiday of Holi. Known for it's exhuberant celebrations, wild colors, and joyful visiting, this holiday which celebrates the victory of good over evil is not to be missed!Af UUCOV
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As UUCOV nears the end of a search cycle, it's time to explore who is welcome at a UU congregation. Are all people really able to be a part of a UU community? Join us for this service which looks at the fact that while all physical bodies are welcome, all ideas and their lived values may not be.
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Love is amazing- it can’t be forced or legislated. It knows few bounds and sometimes breaks all rules. Come and share this service on the intersections between love and theology, and let’s talk about what it means to be born again.Af UUCOV
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Octavia Butler: Hear the Prophet Speak
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The Parable of the Sower and The Parable of the Talents changed the face of science fiction. Come and explore the work of a modern-day Prophet in this thought-provoking service.Af UUCOV
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What happens when an atheist creates a thought experiment designed to explore the nature of God? “God’s Debris” is a serious novella by well-known humorist and Dilbert creator Scott Adams. (The original was released free and can be found here, http://nowscape.com/godsdebris.pdf) This service will explore the ideas postulated in God’s Debris.…
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What is critical race theory and why do so many people worry about it? Come and learn about CRT and the workings of white supremacy culture.Af UUCOV
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Come and share a hopeful exploration of Martin Luther King Day. The dream is alive, and we can bring it closer to completion.Af UUCOV
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It is never too late to begin again. And again. The old burns away, and the new rises from the ashes, so come and explore the hope inherent in every new beginning and celebrate the coming New Year!Af UUCOV
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This is a fascinating look at the experience of last year's General Assembly Delegates, both onsite and remote. These UUCOV members went to be our voice, and experienced this gathering of over 4,000 UUs. Listen to what they had to say!
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SPECIAL EPISODE! What Child is This? Christmas Episode
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What child is this, who is born to bring hope to the world? This extended podcast features the entire Christmas service of lessons, carols, and choral music. Please enjoy!
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Please join us for this warm Christmas service, and learn about the boy Jesus, known as Emmanuel, "God With Us."Af UUCOV
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A salute to 20 years of social justice work at UUCOV!Af UUCOV
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Peace, Be Still: Exploring Bodhi Day
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Hard work isn’t always the answer; sometimes the only way to succeed is to be stillAf UUCOV
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Widening the Circle: UUism for All of Us
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What is the promise of our faith, as we move into the future? How will we live into change, and welcome others into beloved communiity? For a congregation in search, these questions are especially important. Will your new minister lead you boldly into the coming days, or do you need support to make change? Is it time for study, or time to act? How …
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Our voices fade if we do not use them. The voices of others fade from our ears if we do not take the time to listen. Come; raise your voice with us so that it may be heard.Af UUCOV
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A warm and welcoming service which explores the theological construct of gratitudeAf UUCOV
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Join us for Diwali; India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.Af UUCOV
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