A sermon is an oral presentation by a live speaker to a live
congregation. It always involves a bit of interaction, even if it’s
just eye contact and facial expressions. Reading the text of a sermon,
then, is like reading the script of a play to yourself. The live,
communal experience is gone.
Nevertheless, please enjoy reading these text versions of sermons and
other presentations made at the UU Fellowship of Topeka during our
worship services. You may find that there are additional notes and/or
commentaries to the original text.
Archive for October, 2006
October 22, 2006 at 10:30 am
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The Heritage of Transcendentalism — Rev. Lisa Schwartz
Many people today are troubled by the superficiality of modern existence and yearn for something that will breathe new vigor into their lives. Over 100 years ago our spiritual forebears, the transcendentalists, struggled with the same issue. They believed that established religion was dry and stale, and that people must cultivate their own souls through simple spiritual practices. Rev. Lisa Schwartz investigates this powerful influence on our faith and our culture.
Listen to: Walking on Our Own Feet
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October 8, 2006 at 10:30 am
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Religion in an Age of Reason — Rev. Lisa Schwartz
Some say that, given the reality of global terrorism and the threat of nuclear annihilation, religious beliefs are antithetical to our survival. Others say that faith is an essential component of human life. Is there a future for religion in an age of reason? Rev. Lisa Schwartz explores these ideas in her sermon on religion, reason, and the future of tolerance.
Listen to: In the Graveyard of Bad Ideas
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October 1, 2006 at 10:30 am
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The Abundant Mentality — Rev. Lisa Schwartz
The Biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann says, “Telling parables was one of Jesus’ revolutionary activities, for parables are subversive re-imagining of reality. These stories haunt us and push us in directions we never thought we would go.” Rev. Lisa Schwartz examines familiar images through a new lens.
Listen to Our Abundant Talents
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