Transformative Leadership
A Sermon for the Ordination of Rev. Jill Jarvis — by Rev. Lisa R. Schwartz
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
Given at All Souls UU Church
Kansas City, MO
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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 November, 2008
Old Brain, New Earth
November 16, 2008 — Rev. Lisa R. Schwartz
This is the first installment in a series about the new consciousness that is arising in our world. The emerging shift in consciousness may offer the best hope for resolving internal and external conflict and bringing about peace and happiness. Sound too good to be true? Rev.Lisa Schwartz will draw on both spiritual sources (including Eckhart Tolle) and neurological scientific findings (including those of Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor) to challenge our perceptions of self and other and the relationship between the two.
Listen to: Old Brain, New Earth
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Hard Times Come Again No More
November 9, 2008 — Rev. Lisa R. Schwartz
The global financial predicament brings fear and apprehension as Americans face a potential economic blow like few of us have ever before experienced. It’s easy to criticize policy and lay blame, but that won’t help us steer our way through this dangerous ocean. Meanwhile, it’s sobering to recognize how interconnected our global economic web has become. How do we remain sane, safe, and centered in these difficult and unsettling times? Rev. Lisa Schwartz explores the topic.
Listen to: Hard Times Come Again No More
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And All the Souls Were Stars that Shone in the Night
November 2, 2008 — Rev. Lisa R. Schwartz
Every culture has an observance to honor the dearly departed ancestors, and rather than grim, mournful occasions they’re often joyous and full of fun. Sometimes it even feels like a family reunion!
Listen to: And All the Souls Were Stars that Shone in the Night
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