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.
July 24, 2009 — Rev. Kalen Fristad
Rev. Kalen Fristad, a United Methodist minister, focuses on the history and significance of the teaching of Universalism. By proclaiming the hopeful message of Universalism, he counters the teaching that many people will suffer in hell for eternity.
Listen to: Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful
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July 19, 2009 — Rev. Kathy Riegelman
How does it feel to step out of our “comfort zone” and stand on another’s holy ground? As Unitarian Universalists, can we be open to religious experience? When we take this risk, we have the opportunity to deepen our faith and expand our understanding of the Sacred.
Listen to: Head, Heart, and Holy Ground
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July 5, 2009 — Jennifer Gray
Patriotism is a word that has been used a lot since September 11, sometimes to bash others for their dissenting views, sometimes as a call to reject a search for the truth. Can the word be reclaimed? Can the flag be ours too? Can there be such a thing as a Unitarian Universalist Patriot?
Listen to the sermon: Independence Day Celebration
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