Sermons, meditations, and conversations from Foothills Unitarian Church. Featuring Rev. Gretchen Haley, Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink, and special guests!
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 23 hours 29 minutes
episode 423: Letting go of plans and failing sabbatical
We welcome back Rev. Sean to the podcast and hear about how releasing his original sabbatical plan led to a fuller and deeper plan - as Rev. Gretchen calls in her sermon (also in this episode), a more whole plan.
episode 422: Making space for the future that is not yet written
We all make up stories about the future. It's human nature to wonder and worry about what is to come - to try and fill the unknown. Rev. Elaine Aron-Tenbrink guides us in how we can be partners in receiving the "stranger" of whatever future is emerging.
episode 421: Thresh(holding): Tools for Navigating Transitions
Rev. Gretchen offers tools to slow down and pause during transitions instead of just rushing through the discomfort of change.
episode 420: Living with Change: The Doorway Effect
In life there are always going to be thresholds, both those we can see and those we can't see, yet, but are headed our way. In this week's episode, we're learning to relax and make friends with change instead of fighting to get through it. Change isn...
episode 419: Shall we gather by the river (and church construction update!)
The river is a place of community, connection, and a source of life for us all. Just as you cannot step into the same river twice, you also cannot step into the same congregation twice. This week's episode invites us to renew our most sacred promises...
episode 418: Connecting With Your True Self
This week's episode is an invitation to connect with your true self and to deeply engage in the soul work that lives at the core of the spiritual life. Special guest Rev. Kelly Dignan guides us in a meditation designed to help us invite the divine sp...
episode 417: 5 Minute Breathing Meditation
Take five minutes to pause, breathe and awaken mindfulness with Rev. Elaine.
episode 416: What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist?
What does it mean to be a Unitarian Universalist? Rev. Gretchen explores in this week's episode. New to Unitarian Universalism? This podcast episode is for you! Join us as we explore what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist.
episode 415: When Open-Minded People Get their Circuits Jammed
In this episode, Rev. Elaine speaks with Foothills members Mary Klecan and Teri Ashley about an experience that challenged their understanding of themselves as open-minded Unitarian Universalists. What do we do when we encounter the limits of our wid...
episode 414: What are the limits of diversity?
What does it mean to be a religious community that welcomes diversity? And what are the limits of that welcome? Sometimes people say that Unitarian Universalists can believe anything they want or that anything goes. But that is a myth. Boundaries in...