Sermons 2007

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2007
February 18, 2007 Gay Rights and Marriage Equality in MD State Sen. Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.	State Senator Madaleno, one of several Unitarian Universalist elected officials in Maryland, will speak about efforts to achieve marriage equality and promote gay rights in the state. Learn how our UU faith can be put into action on this important issue.
February 11, 2007 Love Rev. Elizabeth Lerner	In honor of Valentine's Day, we're looking at the many faces and ways of love. Our services will feature poetry and prose, as well as a sermon and music on the topic. We'll hear from the choir as well as from some Balkan musical guests. Come set your mood and mind for this day and its perenially compelling elusive theme.
February 4, 2007 Whence Come We? Part II. Rev. Elizabeth Lerner	Though many UU congregations date back centuries, ours is relatively young: just a little over 50 years. This service will explore the story of this congregation, from its inception, as the faiths merged, as the first combined Unitarian Universalist church in the country, up to now. We will also mark the 10-year anniversary of our becoming an officially “Welcoming Congregation” for gays, lesbians, transgender, and bisexual people. AND we will conclude the special ritual as we hold our first morning of 2 Sunday Services.
January 27, 2007 YRUU Service	What do the Prophet Mohammad, L. Ron Hubbard, and Jesus have in common? They’ll all be attending the YRUU service in order to discuss UU-ism. This roundtable-esque discussion, will be moderated by a committee of YRUUs.
January 21, 2007 Whence Come We, Part I Rev. Elizabeth Lerner	Contrary to popular conception, Unitarian Universalism is not a new-age phenomenon. Though much of our character feels so contemporary as to suggest our existence is entirely modern, we have denominational roots that go back hundreds of years, and thousands of years of theological heritage and evolution that led to us. This service of readings, reflections, and music will explore some of the turning points and critical moments that brought Unitarian Universalism to now. This service will also incorporate the first part of a ritual honoring our transition to 2 services on February 4.
January 14, 2007 One Step Closer to the Promised Land Rev. Elizabeth Lerner	A special service of music and messages regarding the life, enduring charge, and hope of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work. Back by popular acclaim, Dr. Jeffery Ames will work with Michael Holmes, our choir, and other singers in offering songs in the spirit and heritage of Dr. King.
January 7, 2007 New, Improved Commandments Bob Hirshon	In this sermon, Bob Hirshon returns with his own brand of warm and fuzzy secular humanism, this time with a modest attempt to improve on the Ten Commandments. Failure to attend will be punishable unto the third and fourth generations.