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 “Giving a Word its Power,” sermon by Zarrin Reynolds

Click the following link to read:  March 11_ 2012_ Zarrin Reynolds
Do science and humanism preclude the use of religious language? Does avoidance of words give power to that which we avoid? What is holding our denomination back, and what can we do as individuals and as a congregation to move forward?

“All lifted hearts are free.  This is a rather remarkable claim, which goes to the essence of liberal religion within any faith heritage.  For thousands of years, western culture has sought to impose a series of varying theological propositions upon its members, never succeeding entirely, or for very long.”

Read more of this sermon by clicking on the following link:With Rainbows Streaming Through Our Hands

“It is good to be here, as we begin the culminating chapter in this long process of collective discernment about our potential for ministry together.” And so Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons begins her message to All Souls during her first Sunday’s talk as the candidate for settled minister.  To view the entire talk, click on the link below.

The Best Revenge

Principles, Purpose, Practice and Power by John Blevins July 26, 2009

Butterfly Wings and Burning Children by Kathy Riegelman – August 12, 2007

The Eternal is Now by Jim Eller – July 22, 2007

Freedom and Democracy by Jim Eller – July 1, 2007

Religion and Reason by Jim Eller – April 29, 2007

Head, Heart and Holy Ground by Kathy Riegelman – January 21, 2007