Glass Letters is a limited series audio fiction story about loneliness, connection, and letters in bottles. Brought to you from an island in the middle of nowhere, and created by Anna Godfrey. Find us on Twitter at @glassletterspod
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Letters from a Glass House is a podcast designed to feed your mind. We'll be bringing you weekly talks about the topics that matter: examining life, living your values, caring about the world and the people in it. We're making a difference, one life at a time. Letters from a Glass House is a not-for-profit ministry of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, Florida.
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Sometimes laughter is the holiest thing you can do. This service explores the sacred role of the fool.
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Alleluia: An Easter Service
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Easter tells us that love, not death, will win in the end. Come and join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this exploration of Easter through a Universalist lens.Door UUCOV
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Passover and the Prison Industrial Complex
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What do the Jewish holiday of Passover and Attica have in common? Join us for this service, which will explore the connection between Passover and our modern intuition of slavery.
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Join us for this service which explores the power of Us.Door UUCOV
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Holi: The Festival of Colors
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Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and explore the Hindu holiday of Holi. Known for it's exhuberant celebrations, wild colors, and joyful visiting, this holiday which celebrates the victory of good over evil is not to be missed!Door UUCOV
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Love is amazing- it can’t be forced or legislated. It knows few bounds and sometimes breaks all rules. Come and share this service on the intersections between love and theology, and let’s talk about what it means to be born again.Door UUCOV
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All Sinners and All Saints
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As UUCOV nears the end of a search cycle, it's time to explore who is welcome at a UU congregation. Are all people really able to be a part of a UU community? Join us for this service which looks at the fact that while all physical bodies are welcome, all ideas and their lived values may not be.
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Octavia Butler: Hear the Prophet Speak
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The Parable of the Sower and The Parable of the Talents changed the face of science fiction. Come and explore the work of a modern-day Prophet in this thought-provoking service.Door UUCOV
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Carrying a Suitcase Full of Ugly
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What is critical race theory and why do so many people worry about it? Come and learn about CRT and the workings of white supremacy culture.Door UUCOV
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What happens when an atheist creates a thought experiment designed to explore the nature of God? “God’s Debris” is a serious novella by well-known humorist and Dilbert creator Scott Adams. (The original was released free and can be found here, http://nowscape.com/godsdebris.pdf) This service will explore the ideas postulated in God’s Debris.…
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Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
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Come and share a hopeful exploration of Martin Luther King Day. The dream is alive, and we can bring it closer to completion.Door UUCOV
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GA (General Assembly) Changed Us
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This is a fascinating look at the experience of last year's General Assembly Delegates, both onsite and remote. These UUCOV members went to be our voice, and experienced this gathering of over 4,000 UUs. Listen to what they had to say!
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It is never too late to begin again. And again. The old burns away, and the new rises from the ashes, so come and explore the hope inherent in every new beginning and celebrate the coming New Year!Door UUCOV
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SPECIAL EPISODE! What Child is This? Christmas Episode
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What child is this, who is born to bring hope to the world? This extended podcast features the entire Christmas service of lessons, carols, and choral music. Please enjoy!
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Please join us for this warm Christmas service, and learn about the boy Jesus, known as Emmanuel, "God With Us."Door UUCOV
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A Salute to Social Justice
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A salute to 20 years of social justice work at UUCOV!Door UUCOV
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Peace, Be Still: Exploring Bodhi Day
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Hard work isn’t always the answer; sometimes the only way to succeed is to be stillDoor UUCOV
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Widening the Circle: UUism for All of Us
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What is the promise of our faith, as we move into the future? How will we live into change, and welcome others into beloved communiity? For a congregation in search, these questions are especially important. Will your new minister lead you boldly into the coming days, or do you need support to make change? Is it time for study, or time to act? How …
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Say It! with guest William Esty
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Our voices fade if we do not use them. The voices of others fade from our ears if we do not take the time to listen. Come; raise your voice with us so that it may be heard.Door UUCOV
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A warm and welcoming service which explores the theological construct of gratitudeDoor UUCOV
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Diwali and the Light Inside
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Join us for Diwali; India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.Door UUCOV
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A Church is Born- A Special 25th Anniversary Extended Episode!
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Join us for this joyous special 25th Anniversary episode celebrating the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice! The service features special guest Rev. Susanne Nazian, and a Salute to the UUCOV Pioneers!Door UUCOV
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Hope for the Hopeless featuring Dr, April Glasco
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It is worth living today because the eternal tomorrow is so much brighter. We all desire to feel the present of Hope, a feeling of expectation and a feeling of trust. Hope is serving the hopeless. When do we start the process of feeling or feeding Hope, to serving ourselves or others? The answer is NOW!…
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From Legos to Logos: Playing With the Building Blocks of Religion
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Unitarian Universalism doesn’t come with a holy book or creed. Today we’re going to talk about building religion and having it your way.Door UUCOV
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Seeking Sanity and Grace
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1 in 10 Americans has a substance abuse problem. Come an explore faith as part of the journey out of addictionDoor UUCOV
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You Can't Always Get What You Want
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You can’t always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need. We are not free until everyone is free- this service explores privilege and loss.Door UUCOV
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With special guest speaker Rev. Allison Moore. Rev. Alison Moore left her conservative Swedenborgian roots in her mid-life to seek ordination with the liberal Swedenborgians. She has been deeply interested in the intersection between religion and psychiatry for most of her life. After many years in different pastoral settings, Alison now teaches sp…
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Home is where your heart is; it’s a place that waits for you to discover it. Come and be welcome, and let’s talk together about the homes we make for ourselves and others as we journey through life. This service is based on the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles.Door UUCOV
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The holiday of Mawlid celebrates and commemorates the birth of the prophet Mohammed. Join us for this joyous festival service!Door UUCOV
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The song "The Call" is a gorgeous and heart-felt musical tribute to love, faith, resilience, and the human spirit in the wake of the 9/11 WTC attacks. Words & Music by Venice’s own, Karen Benedetto . Performance by NY artist, Marieann Meringolo. Video available https://youtu.be/yhj-mA1gOAgDoor UUCOV
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Awakening from a Long Dark Difficult Dream
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What happens when we awaken from a long, dark, difficult dream? Featuring guest speaker Kathy AveryDoor UUCOV
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Working 9-5, what a way to make a living… or not. How are we called to create radical inclusion, when the top 0.01% of America owns more wealth than the bottom 90%? How do class and wealth intersect with religion? Come and explore this important topic.
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Jody M. Luna, Ed.D., M.Arch., an educator, designer, and permaculturist, will be discussing permaculture design and how we can incorporate its ethics and principles into the social aspect of our lives.
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In Acts 22 of the Christian bible, Paul is spared a beating by Roman soldiers because he declares himself to be a Roman citizen. The Roman commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship,” to which Paul replied, “But I was born a citizen.” In his sermon, Dr. McMillan helps us understand the importance of this passage in ancient time…
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Who, What, When, Where, and Why?
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It's far easier for us to ask questions than to answer them. But some of those "impossible questions" answer more about us than we realize.Door UUCOV
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Blanket Forts and Comfy Chairs
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Finding a physical space where you can feel calm and relaxed is essential. This service addresses our human need for place; micro-spaces which let us soothe our hearts and center our mindsDoor UUCOV
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I am a Patriot (with vocal solo by Marianne Koerner)
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What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and how are we called to live our values as citizens of this county? Does it matter if we've got "God on our side"? This podcast begins with Marianne Koerner's solo performance of Dylan's "With God on Our Side"Door UUCOV
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Fascism; A Product of Many Kinds of Injustices
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Join Dave Williams for a look at fascism, it's place in history, and it's role in modern AmericaDoor UUCOV
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It Takes Guts to be a Dad
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Any fertile man has the potential to father offspring, but it takes real guts to be a dad. Join UUCOV for this warm and welcoming Fathers Day serviceDoor UUCOV
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Friends, Family, Fishin’ and Filosofy: The Wisdom of Pat McManus
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Sometimes friends, family, fun, and shared philosophies are what it is all about. Join us for this warm look at finding joy and support in our daily lives.Door UUCOV
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Building the Beloved Community
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What does it mean to be truly beautiful, and how can we approach transient beauty as a spiritual practice in a violent world?Door UUCOV
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Feeding the Pentecostal Flames
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Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw in a service which examines the fire that sends us into the world, and the ethic which fuels itDoor UUCOV
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Standing in the Cheese and Eating the Crusts: A Mother's Day Service
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Please join us for this warm service celebrating the mothers , and moms, mamas, and nanas who made us who we are today.Door UUCOV
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Neurodiversity and Inclusion
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A fascinating look at neurodiversity and cultural inclusionDoor UUCOV
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Come and explore what makes us all one, with special pulpit guest Dennis Higdon!Door UUCOV
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It's time to move past toxic masculinity and begin to support men as they explore all of the ways healthy masculinity can present itself. Let's talk about healthy masculinity, and supporting the masculine people in our lives and our community!Door UUCOV
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Bailing Out Our Blue Boat
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If we are all a part of an interconnected web of life, what does this mean for our relationship to our planet?Door UUCOV
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“The story we have to tell is transforming. And we want to change the world, ain’t that good news?” -Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw Join UUCOV and Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this service about UU evangelism. What does it mean to reach out and share our good news?
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Three Days: An Easter Service
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Over 2,000 years ago the man Jesus of Nazareth died on a cross and was buried. Three days later, something got up. Come and enjoy this thought-provoking Easter service.Door UUCOV
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Humor is more than a series of jokes. It is a spiritual perspective that can change everything. Come and explore the ridiculous inherent in all things!Door UUCOV
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