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Sermon delivered at the First Unitarian Society of Madison by Lay Minister Jim O'Brien, August 20th, 2017. Given the decline in traditional church attendance and membership, and even professions of belief in a higher power, where and how do people find support and renewal for the life of the spirit. Former priest and Communications professor Jim O’Brien will examine some surprising sources of spiritual insight and uplift from among the growing ranks of the unchurched and even the unbelieving. Join us for a second summer service in which clergy, past and present, reflect upon this curious dichotomy. (See Jim Jaeger’s reflections of July 23.)…

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"Blurring The Lines Between Sacred & Secular," by Nancy Vedder-Schults - July 30 2017 22:51

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Sermon by author and educator Nancy Vedder-Shults at the first Unitarian Society of Madison on July 30th, 2107. Until recently, people considered nothing more secular than science, and nothing more occult or sacred than divination. That’s beginning to change. Modern technology is finally proving what seers and sages have always known: a particular frame of mind favors new ideas, a frame of mind facilitated by divination. Nancy Vedder-Shults will illustrate her talk with a number of ancient, indigenous, and contemporary oracular techniques from her new book "The World is Your Oracle: Divinatory Practices for Tapping Your Inner Wisdom and Getting the Answers You Need."…

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"I'm Religious, Not Spiritual," by the Rev. Jim Jaeger - July 23 2017 21:20

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Sermon by affiliated community minister Jim Jaeger at the first Unitarian Society on July 23rd, 2017. Many recent surveys of religious preferences have shown that the fastest growing groups are those who identify as “none” or “spiritual not religious.” What exactly does this mean, especially for the vitality of our religious communities? What is the difference, if any, between being “religious” and “spiritual?” And, how might Unitarian Universalism reach this new pool of seekers? Rev. Jim Jaeger, a long time member of this FUS religious community, will explore these questions.…

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"Mass U.S. Imprisonment: Then And Now," with Sam Mihara 1:08:37

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Activist, engineer, and public speaker Sam Mihara shares his experiences living in the Heart Mountain Japanese-American internment camp near Cody, Wyoming, for three years during World War Two. This presentation was given at the First Unitarian Society of Madison on July 11th, 2017. An introduction is provided by Doug Nelson, Vice-Chairman of the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation.…

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"The Death Of Democracy," by Rep. Chris Taylor - July 16 2017 24:01

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Sermon by Wisconsin State Representative Chris Taylor at the First Unitarian Society of Madison on July 16th, 2017. The activities we are witnessing emanating from our nation’s capitol, with a president who doesn’t recognize basic ethics, legal boundaries, or the authority of the two other, co-equal branches of government, is eerily familiar to Wisconsin over the last several years. Rep. Taylor will outline how we got here and provide a refreshing outlook on how we endure and rebuild during these challenging times.…

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"She Persisted," by the Rev. Michael Schuler - July 2 2017 19:50

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