Church – Unitarian Church of Los Alamos

Church member Mike Adams talks about racism related to being Native American in the US and who has power over others. Text: https://www.facebook.com/notes/mike-adams/power-who-has-it/10155536512694094/

“Stories of Light for the Season”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan and Tina DeYoe DLRE on December 18, 2016. Hear how people around the world make light during the darkest time of the year.

“The Discworld Gospel-Hogfather”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on December 11, 2016. Why do people believe impossible things? The denizens of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld have some things to say on the subject.

“On the Path to Knowing and Being Known”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on December 4, 2016. Reflections on the principle of acceptance and spiritual growth.

“Advent Reflections”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 27, 2016. A contemplative service at the cusp of the season of expectation.

“Sacred Tables”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan and Tina DeYoe on November 20, 2016. A service for all ages celebrating the meal-time rituals that connect humanity, and the sacred art of hospitality.

“Waiting for the Great Golden Leader”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 13, 2016. A post-election sermon.

“The Challenge of Conscience”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 6, 2016. Our principles affirm the right of conscience . . . but what is conscience?

“The Question Box 2016”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on October 23, 2016. Rev. John is answering all* your questions this morning. (*all the questions that fit into a 20 minute span)

“Crow Wants to Know How to Save the World”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan and Tina DeYoe on October 16, 2016. Crow’s back, and she’s wondering if she has what it takes to be a hero. Join us for this multi-generational service.

“The Cathedral of the World”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on October 9, 2016. Reflections on the sources of our Living Tradition.

“Even Them?”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on October 2, 2016. What does it mean to uphold the worth and dignity of all people? How far should we go?

“A Beautifully Human Religion”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on September 18, 2016.

“Crossing Rough Waters”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on September 11, 2016. Join us as we kick off the church year with our annual water communion service for all ages.

“The Change We Wish to Be”, Sermon audio presented by Nylea Butler-Moore on September 4, 2016. “What change do we wish to see in the world, and how can we be that change?”

“Radical Acceptance: Absurd Freedom and Preposterous Love”, Sermon audio presented by Mike Adams on August 28, 2016. Earlier this year, my wife and I decided that I needed to get our youngest son to Canada this year, so that he can meet our tribe, our extended family, and connect with his native heritage. We worked hard to make that happen. We all connected with family, and we found Radical Acceptance in the beautiful rugged mountains of British Columbia. Never had I imagined I’d leave part of my soul in that Lil’Wat homeland. Never did I expect to discover a fortified and powerful community transformed through pain and trauma into a model for how our world might move forward. As an atheist, it is hard to say, but I do feel as if I’ve witnessed a miracle…a secular miracle, but a miracle, which I hope you’ll share with me.

“A Service of Dedication”, a special audio presentation celebrating the dedication of our new church building on August 21, 2016 by the Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, Rev. John Cullinan, and the Regional Unitarian Community.

“So, You’re Afraid of Church?”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on August 14, 2016. What’s Unitarian Universalism? And why do we choose to be a part of it? Have a friend who’s been thinking about coming to church? This is the perfect Sunday to start. Rev. John talks about his own UU journey, and will present a brief introduction to UU history and principles after the service.

“Closer Than the Jugular Vein”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. Wade Wheelock on July 24, 2016. This Muslim view of the nature of God will be a starting point for a consideration of some fundamental theological concepts in Islam. What might Unitarian Universalists make of them?

“Trumbo”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on July 17, 2016. Bryan Cranston stars as Dalton Trumbo, the Oscar winning screenwriter who was jailed and blacklisted for standing up for his convictions during the era of McCarthyism.

“Woman in Gold”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on July 10, 2016. Based on a true story, Helen Mirren is Maria Altmann, an elderly Jewish woman in Los Angeles, fighting the Austrian government for the return of a painting stolen from her family by the Nazis.

“The Mean Reds”, Sermon audio presented by Andrea Myers on July 3, 2016. What happens when levels of fear exceed normal levels? Andrea Myers will share her discovery of The Mean Reds and the power of fear.

“Trials, Tribulations and Pitfalls of a Foreign Student in this Country”, Sermon audio presented by Mia McLeod on June 19, 2016. Mia will tell you about the trials, tribulations and pitfalls of a foreign student in this country and how she came to be a foreign student in 1949, the first year the program existed after WW2.

“Home — Are We There Yet?”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. Dale Arnink, Minister Emeritus, on June 5, 2016. You’ve heard that phrase with children’s voices from the back of the car on a major trip? We recently traveled from the TRK building at 195 East Road to a new building at 1738 N. Sage St. On this second Sunday with a full morning service in that building on Sage, you will hear me asking “Are we home yet?” Does it feel like home here?

“A Different Memorial”, Sermon audio from the 1st service in our new building, delivered by Rev. John Cullinan on May 29, 2016.

“What Do You Want to Be?”, Sermon audio presented by Theresa Cull on May 15, 2016. Since it’s graduation time, Theresa will be reflecting on that often-asked question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

“A Mother’s Prayer for Peace”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on May 8, 2016. Julia Ward Howe and the Mothers’ Day Proclamation.

“Mexico Mission Service”, Sermon audio presented by the Youth & Adults from the 2016 Mission Trip. Reflections on the home-building mission in Puerto Peñasco.

“Get Out!”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on April 24, 2016. “Go out into the highways and byways . . . give the people something of your vision.” ~John Murray (1741-1815)

“Be; Be Still; Be Still and Know”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on April 17, 2016.

“A Unitarian Universalist’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on April 10, 2016.

“A Room for Every Soul”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on March 20, 2016. or, How to Build a “Sticky” Community

“A Time and Place for All Ages”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on March 13, 2016. Some thoughts on building a multi-generational community.

“Every Last Piece of You”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on March 6, 2016. What does it mean to become more fully human? And what part do we play in the wholeness of others? (also linked is “I am NOT Black, You are NOT White” which was shown during Time For All Ages)

“When I Was a Stranger”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on February 28, 2016.

“The Search for Truth and Meaning”, Sermon audio presented by James Carroll on February 21, 2016. Hugh W. Nibley often spoke about the so called “Terrible Questions”: Who am I? Why am I here? and Where am I Going? For each of us, how we answer these questions will provide us with the “meaning” we find in our lives.

“Room for Doubt”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on February 7, 2016. Are we a society addicted to certainty? How do we create a community that welcomes the unanswered (and unanswerable) questions?

“Why I Believe in Mercy”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on January 31, 2016. This week, a story of justice, redemption, and lost opportunity.

“The Dream Deferred”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on January 17, 2016. Thoughts on the legacy of Dr. King and the resurgence of a more public racism.

“The Public Face of Love”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on January 10, 2016. Following on last month’s theme of compassion: If compassion calls us out into the community, and love is what fuels us, then what is the goal? Cornell West argues that it is justice, what he calls “the public face of love.”

“Where is the Light?”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on December 13, 2015. Reclaiming hope and energy in the dark of winter.

“Compassion is a Public Virtue”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on December 6, 2015. What happens to the world when compassion becomes public policy and not just personal practice?

“The Good, the Bad, and the Maybe Not So Ugly”, Sermon audio presented by Sherry Hardage on November 29, 2015. Positive and negative things happen to us all the time. What is intriguing is that although the tough times may be awful and not something we want to look back on, those times are often the best teachers.

“Children of the Same God”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 15, 2015. UU historian Susan Ritchie has written an engaging book about historical ties between Jews, Muslims, and  . . . Unitarians? This week, some lessons from our forgotten history.

“What Is Religious Freedom?”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 8, 2015. Freedom of religion (or the alleged suppression of it) is in the headlines again. But is our freedom really under attack? Or have we just forgotten what it means? Reflections on a freedom taken most for granted.

“You’re Welcome”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on November 1, 2015. Every week, we say, “You are welcome here,” at the start of the service. But how do we do the work of welcome? And just where is here?

“Let Me Tell You About My Church”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan and Tina DeYoe, DLRE on October 25, 2015. Join us for a multi-generational service where we’ll explore ways to answer a difficult question: “What do you mean you’re a UU?”

“The Rest of the Story”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on October 18, 2015. Any church’s mission lived out in public must be based in the gospel it professes — its “good news.” This week, Rev. John presents his own understanding of Unitarian Universalism’s good news: love, worth, interconnection, and grace.

“The Question Box 2015”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. John Cullinan on October 4, 2015. Rev. John takes your questions.

“Pulling a Nineveh: Yom Kippur Reflections”, Sermon audio presented by Rev. Anne Marsh on September 27, 2015.