Below is a list of past sermons given at The Fellowship. Once you find the sermon you’d like to listen to, just click on the sermon title listed, and it will open that sermon in a page with the options to listen to it via the web, to download the MP3 for listening offline, or to open the transcript of the sermon to read.
by Rev. Roger Bertschausen
This service will explore and ritualize Roger’s journey from being our minister for nearly twenty-five years to becoming one of our former ministers.
Song: “Laying Down the Robe” written by B Alford, performed by B Alford and Erik Leveille
by Rev. Roger Bertschausen
Roger doesn’t remember a lot about “Places in the Heart” other than the 1984 movie’s ending: a communion service in a small town Texas church. We gradually realize that the service is attended by characters living and dead, wronged and wrong-doers alike. Roger often finds himself remembering that scene of hope and reconciliation when we celebrate Flower Communion.
by Rev. Leah Hart-Landsberg
Stories—the ones we hear, tell and re-tell—are a big part of how we know who we are. They help us belong to our communities, understand our traditions and shape our futures. Please bring a book to donate. You’ll also be invited to purchase a copy of our common read book, which will be the inspiration for a service next fall.
by Matt Wilke, Kagan Govek, Paul Knapp, Kanyon Beringer, Sam Weidert
Youth involved in the Coming of Age program will host the annual Credo service. The Coming of Age program is a nine-month commitment designed to assist high school aged youth in exploring spirituality, personal values, and group interaction. Participants each spend the year working towards creating a personal credo, a Latin word that means “a set of fundamental beliefs or a guiding principle.” These high school students share their personal statements that address the question, “What do I believe?”during this popular and inspiring service for all ages. This is a service not to be missed!
(Contains some adult language.)
by Loudon Barnes, Colby Jenn, Reilly Klatt, Hayes Martinez, and Ian Chaudoir
Youth involved in the Coming of Age program will host the annual Credo service. The Coming of Age program is a nine-month commitment designed to assist high school aged youth in exploring spirituality, personal values, and group interaction. Participants each spend the year working towards creating a personal credo, a Latin word that means “a set of fundamental beliefs or a guiding principle.” These high school students share their personal statements that address the question, “What do I believe?”during this popular and inspiring service for all ages. This is a service not to be missed!
by Abbey Boushele-Walter, Adam Frascona, Anna Verkuilen, Drake Quick-Laughlin, Leif Kutschera, Isaac Zilles
Youth involved in the Coming of Age program will host the annual Credo service. The Coming of Age program is a nine-month commitment designed to assist high school aged youth in exploring spirituality, personal values, and group interaction. Participants each spend the year working towards creating a personal credo, a Latin word that means “a set of fundamental beliefs or a guiding principle.” These high school students share their personal statements that address the question, “What do I believe?”during this popular and inspiring service for all ages. This is a service not to be missed!
(Contains some adult language.)
by Rev. Roger Bertschausen
Unitarian Universalism has a reputation within and beyond our faith as being on the non-traditional end of the religious spectrum. This makes sense, and yet, it’s also true that we have traditions. They just are different traditions from many more orthodox religions. Being on the cusp of a ministerial transition makes this an opportune time to examine our faith’s and our Fellowship’s traditions.
by Rev. Roger Bertschausen
One of the theological declarations of Unitarian Universalism has been “Revelation is not sealed.” This means that we don’t believe that revelation (or if you prefer, Truth or Life) wasn’t granted once and for all in the Bible or another sacred scripture. We believe there are lots more sources of revelation or truth. This sermon will explore these sources.
by Rev. Roger Bertschausen
Death, forgiveness, love, joy: the Easter story had it all. It can tell us something about all these important parts of life. EVERYBODY OF ALL AGES IS INVITED TO WEAR AN EASTER BONNET OR HAT! Heck, this might be an occasion even to dress up for Fellowship (if you feel moved). Children and youth will participate in Easter games and activities.
by Rev. Vail Weller
Perhaps you’ve heard of a “murder of crows,” an “exaltation of larks,” a “parliament of owls” or an “ostentation of peacocks.” This morning, we will ask what “murmuration of Unitarian Universalists” might be. Join us as our spirits take wing! Rev. Vail Weller is the Congregational Giving Director at the Unitarian Universalist Association. She is an inspiring speaker and in her good friend Roger Bertschausen’s opinion a very cool person. It’s a thrill to have her visit.
