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The Man Behind The Curtain
In the popular musical “Wicked,” the Wizard (of Oz), defending his phony powers, sings: “Then suddenly I’m here, Respected – worshipped, even, Just because the folks in Oz, Needed someone to believe...
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The Margins of Marriage
Many feel that same sex-marriage, in the parlance of our day, is a “no-brainer.” However, despite the great strides that are being made and the barriers that are being removed, the issue is obviously...
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The Tyranny of Unspoken Words
On the first of our summer services, we were honored to have Dr. Mitch Carnell speak to us. His message, The Tyranny of Unspoken Words, was an inspiring reminder of how much our words, or lack of them,...
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“All About Unity” by Reverend. Lynn Holland
On July 1st, Reverend Lynn Holland discussed the Unity movement as a positive path for spiritual living. Unity is a progressive and practical approach to Christianity that honors the wisdom found in...
View ArticleWhat I Have Learned While Working at the Synagogue
The Unitarian Church in Charleston and Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim (KKBE), Charleston’s Reform Jewish Synagogue, were each founded in the 18th century. These historic houses of worship stand as living...
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“The Faith of Our Founding Fathers” a Word From Benjamin Franklin
Much has been written and debated about the depth and unanimity of the religious beliefs of our Founding Fathers. As we drew near to another anniversary of Independence Day, “Dr. Benjamin Franklin”...
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“Folk Music” by Alex Hild and Mark Farnham
Famous UU folk musicians featuring Malvina Reynolds and Pete Seeger. Listen to the music by our own Mark Farnham and the stories behind the music by Alex Hild. This folk music service was delivered on...
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“Being A Presence” by Reverend Danny Reed
This is Reverend Danny Reed’s long anticipated summer sermon on “presence,” and how easily distracted we can become from really “being here” and available to one another. This sermon was delivered on...
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Them’s the Breaks by Hillary Hutchinson
Sometimes, when we are broken, the world seems like it should come to an end, and we are surprised when it does not. Hillary will discuss her own life journey when she felt broken into a million pieces...
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Who (or What) Tells You Who You Are? by Reverend Dr. Monty Knight
The Reverend Robert Marsden (Monty) Knight served as pastor of Charleston’s First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Also a mental health professional, Reverend Knight was founding director of the...
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Mystery in Georgia by Lee Westbrock
The state of Georgia holds a mysterious artifact which teaches the world a life of reason – known as the Georgia Guidestones. What would a world ruled by reason be like? This message was delivered on...
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Embracing Human Diversity by Alison Piepmeier
Explore the reasons we need to work to create a world that truly recognizes everyone’s full humanity. This means not just being opposed to sexism and racism but welcoming people who are transgender,...
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Special Sermon by Reverend Elaine Tenbrink
Our wonderful Community Minister, The Reverend Elaine Aron Tenbrink, gets us ready for the new Church Year. Where do we belong in out community, in our school, in our church? All of these places can...
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Pancake Breakfast and a Short Message From Our Youth
September the 9th, 2012, was our annual pancake breakfast to kick off the new year. What you will here in this podcast is just a brief message and meditation from Reverend Danny Reed. But, what you...
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What Will Become of This by Reverend Danny Reed
This sermon, delivered on September 16, 2012, marks the beginning of a new church year. While in many senses we are now a “year-round church” with programming throughout the summer, our annual return...
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Diversity, Unity & Community by Reverend Danny Reed
We may be more introspective than other religious traditions and this trait liberates us but also holds us back. Of the three words that comprise the sermon title, diversity, unity, and community,...
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Guest Sermon by Reverend Bill Stanford of Metanoia
The Reverend Bill Stanfield is the Co-Founder and CEO of Metanoia Community Development Corporation, a faith-based movement committed to the Chicora/Cherokee area of North Charleston and the recipient...
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The Voice of Vocation
Writer, teacher and Quaker Parker Palmer believes that a sense of vocation—a calling, can speak to us, if we are listening, and that this inner voice can guide us into more meaningful lives. What is...
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This Reaching is Alive
Work to live or live to work, either way, there is still the work. What is the value of the people’s work? Do we define our work or does it define us? This service was delivered on October 14th, 2012...
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Voices of Remembrance – Stories of Those Who Came Before
“It seems as if the human mind, growing nearer to the leading simple truths of religion as it witnesses the ordeal of Death, buries its dogmas and formulas in the dust with the departed, and ” worships...
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