Sunday Sermons 2017

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “What Do You Want?”

First Unitarian Portland — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:24:21 +0000

Dana Buhl, Crystal Zerfoss, Mary Gear – “I Believe You”

First Unitarian Portland — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:54:24 +0000

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “Long Time Coming”

First Unitarian Portland — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:27:06 +0000

Emmanuel means “God with us.” In the Christian calendar, this is Advent, a time of waiting and a time of preparation to welcome God, or the Spirit of Life, into our lives. What preparation needs attention so we are ready to welcome the longed for birth of hope in our hearts?

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “The ‘He’ and ‘She’ of it All”

First Unitarian Portland — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:32:13 +0000

We are a Sanctuary Church, though we have not welcomed a family to live in our facility. We will explore what our support for the New Sanctuary Movement means and how the aspiration to be a place of refuge applies to each of us as well as our undocumented neighbors.

Intern Minister Crystal Zerfoss – “Filled to Overflowing”

First Unitarian Portland — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:26:41 +0000

During this season of gratitude, we often acknowledge and claim the blessing of gifts in our lives. What happens when we can’t perceive these gifts, when it feels like perhaps there’s not enough to go around? How do we contemplate the line between scarcity and abundance? Join us as we continue our monthly theme of Abundance by exploring the depth, density, and determination of Love.

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “Blessing”

First Unitarian Portland — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:07:03 +0000

Jacob had to wrestle an angel to receive a blessing. Can we avoid the wrestling match by a gratitude that matches our abundance? We will welcome our pledges of financial support for this church in the coming year and celebrate the blessing of this community in our lives.

Acting Assistant Minister Mary Gear – “The Summer of Knees”

First Unitarian Portland — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:01:16 +0000

Rev. Tom Disrud – “Enough is Enough”

First Unitarian Portland — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 18:59:16 +0000

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “To Love Mercy”

First Unitarian Portland — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:14:25 +0000

Do justly. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly. The words of the Prophet Micah are carved above the entrance to our Eliot Chapel. To love mercy requires that most difficult of human achievements: a change of heart. In these divisive times, how do we prevent our hearts from hardening?

Rev. Bill Sinkford – “I Can. We Must”

First Unitarian Portland — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:11:37 +0000

At the heart of our theology is the trust that our choices matter. We can at least help shape our destiny. This is called “human agency” in theological terms. Power can be used for good or ill, however. The religious question is what we will help make happen and what informs our choices.