All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma

All Souls Unitarian Church

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A weekly sermon podcast from All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a Unitarian Universalist community rooted in Love Beyond Belief. These messages explore progressive spirituality, social justice, compassion, and personal growth—offering thoughtful perspectives on life, meaning, and what it means to be human. All Souls is an affirming, inclusive community where people of all beliefs—and no belief—come together to learn, grow, and make a difference.

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'WHO'S A HERETIC?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 11.08.2019 23:05

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Our church is being seen on "the big screen" in theaters across the country in the feature documentary, 'American Heretics: The Politics of the Gospel'. It's certainly nothing new for Unitarians and Universalists to be accused of heresy fo...

'MOVING IN A FORWARDLY DIRECTION' - A message by Laurel Carbone (Humanist Service) 28.07.2019 33:21

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Laurel Carbone, Congregant, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION Everyone has failed at some point in their life. Failure can be demoralizing, but it doesn't have to be where we stay. If we ask ourselves to keep moving forward, we're honest with ourselves and others, and we handle ourselves wit...

'CAN YOU FEEL ME?' - A sermon by Carlton D. Pearson 28.07.2019 28:23

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. DESCRIPTION "Just walk a mile in his moccasins. Before you abuse, criticize and accuse. If just for one hour, you could find a way. To see through his eyes, instead of your own muse." —Excerpt from Judge Softly, Mary Lathrap, 1895 An early form of trade wa...

'FRIEND TO FOE AND BACK AGAIN' - A message by Yadenee Hailu (Humanist Service) 21.07.2019 19:37

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Yadenee Hailu, Assistant Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION This summer I had the honor of co-chairing the Right Relationship Team at General Assembly in Spokane and visiting my family in Ethiopia. My role changed drastically in these two locations, but I found a unique trend that w...

'FRIEND TO FOE AND BACK AGAIN' - A sermon by Yadenee Hailu 21.07.2019 20:29

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Yadenee Hailu, Assistant Minister. DESCRIPTION This summer I had the honor of co-chairing the Right Relationship Team at General Assembly in Spokane and visiting my family in Ethiopia. My role changed drastically in these two locations, but I found a unique trend that wove the contrasting trips...

'AMERICAN HERETICS' - A message by Carlton D. Pearson (Humanist Service) 14.07.2019 31:59

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION I never thought anybody would ever attribute the word "heresy", "heretic" to me. It was just wasn't in my mind at all. It just means choice or opinion, or to choose differently from others, "heresies" in Hebrew/Greek....

'WHITESPACE: THE SABBATICAL MOMENTS IN OUR DAILY LIVES' - A message by Rabbi Michael Weinstein 14.07.2019 33:17

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 14, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rabbi Michael Weinstein, Senior Rabbi, Temple Israel. DESCRIPTION As we are engaging in the idea of trading places, really what this means is that we are adding tension to our lives. Let's move from a place of ordinary to that of extraordinary, as we move toward intentional sacredness in our li...

'BEYOND ENEMIES AND OTHERS' - A message by Rev. Diana K. Davies (Humanist Service) 07.07.2019 23:36

The message was delivered on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Diana K. Davies, Lead Minister, First Unitarian Church of Oklahoma City, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION In early September of 2004, I was doing research in Moscow. It was a time of high tension. Two Russian planes had been blown up and a major Moscow subway station had been the site o...

'FEWER WALLS, MORE TABLES' - A reflection by Riley Kern 07.07.2019 33:36

The reflection was delivered on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Riley Kern, All Souls member and former Evangelical minister. DESCRIPTION Anyone who has made an intentional change in religious belief and practice has undoubtedly experienced the difficulties in navigating religious boundaries. Leaving one's tradition is rarely met with encouragement, and e...

'I SEE YOU' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 30.06.2019 29:39

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION As a boy I used to wish I had the power to become invisible. Some people in our society feel invisible and when they are seen, other people often wish they were not. Walking in another's shoes is not really possible in every situation. I dec...

'REINVENTING OURSELVES' - A message by Steven L. Williams (Humanist Service) 23.06.2019 18:45

The message was delivered on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Steven L. Williams, Pastoral Care Chaplain, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION We humans frequently reinvent ourselves, living many lives in one lifetime, trading places with ourselves as we go. Our institutions (like churches) change as we do. With self and world constantly shifting, how do...

'REINVENTING OURSELVES' - A sermon by Steven L. Williams 23.06.2019 17:16

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Steven L. Williams, Pastoral Care Chaplain. DESCRIPTION We humans frequently reinvent ourselves, living many lives in one lifetime, trading places with ourselves as we go. Our institutions (like churches) change as we do. With self and world constantly shifting, how do we know what is passing an...

'LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER' - A message by Carlton D. Pearson (Humanist Service) 16.06.2019 31:53

The message was delivered on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION Until recently, Majeste was commonly known as Carlton Pearson's daughter. High profile parents often shadow their children and create energy the offspring must manage. These days, it's not so much that Majeste is the p...

'WHO'S MY FATHER?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 16.06.2019 29:03

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION In preparation for a Father's Day message, I have decided I will let my daughter be "Daddy for a Day." I'm still not sure what to expect. Will we be eating waffles for dinner and pizza for breakfast? Will I be told to go to bed at 8:30 p.m....

'BREAKING THROUGH' - A message by Rev. Barbara Prose & Rev. Gerald L. Davis (Humanist Service) 09.06.2019 33:21

The message was delivered on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry, and Rev. Gerald L. Davis, Affiliate Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION Rev. Gerald Davis has been learning to maneuver with a walking stick for the visually impaired. Learning to walk with this type of aid is a high risk and greatly...

'BREAKING THROUGH' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose & Rev. Gerald L. Davis 09.06.2019 29:15

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry, and Rev. Gerald L. Davis, Affiliate Minister. DESCRIPTION Rev. Gerald Davis has been learning to maneuver with a walking stick for the visually impaired. Learning to walk with this type of aid is a high risk and greatly rewarding skill. In the s...

'AN AMERICAN LEGACY' - A message by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar & Hank Fincken (Humanist Service) 02.06.2019 35:17

The message was delivered on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister, and Hank Fincken, Actor, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION In both services this Sunday, performer Hank Finken will bring to life the historic figure of Francisco Pizarro González in an unforgettable way. We will share commentary and discussion based...

'LEAPING TOWARDS TRUTH' - A message by Em Kianka (Humanist Service) 26.05.2019 25:17

The message was delivered on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Em Kianka, Intern Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION There are so many different reasons why it can be so hard to trust ourselves and to take leaps of faith—leaving behind perfectionism, "what if's," fears, and anxieties—towards accepting who we are and ultimately to our freedom. No...

'LEAPING TOWARDS TRUTH' - A sermon by Em Kianka 26.05.2019 20:55

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Em Kianka, Intern Minister. DESCRIPTION There are so many different reasons why it can be so hard to trust ourselves and to take leaps of faith—leaving behind perfectionism, "what if's," fears, and anxieties—towards accepting who we are and ultimately to our freedom. No matter how comfortable we...

'POLARIZED PERSPECTIVES' - A message by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (Humanist Service) 19.05.2019 26:29

The message was delivered on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION Something I read in the New York Times struck me as a truth we are facing today. "...toxic anonymity of virtual interaction through social media, ...we have the ingredients for a culture polarized by the perception t...

'LIVE YOUR TRUTH' - A sermon by Carlton D. Pearson (Contemporary Service) 19.05.2019 33:10

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. DESCRIPTION As we celebrate graduates this Sunday, there is something to be said about living our truth, post-graduation. High school grads will step into the world as their true selves, finding their way. Older grads will embark on their genuine paths. I c...

'POLARIZED PERSPECTIVES' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (Traditional Service) 19.05.2019 22:42

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION Something I read in the New York Times struck me as a truth we are facing today. "...toxic anonymity of virtual interaction through social media, ...we have the ingredients for a culture polarized by the perception that we are good and virtuo...

'GOD AS MOTHER' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (Contemporary Service) 12.05.2019 23:33

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. DESCRIPTION In the west, God is usually referred to as the Father. In some traditions, God is also consider the Son. What if we imagine God as Mother? The images we have for the divine have a significant impact on how we see the world. This Mother's Day,...

'THE ORIGINAL SUPERHERO' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose (Traditional Service) 12.05.2019 16:11

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. DESCRIPTION Growing up, my mother would tell us we were wonderful children because when she wasn't feeling well, we were better behaved—as if we were taking care of her. My mother is now turning 88 and has been asking for help and guidance in wa...

'IS THERE ANY TRUTH ANYMORE?' - A message by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar (Humanist Service) 05.05.2019 25:47

The message was delivered on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister, at the Humanist Service. DESCRIPTION In this time of "alternative facts," "truthiness," and "truth is not truth," our theme of truth in May could not be more relevant. Something does not necessarily have to be factual in order to be true. The best novels...