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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'WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson 25.09.2016 24:50

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Vision is the ability to think about and plan the future with imagination and creative wisdom. Visions and images of the future are like magnets. They literally pull you towards them. There is a metaphysical aspect to vision...

'HOPE, RAGE, & RESILIENCE' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 25.09.2016 30:24

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION The laws changed with the Civil Rights movement, but laws alone do not change attitudes, social structures, and economic conditions that have existed for centuries... After centuries of cultural, institutional, economic, and soci...

'VISION OF IMPERFECTION' - A reflection by Rev. Barbara Prose 18.09.2016 31:37

The reflection was delivered on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the Humanist Service by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. REFLECTION DESCRIPTION When we cling to an idealized image of love, our marriages fail. When we stay attached to our parents' projection of who we are supposed to be, we pass up on opportunities to fulfill our o...

'SAVING MALCHUS' - A sermon by Dr. Willie J. Parker 18.09.2016 32:30

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Dr. Willie J. Parker, Guest Speaker. SERMON DESCRIPTION Malchus, the servant of the Jewish high priest whose ear Peter cut off with the sword when Jesus was taken at the Garden of Gethsemane, was healed at the same time that Jesus forbade his followers to engage in assault for his protectio...

'9/11 LESSONS & LANGUISHES IN TRUST' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson 11.09.2016 25:39

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION For many people there were two different responses to the tragedy of 9/11. Both had to do with trust. One was "Can we ever trust our nation to protect us from a reoccurrence of 9/11?" The other, "Do we need protection from a...

'LOVING OUT LOUD' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 11.09.2016 24:55

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 11, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION We say that "Love is the spirit of our church" and we aim to "love beyond belief." It's important to consider how we make our love visible, how we make our love audible, and how it is felt. This year, at All Souls, we will choose...

'SHEEP GO TO HEAVEN, GOATS GO TO HELL' - A sermon by Steven Williams 04.09.2016 16:03

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Steven Williams, Student Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION There's a passage in Matthew 5 that starts, "When the Son of Man comes... All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." Instead of taking a lit...

'ACTS OF PUBLIC LOVE' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose 04.09.2016 26:27

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION Will you choose love or fear? At a recent Justice Council meeting, representatives from each of our justice teams checked in. As members immersed in protecting Tulsa's natural resources and meeting the needs of Tulsa's ch...

'THE RHYTHM OF YOUR HEART' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose 28.08.2016 25:58

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION The Hebrew word for heart is lev, means the authority within. How do you care for and tune into your heart? How do you get back in sync with the foundational rhythm of your being when the world throws you off course? The pa...

'40 YEARS OF SINGING' - A homily by Rev. Kent Doss 28.08.2016 8:01

The homily was delivered on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Kent Doss, Choir Alumnus, Tapestry UU Church. HOMILY DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our Children and Youth Choirs and the 95 year heritage of All Souls Unitarian Church. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943...

'THE CALL OF OUR TIMES' - A homily by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 28.08.2016 10:44

The homily was delivered on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. HOMILY DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our Children and Youth Choirs and the 95 year heritage of All Souls Unitarian Church. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 WATCH T...

'40 YEARS OF SINGING: REMARKS' - A homily by Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf 28.08.2016 12:49

The homily was delivered on Sunday, August 28, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. John B. Wolf, Minister Emeritus. HOMILY DESCRIPTION We celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our Children and Youth Choirs and the 95 year heritage of All Souls Unitarian Church. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/all-souls-unitarian-church/id193096943 WATCH TH...

'CONFLICT: THE ART OF PROGRESS' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson 21.08.2016 36:12

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Do you have opinions or do your opinions have you? Have you ever asked yourself which one is in control -- you or your opinions? Do some of your opinions causes you to react or respond most energetically or emotionally, and for...

'HEARTS OUT OF ORDER' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose 14.08.2016 26:57

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION Have you ever felt like your heart is out of order? Are your priorities are confused? Is your time at All Souls not satisfying your need for an intimate and profound connection with yourself or the Sacred? Today's challenge...

'WE WON'T BE SILENT ANYMORE' - A sermon by Minister Carmen White Janak 07.08.2016 47:29

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Minister Carmen White Janak, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Rev. Dr. Martin King once said, "The ultimate measure of a [wo]man is not where [s]he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where [s]he stands at times of challenge and controversy." In a time when black bodies line the...

'TAKING FLIGHT' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 07.08.2016 23:30

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION This summer, I took to learning the flying trapeze. This experience and the art of flying trapeze is a great metaphor for life and spiritual growth. One has to know when and how to hold on and when to let go. A person has to have fai...

'UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 31.07.2016 28:22

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 31, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION We, as humans, think we can predict the outcomes of our actions and decisions, yet life is governed by unintended consequences. At one time, the British government attempted to reduce the problem of venomous Cobra snakes in India by c...

'CONFLICT AND DISCIPLINE OF GRACEFUL LIVING' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson 24.07.2016 51:45

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Avoiding conflict is virtually impossible. Working and walking through it responsibly is the discipline of graceful living. Making a conscious decision to co-exist and cohabitate peacefully while recognizing, respecting, toleratin...

'BLACK AND BLUE - PART TWO: ACTS OF NON-VIOLENCE' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose 24.07.2016 30:47

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 24, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION "Whether it's the violence and terror by those who misuse the badge or the violence and terror against those who wear the badge and are doing their sworn duty, it is wrong. Violence will only beget more violence," said the Re...

'CONFLICT: THE ART OF PROGRESS' - A sermon by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson 17.07.2016 39:56

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Bishop Carlton D. Pearson, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Conflict is a form of friction. In psychology, conflict is defined as a condition in which a person experiences a clash of opposing wishes or needs. To feel incompatible or at variance; to clash. Friction, on a personal and human...

'BLACK AND BLUE - PART ONE: ACTS OF VIOLENCE' - A sermon by Rev. Barbara Prose 17.07.2016 32:37

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Barbara Prose, Executive Director of Ministry. SERMON DESCRIPTION This has been one of the toughest weeks of my life. The tragic killing of two men at the hands of police and then the tragic killing of five police officers, all in one week, in one nation, is too much. "The sounds of bullets...

'LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD' - A sermon by Rev. Gerald Davis 10.07.2016 29:58

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 10, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Gerald Davis, Affiliate Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Author and professor Cornell West often reminds us that justice is just love in public. I believe love in public, unfortunately, requires struggle – from Seneca Falls to Selma and Stonewall. To reference President Obama, we have witnessed...

'AMERICAN JIHAD' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar 03.07.2016 31:18

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, July 3, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION Jihad has become a scary word in the west among non-Muslims. It's been used to refer to holy wars and insurgencies. Yet, the word 'Jihad' is one of the sacred pillars of ‪#‎Islam‬. We are told Islam is a religion of peace. It's probabl...

'20 SECONDS OF COURAGE' - A sermon by Louie Rojas 26.06.2016 39:18

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Louie Rojas, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION What's the worst thing you've done? What's the best thing you've done? How did courage impact the choices you made? Summoning insane courage to do the right thing and make the right choice requires fortitude, which can be learned. I will share my "...

'WHAT DOES LOVE LOOK LIKE?' - A sermon by Rev. Dr. Victor M. Parachin 26.06.2016 27:47

The sermon was delivered on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Dr. Victor M. Parachin, Guest Minister. SERMON DESCRIPTION What the world needs now is love, sweet love, It's the only thing that there's just too little of – Burt Bacharach That song was first recorded in 1965 and gained popularity all over the world. Love is important. We think about it,...