The Cracked Cup

Liz and Anne take a walk down the path of trying to explain Unitarian Universalism. This episode is not about definitions, history, or placing UU on a spectrum of right to left- it's about trying to put words to what drew each of them to the broader movement. As always, this episode of the cracked Cup is in part provided by the generosity of the Canadian Unitarian Council, but unlike previous epis...

This episode covers discussions on connecting with podcast listeners in real life, marriage advice, how Anne's grandma was a hustler, and the philosophical approaches to money that have influenced both their lives for the better, the worse, or the... magical? As always, follow this link to visit the UU Hysterical Society website , or follow this link to explore the Canadian Unitarian Council&#...

Episode Notes For more more Cracked Cup content, check out the UU Hysterical Society website! And for more information from our supporters, you can follow this link to learn about the Canadian Unitarian Council. Lastly, lots of the conversation in this episode revolved around Dr. Anthony Pinn, follow this link to his website for more information on him. Thanks for listening! Find out more at https...

Episode Notes This episode features the silly geese as they discuss themes of living forever, suffering, body acceptance, choosing to lose weight (for a spectrum of personal reasons), and the revelations that come with that choice- as well as a heartfelt farewell to Anne's gallbladder. Check out the Mirth and Dignity website Here! Thank you to the Canadian Unitarian Council for their generous cont...

Episode Notes Join Liz and Anne for the February episode in which they discuss the amazingness that was the winter Eliot program, and the two both claim that Anne’s son (and the podcast editor) agreed with them about everything. FROM THE EDITOR: I also tell my friends about calling Liz and my mum " a couple of silly geese in search of a pond" (in a professional capacity) Check out the El...

Episode Notes Visit The Cracked Cup for more episodes, or the Mirth and Dignity Website (The UU Hysterical Society) for additional content! Find out more at https://the-cracked-cup.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Liz and Anne discuss how at different times in their lives they both happened to tour the country in "modified" vehicles. They share highlights from their trips, favourite destinations, as well as their plans to reunite at Eliot 2023 this December! Find out more at https://the-cracked-cup.pinecast.co

Episode Notes This episode was supported by a generous grant from Canadian Unitarians, through the Sharing Our Faith program, and by Mirth and Dignity’s Saints.  You can learn more about becoming a Saint at  https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/shop/patron-saint Want to join Liz and Anne at Eliot camp over New Year’s?  Learn more at  bit.ly/wintereliot Want to get one of us to come speak at your co...

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity ]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296 . You don’t have to prove you are a Patreon subscriber to join—I trust you. W...

Episode Notes In this Episode, Anne and Liz discuss fear, what you should or should not sell your soul for, and whether you should or should not switch podcast topics right before you record. Note: This episode contains conversations about anxiety, and also one about suicidal ideation. The suicide conversation has a content warning right before it, but the anxiety one is kinda dispersed throughout...

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity ]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296 . You don’t have to prove you are a Patreon subscriber to join—I trust you. W...

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity ]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296 . You don’t have to prove you are a Patreon subscriber to join—I trust you. W...

Episode Notes THIS IS A DIFFERENT ONE! Less funny, and less UU… Liz has strongarmed Anne into talking about food addiction, sugar, Bright Line Eating, and how she lost a hundred pounds. Listener discretion is advised. This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ htt...

Episode Notes This episode was supported by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity ]. Our Patreon Facebook group is found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/436213210824296 . You don’t have to prove you are a Patreon subscriber to join—I trust you. W...

Episode Notes Links: The store (all proceeds to FCI): UUHystericalSociety.com/shop Donation (American tax receipt): https://www.flaminginternational.org/donate-in-us Donation (Canadian tax receipt): https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/44585 #thenotachurchwehelpedbuild Westwood’s solstice service: https://www.westwoodunitarian.ca/event/winter-solstice-celebration/ The Patreon: patreon.com/mirthanddig...

Episode Notes > Our next worship service is on November 24th, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Although I suggest you come five minutes early because  there is a funny slide show that runs before the service.  > The zoom link is  https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94012786181 > As always:  Note that our worship services do not demand any particular believe in anything.  Even among we planne...

Episode Notes Lynn Ungar's amazing poem and many other amazing poems can be found at lynnungar.com ! Our next worship service is on October 27th, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Although I suggest you come five minutes early because there is a funny slide show that runs before the service. The zoom link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94012786181 , and the Facebook event is at https://fb.me/e...

Episode Notes The worship service is on September 22nd, at 5:30 PT, 6:30 MT, 7:30 CT, and 8:30 ET. Bring some water, for a water blessing! The zoom link is https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94012786181 and the Facebook event is at https://fb.me/e/2s7Dpgx32 More information is at UUHystericalSociety.com ! Our Patreon is found at www.patreon.com/mirthanddignity , and our Patreon Facebook group is found at http...

The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program ( https://www.uufunding.org ) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandDignity ]. Wann...

Episode Notes The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program ( https://www.uufunding.org ) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and livestreams by becoming a Patron today, at [ https://www.patreon.com/MirthandD...

Episode Notes The "When Language Blooms" video is found at: https://youtu.be/vYWxKcexcMA The Other worship resources we mentioned are found at: https://www.uuhystericalsociety.com/wanna-laugh-on-sundays This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program ( https://www.uufunding.org ) and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You, too, can support our podcast and get access to bonus content and liv...

Episode Notes The video for the service is found at: https://www.facebook.com/victoriaunitarian/posts/4257474644291688 Aaaand this is the twirly dress and accompanying rant: https://www.facebook.com/liz.james.50767/posts/10157706048891916 And this is the funny video Liz did with Anthony about when live church returns: https://www.facebook.com/uuhystericalsociety/posts/719349338741073 This episode...

Episode Notes ON MAY 2ND ANNE AND I ARE PREACHING TOGETHER ON THE TOPIC OF HYSTERICAL WOMEN. I am so excited. Unfortunately, due to online security measures I can't send you the link, but you can go here and email them and they'll send it to you... https://victoriaunitarian.ca/zoom-worship-service . This episode was supported by the UU Funding Program and by our generous and amazing Patrons. You,...

Episode Notes Next service! March 21st, I will be filling in for Anne at the fabulous Westwood congregation, and guest are more than welcome! At 10:30 mountain time (or a couple mins before) click the link to join us... https://zoom.us/j/99545384626 Also, there is a very cool video planned to go live in celebration of pi day! Ideally, watch for it in the Facebook group, because the cool part will...

Episode Notes This month, Anne and Liz talk about "When we are tired in the fire, we sing", and Anne tries valiantly to get Liz to stick to the planned topics. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org Canada Suicide Prevention Service Hours: 24/7/365. Languages: English, French Learn more 833-456-4566 SMS: Text START to 741741 The firemen got paid! It was an old news story! Good triumphs in the world...