http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/UU%20Church%20Savannah.html Sermons from the “Jingle Bells Church” on Troup Square in Historic Savannah, Georgia. iWeb 1.1.2 http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/UU%20Church%20Savannah_files/image.png http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/UU%20Church%20Savannah.html 60 Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah uusavnews@yahoo.com Sermons from the “Jingle Bells Church” on Troup Square in Historic Savannah, Georgia. Sermons from the “Jingle Bells Church” on Troup Square in Historic Savannah, Georgia. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah en http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/B5DF6536-83D0-4745-94F4-EED16FEAD948.html http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/B5DF6536-83D0-4745-94F4-EED16FEAD948.html Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:00:36 -0500 The Rev. Joan Schneider returns to one of her favorite Biblical topics, Moses, and his forty years of wandering the desert. She asks whether the congregation is operating on faith. She talks about t Orlando Montoya 00:21:11 The Rev. Joan Schneider returns to one of her favorite Biblical topics, Moses, and his forty years of wandering the desert. She asks whether the congregation is operating on faith. She talks about t The Rev. Joan Schneider returns to one of her favorite Biblical topics, Moses, and his forty years of wandering the desert. She asks whether the congregation is operating on faith. She talks about the need for more social justice work. It’s a sermon speaking to the Savannah church on the eve of her departure from our midst. She reflects on some of the church’s accomplishments and failures, sprinkling her remarks with talk of Moses, who led the Jews out of Egypt. http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/2DC3EA34-DD57-4663-8AEA-85D90B32F15C.html http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/2DC3EA34-DD57-4663-8AEA-85D90B32F15C.html Sun, 1 Nov 2009 11:00:19 -0500 Mary Ann Mueller talks about the origins of sainthood in the Catholic church and what the idea means in the Unitarian-Univeralist tradition. She explains how All Saints Day came to be and the many ru Orlando Montoya 00:16:12 Mary Ann Mueller talks about the origins of sainthood in the Catholic church and what the idea means in the Unitarian-Univeralist tradition. She explains how All Saints Day came to be and the many ru Mary Ann Mueller talks about the origins of sainthood in the Catholic church and what the idea means in the Unitarian-Univeralist tradition. She explains how All Saints Day came to be and the many rules of canonization in the Catholic church, the church of her upbringing. She then suggests some Unitarian-Universalist saints, but invites listeners to come up with their own ideas about who they could consider saints in their own lives. http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/6DCEEAD5-82C5-4FE9-A4D8-54EADFE3D761.html http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/6DCEEAD5-82C5-4FE9-A4D8-54EADFE3D761.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:46 -0400 The Rev. Joan Schneider talks about the human desire to understand God, taking careful consideration to note that every representation of God is partial and limited. For this reason, she says, “Or wh Orlando Montoya 00:17:36 The Rev. Joan Schneider talks about the human desire to understand God, taking careful consideration to note that every representation of God is partial and limited. For this reason, she says, “Or wh The Rev. Joan Schneider talks about the human desire to understand God, taking careful consideration to note that every representation of God is partial and limited. For this reason, she says, “Or whatever you call it,” explaining that God can be like the water to a fish: It is in us, all around us and unable to be named. A robust proponent of theism in the Unitarian-Universalist church, she offers this personal understanding for those who may doubt: “The God I believe in today is not the God that I did not believe in when I didn’t believe in God.” In perhaps her boldest tone as our minister, and as she prepares to leave Savannah, she says that people who have been spiritually hurt by God’s self-appointed interpreters should let go of their hurt, render some knowledge as forever unknowable and simply have more faith. http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/307BD532-2EA8-4091-B4DF-0F0E9959D160.html http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/307BD532-2EA8-4091-B4DF-0F0E9959D160.html Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:01 -0400 The Rev. Joan Schneider presents her last Patchwork Quilt sermon as minister of our congregation. In it, she answers questions from the congregation. As usual, it’s a grab bag of interesting questio Orlando Montoya 00:21:05 The Rev. Joan Schneider presents her last Patchwork Quilt sermon as minister of our congregation. In it, she answers questions from the congregation. As usual, it’s a grab bag of interesting questio The Rev. Joan Schneider presents her last Patchwork Quilt sermon as minister of our congregation. In it, she answers questions from the congregation. As usual, it’s a grab bag of interesting questions: What do we do during the interim ministry? What’s the relevance of the Biblical story of Jonathan and David? Are there any religions which UU’s reject? What’s the nature of angels? And if you had a week to live, what would you do? http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/A2642948-6F47-4DA9-930F-EA80BCB83933.html http://web.me.com/orlandomontoya/iWeb/Church/UU%20Church%20Savannah/A2642948-6F47-4DA9-930F-EA80BCB83933.html Sun, 4 Oct 2009 11:00:37 -0400 Bill Phillips leads the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick. He also happens to be a “team guy.” He coached sports. And in his professional life, he was a part of many teams and Orlando Montoya 00:22:14 Bill Phillips leads the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick. He also happens to be a “team guy.” He coached sports. And in his professional life, he was a part of many teams and Bill Phillips leads the Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick. He also happens to be a “team guy.” He coached sports. And in his professional life, he was a part of many teams and became a fan of the “team approach.” He gives us some insights on teamwork based on his career in business and post-career in the ministry. He shares stories that illustrate how a team can achieve goals if they have diversity, dedication, determination and focus. This sermon is for the UUA’s “Association Sunday” and has been edited for length.