First Unitarian Universalist Church
“We Are A Welcoming Congregation!”
2434 East Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri 65804-3980
phone: 417-883-3922 fax: 417-883-7680
e-mail: springfield@springfieldunitarians.org

Sunday Services Committee

Past Services

“Another Chance” by Rev. Forrest Church, All Souls Unitarian Church, New York City. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on November 6, 2005, by Claudia Brown.

“Patriotism is Neither Left Nor Right” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, July 3, 2005.

“The Acorn Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree” by John Prescott, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, June 19, 2005.

“Living Well, Dying Well” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell, First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on May 29, 2005, by Jean Bjoergen.

“Never Alone” by Rev. Galen Guengerich, All Souls Unitarian Church, New York City. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on May 1, 2005, by Millie Donohoe.

“Do You Want Salvation With That? Spirituality In a Fast Food Nation” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, April 10, 2005.

“V-Day: A Global Movement to Stop Violence Against Women & Girls” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, February 13, 2005.

“What Is Our Mission?” by Dean Bliss, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, January 16, 2005.

“Pro-Choice Is Not Pro-Abortion” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, January 9, 2005.

“Be the Change You Wish to See In the World” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, January 2, 2005.

“A Readiness For Responsibility” by Rev. Galen Guengerich, All Souls Unitarian Church, New York City. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on November 28, 2004, by Jane Waschick.

“They Got the Furniture, We Kept the Faith” by Rev. Dr. David Sammons, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek, CA. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on November 14, 2004, by Paul Phariss.

“Peace is Patriotic” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, November 7, 2004.

“The Places That Scare You: Facing Our Fears” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, October 31, 2004.

“That's “Voting” With a “V” by Rev. Kenneth Read-Brown, Old Ship Church, First Parish Hingham Unitarian Universalist, Hingham, MA, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on October 24, 2004, by Susan Hom.

“The Theology of AIDS” by Fred Rabidoux, ministerial intern, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church, Walnut Creek, CA, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on October 17, 2004, by Nancy McShane.

“The Road to Forgiveness” by Sheila Heen, Real Simple Magazine, May 2004, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on September 27, 2004, by Jane Waschick.

“In Defense of Humanism” by Rev. Roger Bertschausen, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Appleton, WI, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on September 19, 2004, by George Wolf.

“A Ghazal in Memory” by Dr. Jane Hoogestraat, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on September 12, 2004.

“How Much Is Your Labor Worth?” by Rev. David Herndon, First Unitarian Church, Pittsburgh, PA, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on September 5, 2004, by Jean Bjorgen.

“Born Again Unitarian Universalist” by Debra Faulk, South Fraser Unitarian Congregation Surrey, BC, Canada, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on August 29, 2004, by Nancy McShane.

“A Simple Gift” by Nancy McShane, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Springfield, MO, delivered on July 25, 2004.

“Cracking the Da Vinci Code” Marlin Lavanhar, All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK delivered at 1st UU Springfield on July 18, 2004, by Nancy McShane.

“Some Reflections on America on Her 228th Birthday” David Robb, All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, New York City, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on July 4, 2004, by Rob Schaeffer.

“The Service Starts After Church” a sermon by Rev. Arthur G. Severance, First Unitarian Universalist Church, San Antonio, TX, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on June 27, 2004, by Karen Adams.

“To Be Saved...By A Sense of Humor” a sermon by Rev. Linda Hoddy, Saratoga Unitarian Universalist Church, Saratoga, NY, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on June 13, 2004, by Dean Bliss.

“The Compost of Living” a sermon by Rev. Thomas Disrud, First Unitarian Church, Portland, Oregon, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on May 23, 2004, by Marilyn Day.

“Which Jesus? Reflections on the Passion of the Christ” a sermon by Rev. Linda Duncan, Follen Community Church Unitarian Universalist, East Lexington, MA, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on April 11, 2004, by Charles Gray.

“Why Gay Love Matters to a Straight Man” a sermon by Rev. Todd M. Strickland, Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on April 4, 2004, by Chris Rohrbaugh.

“Are We Christian?” a sermon by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar, All Souls Unitarian Church, Tulsa, OK, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on March 28, 2004, by April Copeland.

“The Ages of Women: Maiden, Mother & Crone,” a service by the women of the 1^st UU Church on March 14, 2004, in celebration of Women’s History Month.

“Rediscovering Lost Values” a sermon by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. first given at the Second Baptist Church in Detroit, MI, on February 28, 1954, delivered at 1st UU Springfield on March 7, 2004, by Nancy McShane.

“Spirituals: Making a Joyful Noise” a talk on African American Spirituals by Nancy McShane, delivered on February 22, 2004. Visit the web page of the SMSU Gospel Choir, who shared their spirit with us through their music.

“A Rebirth of Freedom” a Presidents’ Day sermon by the Rev. Forrest Church of All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, New York, NY. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on February 15, 2004, by Dean Bliss.

“Playing With Pain: Lessons From the Super Bowl” by Rev. Richard S. Gilbert, First Unitarian Universalist Church, Ithaca, NY. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on February 1, 2004, by Ross Bebout.

“Growing Unitarian Universalism: Can We Catch Up to the Religious Right?” by Rev. Penny Rather of Jefferson Unitarian Church, Golden, CO. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on January 25, 2004, by Stephanie Smock.

“Martin Luther King Uncensored” by Rev. Ron Sala, Unitarian Universalist Society, Stamford, CT. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on January 18, 2004, by Rob Schaeffer.

“Developing Loving-Kindness” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell, First Unitarian Church, Portland, OR. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on January 11, 2004, by Nancy McShane.

“Angle of Vision” by Rev. Galen Guengerich of All Souls, New York City. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on January 4, 2004, by Paul Phariss.

"Playing Up Single Denomination Offends Others" by Paul Pharris. This wonderful letter to the editor was published in the Springfield News-Leader and read aloud at the service on October 26, 2003

“Darwin and the Logic of Human Destiny” by Paul Mignard. This talk was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on October 12, 2003 by Paul Mignard. Visit the Nonzero web site. Order the book for only $4.98 from Barnes & Noble.

"Born Again Unitarianism" by the Rev. Forrest Church from All Souls, New York City. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on September 28, 2003, by Jane Waschick.

"Work and Rest: The Rhythm of Our Lives" by the Rev. Cathy Bowers from the Church of the Larger Fellowship. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on August 31 2003, by Susan Hom

"The Shadow of Faith" by the Rev. Donna Morrison-Reed from the First Unitarian Congregation of Toronto. This sermon was delivered at 1st UU Springfield on August 10, 2003, by Laura Parsons.

Resources For Planning Services

InterConnections Resources for Lay Leaders of UU Congregations from the UUA.

Cyber Sermon Registry - Full-length UU sermons available on the internet.