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Sermons These are services for which we have a copy of the sermon, either in text or audio form. If you have materials you can contribute to make this archive more complete, email us!   Sunday, October 09, 2011 Spiritual Resources for the Humanist - 10:15 am Presented by Rev. Charles Ellis Moderated by Ceile Hartleib What resources do we have, those of us no longer in the Christian faith? Or those of us never in it? What resources do we have to replenish the spirit and feed the Self? The Western cultural tradition, a great river of classical literature and fine arts has enough nourishment for several lifetimes. We'll explore works like the Bible, Ovid's Metamorphoses and Dante's Inferno and how to use them for our personal growth. Rev. Charles Ellis, a former Presbyterian minister, became a member of Groveland UU years ago when our organization was in its infancy. Because of his participation with Groveland he decided to transfer his credentials to the UU ministry. He has continued to be involved with GUUF as a Sunday speaker, presenter of workshops, special courses, and as a retreat speaker. Download the sermon: With No God (PDF)   Sunday, September 17, 2006 Science and religion: Are they mutually exclusive? Presented by Virginia Bergman The relationship between science and religion is an overarching theme at Groveland this church year. Please join us on an exciting journey of discovery. Ian Barbour offers a fourfold typology for relationships between science and religion: 1) they are combatants; 2) they coexist; 3) they dialog; or 4) they partner through avenues like process theology, which is derived from Whitehead's process philosophy. Download the sermon: Science and religion: Are they mutually exclusive? (mp3 audio)   Sunday, February 06, 2005 The Virtue of Illness Presented by Susan Sternfels You don't have to be a Pollyanna to think some good can come out of suffering. There are lots of examples of how illness has been a key part in the creative process. We will discuss what virtues illness offers the artist that you can use in you own life — without getting sick! Download the sermon: The Virtue of Illness (MS Word)   Sunday, December 05, 2004 My Recent Trip to Southeast Asia Presented by Rev. Charles Ellis With a few days to recover from jet lag from his trip, Rev. Ellis brings us his first impressions. Download the sermon: My Recent Trip to Southeast Asia (PDF) Go to... Top of page - Select year   Sunday, October 24, 2004 The Journey Home Presented by Rev. Charles Ellis Charles tells of the long journey home to the faith of his Celtic ancestors. Download the sermon: The Journey Home (MS Word)   Sunday, October 10, 2004 The Way of a Liberal's Faith Presented by Rev. Charles Ellis The faith odysseys of UUs are so diverse; is there a common thread among us? Liberal religion is a way of approaching life's ultimate questions, not a volume filled with answers. What are the marks of the way? References this sermon by Davidson Loehr. Download the sermon: The Way of a Liberal's Faith (PDF)   Sunday, May 02, 2004 Why Write Memoir? Presented by Susan Sternfels Why write memoir? The answers may surprise you. Susan explains that, it isn't for what you leave others, but what you give yourself. Download the sermon: Why Write Memoir? (PDF)   Sunday, October 19, 2003 Shutting Down Presented by Susan Sternfels Susan shares some of her and others' experiences from when it's time to say goodbye to a loved one. Download the sermon: Shutting Down (PDF) Go to... Top of page - Select year