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Shamanism... Rev. Richard Lyon

Shamanism names the oldest form of spiritual practice developed by our human ancestors. It goes back at east 40,000 years. Shamanism is universal: to this day, shamanism is practiced in indigenous cultures all over the world, from Australia to Siberia to Africa, Alaska to Peru. Through anthropological studies, we know, too, that the techniques from these many traditions share a remarkable amount of similarities -- testimony to the universal connections with spirit which are cultivated. In this talk, Richard Lyon will discuss the universal tenets of shamanism, and lead a ritual journey in which all may participate.

Rev. Dr. Richard Lyon has worked with shamans from the traditions of Siberia, Native America, Africa and Tibet. He is trained in shamanic trance journey, encounter with power animals, and other processes. This service will be followed by a potluck meal.

Serving the Greater Good... Robbie Griffee

As we bid fond adieu to April 15, it's time to start planning on how we can support our UU family with our presence, our gifts and our service. Our love for the greater good in action. Action that characterizes a spiritually centered life. Action that flows from your personal relationship to the sacred and commitment to what you believe and to what the UU church represents. It is representing the sacred using the gifts you've been given, wherever you may be, and in whatever you say and do. Through knowledge of and your openness to be a channel for the sacred, you will come to know and share your divine nature and will be empowered to share that love with the world around you as unconditionally as humanly possible. Being in touch with that grace, your divine nature, is a lifelong, sometimes minute to minute, process. Being open to it is the key. Robbie is a former teacher and aquatic director. She's been a Certified Laughter Leader for the World Laughter Tour and dabbles in watercolor and pastel art. She's been singing since 1969, was certified as a lay speaker for the United Methodist Church in 1998 and has found her new UU home a closer match for her theological beliefs.

For more information on our congregation, contact Jan or Pat Girardot at 970-928-8721 (janandpat@sopris.net) or write to Post Office Box 3200, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602

For more information about Unitarian Universalism, visit the UUA website www.uua.org
and please consider attending a UUCGS service as part of your spiritual quest.

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Date last modified: Jan. 2, 2008

Archived Sermons

"We Do Affirm and Promote-Our Unitarian Universalist Principles" a sermon given by Michael P. Corrigan at UUCGS on September 22, 2002. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.
"Paradox and Possibility: Lessons on Freedom and Morality from Existentialist Philosophy" a sermon by Dave Lavinder at UUCGS on October 13, 2002. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.
"Letting Your Life Speak" a sermon given by Rev. Barbara Palmer at UUCGS on January 12, 2003. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.
"Spirituality Boosted by the Great Outdoors", a sermon by Bill Spence, Ph.D. given at UUCGS on July 19, 2004. Click here t o download full sermon as PDF file.
"In Scientific Relationship with God, the Universe, and Each Other" a sermon by Jinnie Trabulsi, delivered by her on April 13, 2004 at UUCGS. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.
"Thank God for Alabama" a sermon by the Reverend Dr. Tom Yondorf, given at UUCGS on September 21, 2003. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.
"Levels of Consciousness", a sermon by Rev. Ron James, given at UUCGS on October 20, 2002. Click here to download full sermon as PDF file.