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This service from May 6, 2012, was presented by the High School Youth Group. Readings were presented by Zoe Ryan and sermonettes given by Jake Skubish, Levi Todd, Gabe Matesanz and Liam Sheridan. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, offers some thoughts about our UT youth. Seniors Brianna Craig, Nick Matesanz and Laura Miller offered reflections on growing up in the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation and on life after high school. The introductory song was performed by Tom Faron, James Kay, Laura Miller, Nik Maniotis and Matt Parks.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on April 29, 2012.

Sermon delivered by Rev. Dr. Clare Butterfield on Earth Day, April 22, 2012. Rev. Dr. Butterfield is the Director of Faith in Place, an interfaith environmental ministry in Chicago that gives religious people the tools to become better stewards of Creation. Faith in Place congregations work together to support renewable energy, conserve energy, build markets for local sustainable agriculture and fair trade products, and train the next generation of stewards of the earth through urban agriculture with youth. Rev. Dr. Butterfield is an ordained Unitarian Universalist community minister. She has a D. Min. from Chicago Theological Seminary (2008) with a focus on faith and the environment, an M. Div. from Meadville Lombard Theological School (2000), a J.D. (University of Illinois College of Law, 1983), and a B.A in History (University of Illinois, 1980). Clare can be reached at Clare@faithinplace.org.

Reflection delivered by Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, on April 15, 2012, in this service for all ages.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on April 8, 2012.

Sermon delivered by Rev. Calvin S. Morris on April 1, 2012. Rev. Morris is in his 15th year as the Executive Director of the Community Renewal Society, a metropolitan Chicago, faith-based organization that concretely improves the lives of individuals affected by racism and poverty. He received his Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts degrees in history from Boston University, Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from Boston University School of Theology, and Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Lincoln University. Rev. Morris is ordained in the United Methodist Church and has Dual Standing in the United Church of Christ. You can learn more about Rev. Calvin Morris by clicking here.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on March 25, 2012.

Sermon delivered by Rev. Scott Aaseng, Intern Minister, on March 18, 2012.

This service from March 11, 2012 begins with the 3rd and 4th grade Chalice Ceremony. Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, delivers the sermon.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on March 4, 2012.

Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on February 26, 2012.

Homily delivered by Rev. Emily Gage, Minister of Faith Development, on February 19, 2012. This worship for all ages was led by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor, Rev. Emily Gage and Scott Aaseng, Intern Minister.

Sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Michael Schuler on February 12, 1012. Rev. Schuler has served as Parish Minister to First Unitarian Society in Madison, Wisconsin since 1988. He holds Masters and Ph.D. degrees in religion and the humanities, and previously served congregations in Iowa and New York. With his wife, Trina, Michael enjoys skiing, hiking, travel, museums and concerts. He practices Ta'i Chi, yoga, and is an avid runner. Michael and Trina have an adult son, Kyle, in a Masters program in Art Education, and a Papillon "therapy" dog, Sasha. Michael is active in a variety of civic and environmental organizations and serves on the steering committee of Dane County United.

Sermon delivered by Rev. Alan Taylor on February 5, 2012.

Sermon delivered by visiting minister Rev. Don Southworth on January 29, 2012. The Rev. Southworth is the first Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association. He has served congregations in San Francisco; Atlanta; and Durham, North Carolina, and has led workshops on growth and stewardship in the United States and England. Don can be reached at executivedirector@uuma.org or 617-848-0416.