Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist

The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills
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Select sermons from The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, known as "Sunnyhill". Sunnyhill is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rev. Jim Magaw serves as minister. This podcast is brought to you by Mike Gravitt and Jen McGlothin. Visit our website: www.sunnyhill.org.

Episodes

  1. Even Stranger Things

    APR 15

    Even Stranger Things

    The sci-fi/fantasy television series “Stranger Things,” set in the 1980s, explores a number of themes relevant to our own times and the challenges we are facing. What might it say to us about countering authoritarianism with radical solidarity? www.sunnyhill.org

    21 min
  2. Dry Bones & Empty Tombs

    APR 8

    Dry Bones & Empty Tombs

    One of the central themes of Easter is the ultimate triumph of life over death. Even when everything around us seems dry as dead bones and dark as the tomb, the potential of resurrection of various kinds still exists for us as individuals and for us as a society. How do we prepare to “rise up” when the time comes?  www.sunnyhill.org

    26 min
  3. Walking to Jerusalem

    MAR 29

    Walking to Jerusalem

    Today’s sermon is titled “Walking to Jerusalem.” On Palm Sunday, Jesus’s Passover pilgrimage brought him to Jerusalem. What does it mean to go on a pilgrimage? How do our own individual journeys (as well as our collective journey) relate to the pilgrimages and the stories of Passover? www.sunnyhill.org

    19 min
  4. Love Beyond Belief

    MAR 24

    Love Beyond Belief

    As UUs, we honor any and all beliefs that respect the inherent worth of every individual while recognizing that we are in an interdependent relationship with one another and with the earth. But beneath and beyond any and all beliefs there is a more important commitment to a love that transcends belief. www.sunnyhill.org

    22 min
  5. Solidarity: Ruth and Naomi

    MAR 17

    Solidarity: Ruth and Naomi

    The biblical story of Ruth and Naomi offers a compelling example of true solidarity and what it means to be committed to being on the side of others who come from backgrounds different from our own but with whom our ultimate destiny is intertwined. This service will examine the meaning of this story for us today. www.sunnyhill.org

    21 min
  6. Blues Theology

    MAR 10

    Blues Theology

    Some of the best music you will ever hear has emerged from a place of persecution and oppression, and, rather than dwelling in hopelessness and despair, has proclaimed through its very existence and through its great beauty that there is something more.  This service will explore theology as a genre of the blues. www.sunnyhill.org

    20 min
  7. The Book of Esther

    MAR 4

    The Book of Esther

    The Jewish holiday of Purim is centered around the Book of Esther. How does this story of heroism in the face of vulnerability relate to our own time? What can we learn about Esther that might help us face our own personal and collective challenges? www.sunnyhill.org

    21 min
  8. Punk Theology

    FEB 24

    Punk Theology

    When most people think of the punk movement, they think of Mohawks, loud, chaotic music, and anarchy. But beneath the safety pins and distortion lies a profound “do-it-yourself” spirituality of resistance. We will explore Punk Theology – an ethos of authenticity, justice, and “questioning everything” that mirrors the radical, countercultural ministries of Jesus, the Buddha, and other spiritual beings.  www.sunnyhill.org

    22 min
  9. Love and Justice

    FEB 17

    Love and Justice

    Almost everything we do as Unitarian Universalists is somehow related to our most enduring values of love and justice. What is the relationship between these two values, and how do we pursue them in an era when both love and justice are often scorned or given short shrift? www.sunnyhill.org

    22 min
  10. Rooting for the Underdog

    FEB 10

    Rooting for the Underdog

    There is a human tendency to root for the underdog in any competitive situation. In our current era, many of us find ourselves cast as underdogs as we pursue compassion and justice for all. Why do we root for the underdog, and how does the underdog sometimes win?  www.sunnyhill.org

    24 min
  11. Fire and ICE

    FEB 6

    Fire and ICE

    As we have seen in recent weeks, the United States is now a place where someone can be summarily executed on the streets by federal agents for merely observing their actions. There is no due process or justice for the victims and no accountability for the perpetrators of this heinous violence. How are we to meet this moment? www.sunnyhill.org

    22 min
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Select sermons from The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills, known as "Sunnyhill". Sunnyhill is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Rev. Jim Magaw serves as minister. This podcast is brought to you by Mike Gravitt and Jen McGlothin. Visit our website: www.sunnyhill.org.

Information

  • Creator
    The Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist
  • Show Website
    Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist

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