Sermons
Christian-adjacent, panentheist Unitarian Universalist, influenced by Science of the Mind, and Atheist authors, who uses Womanist and Process theology to make sense of the world, my place in it, and my relationship with and experience of the Divine.
Worship is the communal gathering of a time set apart for the renewal of body, mind, and spirit. Ultimately, worship is the time in which “the congregation comes to know itself and its responsibility of service to the world.” (Gaia Brown in A Guide to Maria Harris's Fashion Me a People).
Below are a selection of sermons Angeline has delivered in a number of Unitarian Universalist (and UU-adjacent) settings
How do we ensure joy remains an unwavering companion in a world that calls on us to live out our faith through justice-making? We will explore the interconnectedness of joy and justice and delve into the essence of joy as a wellspring for our justice work. Together, we'll consider ways to nurture joy so that it not only sustains but propels us forward, even when faced with the most daunting challenges.
Angeline visited the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento as a guest preacher. She explored the question How can we ensure that our welcome extends genuinely to everyone who accepts our invitation to visit us?
Angeline designed this multiplatform worship. The sermon was formatted as a conversation with two additional seminarians. The service was designed in collaboration with the music staff, lay leaders, and members of the congregation.
Angeline designed this worship service in collaboration with the music staff and lay leaders. She also delivered the sermon. The sermon begins at 58:30. (This service was done as a multiplatform worship).
Angeline wrote this sermon for a Meadville Lombard Theological School course on preaching.
Angeline designed this multiplatform worship. The sermon was formatted as a conversation with a congregant and fellow seminarian. The service was designed in collaboration with the music staff, lay leaders, and members of the congregation.
Angeline designed this worship service in collaboration with the music staff, Interim minister, and lay leaders. She also delivered the sermon. The sermon begins at 28:34.(This service was done virtually).
Angeline wrote this sermon for the LGBTQ+ spiritual community Communities of Restoration (now sUUstenace.LGBT) during the Jamaica October pride month.
Angeline designed this creative multiplatform worship, integrating art and play. The service was designed in collaboration with the music staff, lay leaders, and members of the congregation.
Angeline wrote this sermon for a Meadville Lombard Theological School course on preaching.
Rituals
Angeline designed this Blue Christmas service for her internship site. a Blue Christmas service creates space to hold and support those experiencing grief, depression, transitions in life, etc. during the Holiday season.
sUUstenance.LGBT Sunday Gatherings
sUUstenance Sundays is spiritual programming and nourishment for the LGBTQ+ soul hosted on Clubhouse.
Gatherings run from 10-20 minutes and range from music, poetry, prayer, or short sermons (homilies). sUUstenance Sundays is a gathering place for spiritually diverse LGBTQ+ people.
Below is a selection of sUUstenance Sunday gatherings. Replays are hosted on the Clubhouse platform.
sUUstenance Sunday Gathering was previously called Communities of Restoration. These services were held on Zoom.