Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

Today's podcast features Tom Burke, a Union and Anti War Organizer and a discussion of organizing. 

Fight Back News: http://www.fightbacknews.org/
Book Mentioned in Podcast: 
https://www.amazon.com/Marxist-Leninist-Perspectives-Black-Liberation-Socialism

“Organizing For the People” Featuring Tom Burke

Easter Sunday- Sunday Reflections and Discussion

Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

Today's podcast features Shane Creepingbear and a discussion of colonialism and indigenous erasure. 

Shane Creepingbear belongs to the Cáuigù people and is a citizen of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, where he is a federally enrolled tribal member. Shane is currently the Associate Director of Admission at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH.

Colonialism: Knowledge and Erasure- Featuring Shane Creepingbear

On April 27, 2021, Fourth Universalist Society hosted an In Conversation discussion with Shane Creepingbear. This is a recording of that event.

In Conversation: Shane Creepingbear (Event Recording)

Can engaging abstract art help our spiritual journeys?  Wonder why Fourth Universalist has added some new art work? Come explore our relationships with art. 

Today’s podcast features the reflection from September 26th, 2021, “Abstract Art and Spirituality” with Rev. Schuyler Vogel.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

Timestamps to find what you are looking for:
Intro: 00:10
Reading: 02:07
Reflection: 03:59
Discussion: 20:26

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Abstract Art And Spirituality : Sunday Reflection And Discussion

Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

Today's podcast features Rabbi Micah Ellenson, known for his pop culture discussions on TikTok, who joins us for a discussion of how and why we engage popular culture through a lens of theology..

Rabbi Micah Ellenson lives in Connecticut with his wife, Sara, and daughters, Rose and Lily.  He was ordained in 2014 Hebrew Union College in Los Angeles.  Prior to Hebrew Union College Rabbi Micah was a teacher and basketball coach and youth director. Rabbi  Micah has a Master’s in Education from the American Jewish University and a Bachelors degree from the University of Southern California in psychology.  Aside from his family and Judaism, his passions include history, literature, comics, film, music and sports.  

Check him out on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@popculturerabbi 

Learn more about Fourth Universalist at www.4thu.org

Learning From Pop Culture ft. Rabbi Micah Ellenson

On October 11th, 2022, Fourth Universalist Society hosted Contemplating Pop Culture: Star Wars . This is a recording of that event. We discussed themes like Rebellion, Resistance, Feminism, Working Class Movements, Indigeneity, and Revolutionary Morality.

Our Contemplating Pop Culture series dives into the meanings, ideas, philosophy, and theology behind various pop culture topics. Check out past recordings here: https://4thu.org/education/special/popculture/

Contemplating Pop Culture : Star Wars

In most of the world outside the United States, Labor Day is May 1. Join us to think about the difference between these two ways of celebrating and ask what our own solidarity should look like. 

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our 
April 30th, 2023 service, led by Benjamin Van Dyne.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

Timestamps to find what you are looking for:
Reflection : 00:07
Discussion: 15:03

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Solidarity Forever - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

Join Rev. Sana Saeed to explore why covenantal relationships are important using the Japanese art of kintsugi as a metaphor.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our 
May 21st, 2023 service.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

Timestamps to find what you are looking for:
Reflection : 00:07
Discussion: 12:42

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Covenant & Kintsugi - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

What can the journey of the Equal Rights Amendment teach us about learning from disappointment? Join Gillian Kalson for today’s reflection. 

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

The Long Journey Of The ERA - Sunday Reflection

How can we learn to lean into our pains and fears to find our strength and freedom? Join Soyal Smalls, Director of Hospitality and Membership for the Sunday Reflection from July 30th, 2023.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Turning Wounds into Wisdom- Sunday Reflection

It’s Nice to Have a Friend- Sunday Reflection and Discussion

How our lives are shaped by our search for belonging, community, and friendship? Join us today for a discussion with Ember Kelley.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our 
August 27th, 2023 Service with Ember Kelly.

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:07
Discussion: 15:40

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

It’s Nice To Have A Friend

How do we put love into action? Join us with guest speaker Alyssa Lee to consider our calling to put love into action.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our 
February 11th, 2024 Service with Alyssa Lee.

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:11
Discussion: 14:00

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

Is Love Really All We Need?  - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

What does coming back into right relationship look like? What’s trust got to do with it?  

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Making It Right: Sunday Reflection

What should an apology look like? An authentic apology has to be victim-focused, including asking for their forgiveness. 

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from February 25th, 2024.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

An Authentic Apology - Sunday Reflection

What can music teach us about our own interdependence on one another? Join Director of Music Robert Buonaspina to find out!

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 3rd, 2024 Service with Robert Buonaspina, Director of Music

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:07
Discussion: 23: 55

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

Music As Interdependence - Sunday Reflection And Discussion

The final step in the reparation process involves making a conscious behavioral change to do something different when faced with a similar situation on whether or not to do the same harm in the future. How do we find a different way forward?

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 3rd, 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong.

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:07
Discussion: 17:22

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

A Different Way Forward: Sunday Reflection and Discussion

Join us for a special service, featuring a Question and Answer session with some of our Elder Spirits group members.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services. It includes the reflection from March 17th, 2024.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Elder Spirits Sunday

Join Fourth Universalist and Rev. David Carl Olson for a reflection on the lives and legacies of two martyrs to faith: Oscar Romero of El Salvador and Viola Liuzzo of Detroit. The Christian story of the week from Palm Sunday to Easter begins with a parade, and becomes the story of struggle and transformation. These two leaders lived as if the transforming power of faith were indeed true.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our March 24th, 2024 Service with Rev. David Carl Olson

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:07
Discussion: 14:14

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

Leading The Liberation Parade: Sunday Reflection And Discussion

What do Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter have in common? Join us for a journey from Death, to Grave, and finally Resurrection.

Today’s podcast features selections from our 
March 31st, 2024 Easter and Transgender Day of Visibility Service


Time Stamps:
About Today’s Service: 00:07
Opening Words:  01:35
About Death: 03:34
Death-Amy Fabrikant and Greg Eagen: 08:52
Grave- Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong: 13:21
About Resurrection: 21:01
Resurrection- Ember Kelley: 22:04
Closing Words: 28:15


This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 


The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension
And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety
Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Death,Grave, And Resurrection : Transgender Day Of Visibility

Stewards of our Covenant - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

What do you imagine the future of Fourth Universalist to be?

Join Reverends Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Jill Bowden, and Dr. Leonisa Ardizzone for the Sunday Reflection from April 14th, 2024.

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services.

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org.

Moving Into The Future

What do you love about the Earth? What motivates you to work for environmental justice? In today’s service we shared Love Letters to the Earth.

Today’s podcast features selections from our 
April 21st, 2024 Earth Day Service


Time Stamps:
Ember’s Love Letter: 00:07
A Love Letter from Thich Nhat Hanh:  02:29
Rev. Jonipher’s Love Letter: 05:02
Deb’s Love Letter: 09:36


This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 


The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension
And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety
Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

Protecting What We Love : Love Letters To The Earth

Have you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone recently? Can discomfort benefit us? Join us for today’s message as we consider the benefits of a cold shower.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our April 28th, 2024 Service with Pamela Patton

Time Stamps:
Reading: 00:07
Reflection: 06:26
Discussion: 22:22

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .
Have you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone recently? Can discomfort benefit us? Join us for today’s message as we consider the benefits of a cold shower.

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our April 28th, 2024 Service with Pamela Patton

Time Stamps:
Reading: 00:07
Reflection: 06:26
Discussion: 22:22

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

The Blessing Of A Cold Shower  Sunday Reflection And Discussion

Why are we revising Article II of our bylaws and what do the new values have to say about who we are as UUs? Are we getting rid of the principles and sources?

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our May 5th 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong.

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:07
Discussion: 17:23

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

Out Of Principle- Sunday Reflection And Discussion

Love at the Center - Sunday Reflection and Discussion

What does it mean to have love at the center of your life? Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion of our May 19th 2024 Service with Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong.

Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:08
Discussion: 19:30

This podcast is part of our Sunday Reflection and Discussion series, where we share the reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Service. 

The podcast in audio form can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/thefourthudimension

And on our YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/c/fourthuniversalistsociety

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org .

Love At The Center

Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

Today's podcast features Rev. Schuyler Vogel, who serves as the Senior Minister of the Fourth Universalist Society in the City of new York. Since joining Fourth Universalist in 2016, their ministry together has been featured in the New York Times, The Nation, WNYC/NPR, and Democracy Now!   

Learn more about Fourth Universalist at 4thu.org

Caring Communities Featuring Rev. Schuyler Vogel

With our November theme of Self Care and Community Care, we wanted to offer a guided meditation for our listeners. Hope you enjoy!

Special Podcast: A Guided Meditation

Welcome to The Fourth U Dimension, the official podcast of The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York. This podcast is managed by the Religious Education team, and exists to help dive deeper into the important questions of our moment.

Today's podcast features our very own Sean Mayes, Director of Music at Fourth Universalist Society- for an episode featuring three special song clips.

Special Music Episode! Featuring Sean Mayes

Fourth Universalist Society Director of Religious Education Ember Kelley and Assistant Director of Religious Education Colin Wulff discuss the famous and beloved (now 35-year-old) video game series "The Legend of Zelda," from a theological perspective, with reflections on the pluralistic influences of historical and living faith traditions on the world and narratives of Hyrule, how the different installments in the series express these elements, and how to make sense of the mythology of the Zelda universe.

"The Legend Of Zelda" And Theology

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