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

Time stamps to find what you are looking for:
Intro: 00:04
Reading: 02:13
Reflections: 03:39
Discussion: 15:05

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

Today’s podcast features the reflection from March 28th, 2021- “Mission, Vision, and Who We Are Now”, written by Rev. Schuyler Vogel and delivered by Ember Kelley. 

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

“Mission, Vision, and Who We Are Now”- 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 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

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 Tyler Tully and a discussion of Colonialism and its relationship to religion.

Tyler M. Tully is a doctoral candidate in Religion and the Arthur Peacocke Graduate Scholar in Science and Theology at Exeter College, Oxford, whose teaching and research engages intersecting entanglements between liberal-humanism and U.S. settler-colonialism, Indigenous and Feminist materialisms, critical race, affect and political ecology.

“Can We Decolonize Religion?” Featuring Tyler Tully

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)

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 Dr Sarah Coxon and a discussion of self and cultural change. 


Dr. Sarah Coxon is an archaeologist turned yoga teacher, activist, author and business mentor for magical women. She helps women dig deep to own their priestess magic and live their dharma, not their conditioning.

She is also the author of The Way of the Priestess: A Reclamation of Feminine Power & Divine Purpose, which is both a personal memoir and call to arms for any woman that feels trapped in a social cage that stifles her truest expression and longs to live an unapologetically fulfilled life.

Website: www.drsarahcoxon.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drsarahcoxon

Changing Ourselves, Changing Culture ft. Dr Sarah Coxon

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

Today’s podcast features the reflection from July 4th, 2021- a service focused around understanding the Fourth of July while working for justice.

Learn more about Fourth Universalist Society at 4thu.org

“Fourth of July: Nostalgia and Reality” : 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 Rev. Jason Carson Wilson of the Bayard Rustin Liberation Initiative, who joins us for a discussion of what it means to belong and to fight for liberation.

Jason Carson Wilson is an ordained United Church of Christ minister, life coach, and policy advocate. Wilson is the founding executive director of the Bayard Rustin Liberation Initiative and Fellowship of Reconciliation USA’s Field Support Organizer. He also serves as Community Renewal Society’s inaugural Bayard Rustin Fellow. Wilson is a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Howard University School of Divinity. He earned a Master of Divinity at Chicago Theological Seminary.

Learn more about the Bayard Rustin Liberation Initiative at https://www.angelictroublemakers.org 

Learn more about the Community Renewal Society at https://www.communityrenewalsociety.org/

Learn more about FOR at https://forusa.org.

Follow Jason on Medium at https://revjasoncarsonwilsonmdiv.medium.com/

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

Liberation and Belonging ft. Rev. Jason Carson Wilson

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

Join us for a reflection on the winter months ahead, post-holiday season with Rev. Schuyler Vogel. 

Today’s podcast features a reflection and further discussion from our 
January 8th, 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: 15:15

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

Holidays In January- Sunday Reflection And Discussion

On February 21st, 2023, we kicked off the first in our speakers series on Religion and Socialism. We were joined by Talia Lú, who shared about “Where Do We Go? Futures of Religion and Socialism”

This is a recording of the event.

About our guest Talia Lú:
Talia holds a Master's Degree in library and information science, and a Bachelor's Degree in art history. She studies Jewish history, with an emphasis in anti-zionism, editorial cartoons and their impact on the working class, and communist history more generally. They have been speaking out against injustice for as long as she can remember, and firmly believes in Fred Hampton's statement that, "theory with no practice ain't shit”.

Where Do We Go? Futures Of Religion And Socialism (Event Recording)

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

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

What wisdom does New York City have to offer us. Join Rev Francesca Fortunato for the Sunday Reflection from August 6th, 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

Soul Of The City: 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

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

Sacred Imagination : Sunday Reflection And Discussion

Sports as Civic Religion- Sunday Reflection and Discussion


The Olympics were originally a religious festival. Sports are often at the center of modern life. While no longer overtly religious, sports in modern life is shot through with all of the trappings of religion, especially as that which binds us together.  Exclusion from sports is not simply bullying but an attempt to exclude people from civic life. 
Our guest speaker today is Lily Carayannis who is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary. Her day job is investigating NYPD officers who are accused of misconduct. Lily focuses her ministry on ecology, animal liberation, trans rights, and police reform.


Time Stamps:
Reflection: 00:04
Discussion: 16:34

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 .

Sports As A Civic Religion

What Does Collective Liberation Mean? - Sunday Reflection and Discussion


This week, Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong explains that collective liberation, as framed by Rev. MLK Jr. and found in Buddhist teachings on nirvana, means no one is truly free until everyone is free. This concept is crucial for understanding intersectionality today, highlighting the interconnectedness of our struggles for freedom and justice.

What Does Collective Liberatiom Mean?

This podcast is part of our "Getting The Message" series, a podcast feature where we will share the Reflections from our Sunday Services, with additional discussion about concepts found in the Reflection.

Today's podcast features the reflection from November 15, 2020- ”Looking For God” by Rev. Kimberly Quinn-Johnson

Getting The Message: Looking For God

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

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

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