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Elise Brenner, Ph.D. and Nancy Spatz, M.D.

January 14, 2022 by xk Leave a Comment

Elise Brenner, Ph.D. and Nancy Spatz, M.D.

Take On Faith – January 18, 2022

Elise Brenner, Ph.D. and Nancy Spatz, M.D. co-authored the book, Reiki: A Self-Practice To Live in Peace with Self and Others, published by O-Books, a John Hunt imprint. They joined Rev. Xolani “xk” Kacela for an enlightening conversation about Reiki on Take On Faith, KTAL-LP in Las Cruces.

During the interview, Brenner and Spatz, explored Reiki beginning with its origins in the early 20th century. Also, they talked about its five precepts, how the practice promotes resilience, and how hands-on self-practice heals individuals and the world.

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You can reach Elise Brenner at elise@brennerreikihealing.org and and Nancy Spatz at inspirational.strength.nancy@gmail.com, respectively.

From the Publisher’s Website:

How is Reiki practice like a snow globe, a palm tree, and an anchor?

As we navigate life’s unpredictable squalls and waves of adversity, we aspire to settle like the snow in a snow globe, feel rooted like the base of a palm tree in a storm, and be anchored like a steady ship.

Reiki: A Self Practice to Live in Peace with Self and Others provides readers with self-Reiki how-tos for putting these metaphors into action to build an inner mind-body unshakable foundation, and to relieve the suffering of others. This book opens a door to a mindful way of living with ease rather than struggle.

Whether it is fear of coronavirus, receiving texts in ALL CAPS, a frightening diagnosis, or worry over a child, the self-Reiki practices introduced here will alleviate pain and overwhelm, ushering in mindfulness, resilience, and recovery capacity.

Revs. Carolyn Wilkins & Xolani Kacela

December 31, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Take On Faith – January 1, 2022

Revs. Carolyn Wilkins & Xolani Kacela look ahead to 2022 and share their expectations, hopes, and dreams. They discuss what they view as goals and objectives for our leaders and the impact on people of faith and religion. This episode of Take On Faith broadcast on KTAL-LP 101.5 FM features the two co-hosts, only.

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Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa Bailey

November 26, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa S. Bailey

Take On Faith – November 27, 2021

Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa S. Bailey appeared as guests on Take On Faith. They discussed their shared ministry and marriage with Rev. Xolani Kacela, the show host. Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa Bailey joined the program from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rev. Bailey serves as minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas, NV. He is also a Board-Certified Clinical Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor with the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy.

Lisa Bailey works in the social justice arena with the Showing Up for Racial Justice Las Vegas chapter, the boards of No Racism in Schools #1865, and the Artivists. Lisa was an advance reader for The Black UU Survival Guide.

During the talk, they gave witness to life as Unitarian Universalists. Each spoke about their experiences being in a mixed marriage. Rev. Gordon Clay and Mrs. Lisa S. Bailey also shined light upon the challenges of leading a white church.

Interestingly, the Bailey’s provided insight to the limits of a BIPOC leader in a white church. They spoke about the differences between Black church ministry and white churches. They offered insights to what keeps the two worlds apart.

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You can reach the Gordon C. Bailey or Lisa S. Bailey on their YouTube channel, The Bailey View.

From Guests’ Church’s Website:

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas exists as a religious community. The valley-wide ministry shares the principles of Unitarian Universalism and provides a sanctuary and a voice for spiritual seekers. It serves as a force for social justice in the greater community. Here, we challenge members, friends, and visitors to think for themselves, grow spiritually, and express and live their values.

Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.

October 4, 2021 by xk Leave a Comment

Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.

Take On Faith – October 9, 2021

The Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Executive Minister of First Unitarian Universalist of Richmond, VA was the guest on Take On Faith. He joined host, Xolani Kacela, for a far-ranging conversation about his unique role at FUURV. They also discussed his role as a board member of the UUA.

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From Guest’s Church Website:

History of First UU RVA

THE ROOTS of liberal religion in Richmond, Virginia began early in the 19th Century when missionary circuit riders drifted in from the northeastern states spreading a new religious message.  In 1830 Rev. John B. Dods spent six months in the city, organizing the first joint denomination of Unitarians and Universalists. 

In 1831, their new meeting house was dedicated as the First Independent Christian Church of Richmond and John B Pitkin was the first minister to be installed by representatives from both faiths.  The unconventional views of Christianity espoused by Rev. Pitkin attracted Richmond’s young intellectuals and businessmen.

More History

Over the next 30 years the church struggled with the ever present financial problems, a succession of transient ministers and the conflict of how to justify their position as a Christian Church.  In 1862 the society’s minister, Rev. Alden Bosserman, was arrested in a “sweep” by Richmond’s Confederate Administration along with several well known Unionist Richmond merchants.  They were suspected to be operating a ‘Union Underground’ designed to move Union soldiers caught behind the lines back into the North and assist occasional slave runaways. 

Bosserman, along with Franklin Stearns, Burnham Wardwell, G. W. Frosst and Charles Palmer, was lodged in a slave jail designated for political prisoners awaiting their court hearing; former U.S. Senator, John Minor Botts, spent two months on the second floor of Lumpkin’s slave jail with a view of Shockoe Bottom’s factories through its barred windows.   

The Richmond Dispatch (04/03/1862) lists Rev. Bosserman among Castle Godwin’s prisoners.   His congregation, suspected to be an abolitionist front, continued to live with the indignity of the smear tactics aroused by their leader’s arrest for treason and a hostile community that took advantage of any opportunity to misrepresent their beliefs.  After five months in prison, living under deplorable wartime conditions, Rev. Bosserman was released as part of a prisoner exchange.

Virginia’s secession from the Union proved to be the death-knell for the church on Mayo Street.   As the war continued, the exceptional prosperity of the city disappeared under the strain of the political situation.  Slave discontent turned into rebellion, an embargo had closed the city’s port, businesses began to fail and banks suspended specie payment.  The weather was bitterly cold, cholera was rampant and there were food riots.  Without leadership or the means to meet their financial obligations, the church disbanded officially in 1875.

RE-ESTABLISHMENT began with Sunday night meetings in the home of D.R. Wilson.  At first, it was just a few friends getting together to read liberal literature and share their religious ideas.  As more people joined the group, the American Unitarian Association (A.U.A.) initiated a mission effort.  Early in 1893 Rev. George L. Chaney came to Richmond and began holding services in Belvidere Hall.  A Women’s Alliance and a Sunday school were organized and the congregation grew under Rev. Chaney’s leadership.   On December 31, 1893 eighteen people stepped forward to sign the Bond of Union that would formally create the First Unitarian Church of Richmond.

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