Speaker: Michael Eselun

Wheels on My Suitcase

Pacific Time. Join us In-Person Or on Zoom via live.emersonuuc.org; Meeting ID: 941 8596 3035; Password:  chalice Or Call: (669) 900-6833; Passcode: 1410162   Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate Music — Antonius Nazareth, Music Director We all carry around our own unique burdens—“our baggage,” if you will. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, will … Continue reading Wheels on My Suitcase

Face the Music and Dance

Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate Popular guest speaker, and UCLA oncology chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore the dance we do between acceptance and self-compassion.   If we reach for acceptance of our circumstances as a pathway to inner peace, what part does self-compassion play? Music:  Kevin Mathie

Ecotones

Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate Michael Eselun, UCLA oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, will explore those liminal spaces in which we sometimes find ourselves on life’s mysterious journey—thresholds that are neither one reality or another, and yet may open a path to our deepest truths.  Possibly even the sacred. Michael Eselun, serves as the chaplain … Continue reading Ecotones

Spiritual Report Cards

ORDER OF SERVICE LINK: emersonuuc.org/oos Multi-Platform Service:   In-Person:  Bring vax card, masks, & follow Health & Safety Covenant. OR Join us on Zoom via live.emersonuuc.org Or call: (669) 900-6833  and enter Meeting ID: 858 109 2800 Password:  chalice Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate How many of us live our lives as if there will be a … Continue reading Spiritual Report Cards

Loss—Holding On and Letting Go

Moving together through these challenging times, we find ourselves confronted by loss in so many dimensions. What might be there for us? Do we hold on or let go? UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share reflections on these questions. Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate Choral Anthem: “Quiet Place” by Jean Baptiste Lully, text and … Continue reading Loss—Holding On and Letting Go

What Matters?

David Early, Worship Associate Todd Covert, Tech Associate Moving together through these challenging times, we find ourselves, perhaps on a daily basis, reassessing our priorities. UCLA Oncology Chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share reflections on the question, “What Matters?” We are excited to have favorite guest speaker Michael Eselun with us again. … Continue reading What Matters?

June 16, “Back to Junior High”

Oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun will share some deeply personal reflections about junior high school– a pivotal and often painful time that leaves indelible memories for many of us.  In dialogue with some of those 13-year-old’s perceptions, what might be discovered about inherent worth, dignity and compassion? Michael Eselun, BCC, serves as … Continue reading June 16, “Back to Junior High”

Perfect Strangers

Linda Fitzgerald, Worship Associate Popular guest speaker and UCLA Oncology Chaplain, Michael Eselun will explore our relationship to strangers. We are often told from a young age, “Don’t talk to strangers,” only to find that sometimes such encounters might be “perfect.” The Special Music for this service will be offered by Molly Siskin, who will … Continue reading Perfect Strangers