00:00 CALL TO WORSHIP: Rev. Erin Walter
01:36 SERMON: “Baby, We Need a Barn Raising” by Rev. Erin Walter
Pandemic isolation has had a deep impact on mental health and community dynamics. Today we reflect with Rev. Erin Walter on spiritual resources for mental health and our calling to community care. For this service, Rev. Walter draws inspiration from music, Mr. Rogers, womanist theologian Monica Coleman, and more. Rev. Erin will join us remotely for this service. Worship Associate: Kathy Warne
Bio: Rev. Erin J. Walter (she/her/hers) is the Acting Executive Director of the Texas Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry, an activist, musician, and dance teacher. She was the winner of the 2017 Sermon Award from the UU Women’s Federation and is the singer/songwriter for the band Parker Woodland, whose music you’ll hear in this service. Rev. Erin is affiliated with Wildflower (UU) Church in Austin, TX. You can find more about her music and ministry at ErinJWalter.com.