Here you are invited to join our local congregation for some of the talks presented at Astara's Sunday Services. Our variety of speakers, including Rev. Steve Doolittle, Rev. Fred Stewart, Rev. Peggy Tennent and others, offers multiple perspectives on spirituality and personal growth.
Listen to one or several and return to this page often as new recordings will be added regularly.
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“Visit to the Manger” [Christmas Service]
-- Rev. Peggy Tennent
Another of Dr. Robert Chaney's original Christmas stories, plus the traditional Visit to the Manger by the congregation with their Prayer Cards
Running time - 35:12
“Oh God! Why Am I Here?”
-- Rev. Bob Adam
An exploration of one of life's greatest mysteries
The characteristics of the female Bodhistattva of Compassion in action and how to cultivate her attributes in our lives
Running time - 38:40
“How It Feels to Be Free”
-- Rev. Laura Miller
What are the chains holding us, the bars keeping us apart, what is keeping us from giving all the love in our hearts? (Inspired by Nina Simone)
Running time - 51:12
“To Be or Not to Be of This World”
-- Ma Nithya Sarvasudah
When in awareness, every plane of existence is bliss
Running time - 23:58
“Breath, Movement and Relaxation”
-- Rev. Bob Adam
Getting back to basics
Running time - 34:35
“Changing Colors”
-- Rev. Samantha Pennala
Human cycles of change
Running time - 105:41
“Divine Manifestaiton Via Visualization”
-- Rev. Peggy Tennent
Can we do that?
Running time - 35:44
“Freedom to Think"
-- Pam Rau
Freedom in a thought, in a word.
Running time - 30:48
“Freedom -- 'Out of the Box' ”
-- Rev. Ruby Morrow
An expanded perspective.
Running time - 23:46
“Religion: Do Our Differences Matter?”
-- Pat Young
An exploration of how world religions answer three of life's biggest questions.
Running time - 19:42
“The Arrival of the Dove”
-- Dr. Frank Haggard
The coming of the Holy Spirit.
Running time - 29:06
“Bhakti -- The Path of Devotion and Surrender”
-- Ma Nithya Survasudah
One of the six classical yogas as a path to fuller engagement with God.
Running time - 23:22
“Where Exactly is 'Here' ”
-- Rev. Laura Miller
We work to know "who" we are, but do we know "where" we are? Take a moment to look around and get our bearings.
Running time - 34:16
“Mother's Day -- Mother Love”
-- Rev. Ruby Morrow
The greatest love ...
Running time - 31:51
“The Spiritual Journey”
-- Rev. Kay Wilse
... And the path to Peace.
Running time - 23:47
“The Resurrection and I -- If I Be Lifted Up" (EASTER SERVICE)
-- Dr. Frank Haggard
What are the implications for me today?
Running time - 41:37
“New Beginnings”
-- Barbara Sinor
New beginnings can happen in an instant! Discover the many ways we can learn to let go of the past, negative emotions, and resolve to begin again and live in the present.
Running time - 17:31
“Perspectives -- Viewpoints”
-- Rev. Ruby Morrow
Some wild, some sane, all different.
Running time - 26:59
“Experiencing Love In a Changing World”
-- Dr. Frank Haggard
We have the ability to reclaim our greatest inheritance even in a world of chaos and confusion.
Running time - 39:15
“Can You See the Face of God and Live?” -- Rev. Laura Miller
A personal experience with The Face of God that taught me to find it in unexpected places.
Running time - 28:33
“Wiggle Your Toes” -- Rev. Bob Adam
Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
Running time - 23:51
“Inner Awakening”
-- Maria Goodman
Ma Nithya Sarvasudah which means "Eternal Nectar of the Cosmos"
The Path to the Self.
Running time - 52:38
“Dr. Robert Chaney's 'The Three Angels' ”
-- Rev. Peggy Tennent
A timeless story from Dr. Chaney's Visits to the Manger.
Running time - 34:11
“Unlimited Possibilities” -- Rev. Ruby Morrow
Behave as a happy fool.
Running time - 31:31
“In the Spirit, Day to Day”
-- Rev. Steve Doolittle
Let's focus together on walking in the Light -- every day.
SELECTED SUNDAY SERVICE TALKS