Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell

The Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell is an accomplished Unitarian Univeralist minister, writer, activist, and spiritual leader. She retired from parish ministry in 2009, after serving 17 years as the Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Church of Portland, Oregon, and was named Minister Emerita.

Marilyn has become a noted figure in the Unitarian Univeralist movement, known for her dynamic speaking, her writing, and her teaching. Frequently sought out by the media for interviews on various spiritual and social issues, she has received numerous awards and honors. She currently serves on the Executive Committee of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon.

Marilyn Sewell communicates in various ways -- to touch others, one at a time, in hopes of making a connection and adding to the public conversation.

Her communication comes through:

Film: "Raw Faith"
This surprisingly open and revealing documentary follows two years in the private life of Marilyn Sewell. Marilyn must rely on raw faith as she questions her future, her difficult past, her God and, most importantly, her ability to love. Learn more about this film, watch the film trailer, listen to the original song by Sheryl Crow.

"Raw Faith" Wins Another Award!
"Raw Faith" is the winner of the Best Feature Award at the 3rd Annual 2010 Columbia Gorge International Film Festival, which was held August 18-22, 2010 in Vancouver, Washington.

"Raw Faith" has just been accepted for the Martha's Vineyard Film Festival, March 18-20.  Marilyn will be a guest of the Festival and will do a Q&A following the screening.

Read the "Raw Faith" film review on the Spirituality & Practice website.

Marilyn Sewell is blogging about her film "Raw Faith" on MyFilmBlog.

Event Recap
Watch the video of Marilyn Sewell speaking at the Ser Cho Osel Ling Retreat Center near Goldendale, Washington on May 14, 2011.

Roughneck Daddy
Marilyn Sewell's sister, Donna Orchard, who appears briefly in the film "Raw Faith," has written a memoir about their growing-up days in northern Louisiana. The title of the book is Roughneck Daddy, and the book is written from a child's point of view. It is a good read, with interesting family pictures. Learn more.


Books
Eight published books, her two most recent being A Little Book on Prayer and A Little Book on Forgiveness. View the full list of books.


Articles and Interviews
Marilyn frequently contributes articles to magazines and books. Here's her recent interview of Christopher Hitchens for Portland Monthly: "Questions of Faith". Read more articles.

Blog: Reflections
Marilyn is taking a sabbatical from writing her "Reflections" while she tours with her film, "Raw Faith."  Check the "Raw Faith" Facebook site for on-going information about the film.

Online Show: Raw Faith Radio
Marilyn is the host of Raw Faith Radio, an online radio show designed for all those who are interested in spiritual growth and curious about matters of the spirit. The show airs each Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Pagatim.fm . Each week Marilyn picks a theme to reflect on and then answers your questions. Email your questions to Marilyn or post them on her blog, twitter or the Raw Faith Radio Facebook page; please include a name and the city where you are.