Sermon Archive (Page 5)

Sermon Archive (Page 5)

Becoming Transformers

“Transforming our communities by living our Principles” is the second half of our mission statement. How do we do this as Unitarian Universalists?

The Gift of Friendship

We humans are social animals and seeking companionship is part of our nature. How does friendship, or even the simple act of being friendly enrich our lives? You might be surprised by how much we really need each other.

Self-Care for Social Justice

What if taking care of ourselves was the secret ingredient needed to create positive social change? When we rest, we are creating space for our best wisdom to emerge.

How the West Became WEIRD

The US is a WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic) culture. How does this make us different from other countries now and in the past? And is it a good thing or a bad thing?

The Social Implications of Universalism

In 1915 the Reverend Clarence Skinner wrote The Social Implications of Universalism, which has been praised and reviled over the years. Rev. James Ford believes taking it whole with flaws and brilliance and insight in about equal measures, it suggests what Unitarian Universalism might be at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

Our Forgotten Black UU History

February is Black History month and this week we will be looking at UU Black history. There is quite a lot of it and much of it has been forgotten or brushed aside. Let’s bring this important part of our history to light!

Was Jesus Woke?

What is woke-ism? Depending on who you talk to, it is either a good thing or a bad thing. Let’s have some fun today as we talk about this challenge facing our western culture.

Resistance is Futile

The War and Peace within Us. It’s that time of year we make resolutions to change – but after an initial burst of steam, we run into resistance and often then fail. How do we make peace with the war going on inside ourselves?

Fire Communion

The fire communion separates the end of the year from the beginning, helping us to put in perspective the joys and sorrows, the changes and transitions, the ups and downs of the year. It’s a half-way point in our church year, but a celebration of the outside calendar year’s end and year’s beginning.