Sermons by Wendy Karn

Let us celebrate Juneteenth and the reparative justice that will move us into a hopeful future.

What role do birds play in the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part? Stunning new research has given new light to how birds interact with the natural world. In celebration of Earth Day, we’ll look at the gifts of birdsongs.

As Unitarian Universalists, we are called to adapt to the changing world. Change can be challenging and sometimes we may see it as easier to hang on to the familiar. When we have love under our wings, change can bring forth transformation only dreamed of. As we celebrate the first week of Spring, a season full of transformation and growth, we’ll explore our proposed new covenant together.

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.

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.

In this service, we’ll examine how the influence of this powerful leader lives on in our community and in our dreams for the future.

As the story goes, a star once motivated three wise men to go on a long journey. Where do you find wonders and miracles in your life? And what the heck is a miracle anyway?!

Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience has been observed annually on November 20 since 1999. This day memorializes transgender individuals who have been victims of violence and hate crimes because of their gender identity. As global day of mourning and activism, we will honor those who we have lost and examine how to best support and love our beloved transgender community.

Many cultures see this time between Fall and Winter to be a time of remembrance. Dia de los Muertos, Samhain, and All Souls Day are just some of the holidays happening at this time. In this service, we will look at these traditions. How do we honor the legacies of our loved ones who are no longer with us? What were some of the beautiful gifts they shared?

What makes a good story stand the test of time? Can what was inspiring to our earliest UU ancestors still give us something to think about? We’ll examine how the parable of The Good Samaritan story from the Gospel of Luke still has relevance in today’s world.