Sermons
I balance my preaching so that they are not all of any one type of theology nor tone. Some are pastoral, others call you to action. Some are nurturing and others bolster the congregation to act on justice issues. Even if a sermon is historical or informational, they all relate to current times and issues we face. Most worship I plan has a faith formation aspect and many have congregational activities engaging a variety of learning styles.
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Sermon: Love is Messy
Love rarely follows the path we expect. The more expectations we bring, the less pleased we are with the relationship. Love is messy and surprising.
Spiritual Practice for Kids & Grown Ups
As people of faith, Unitarian Universalists and our friends and neighbors are all needing spiritual practice to keep ourselves well. Learn about how to fill
Calm Breaths
Denise and Aidan show us how to calm ourselves with deep refreshing breaths to settle our nervous system.
Pathetic Spiritual Practice
Often we get bogged down in taking care of our minds and spirits by avoiding activities that could soothe us, because we do not have
Love is a Verb
So often greeting cards and movies paint a picture of romantic love just happening. Sitcoms have mostly shown happy families representing people who get along
Emergent Leadership Strategies
Inspired by Black Queer Science fiction writer Octavia Butler’s exploration of our human relationships to change, Emergent Strategy in leadership, inspired by author and activist
Easter: Bad Girls of the Bible
Millions of people of faith honor a confluence of holy days for Muslims, Jews, and Christians, all honoring reflection and renewal, this weekend. As Unitarian
Celebrating Earth Day: Live Like Moss
Pandemic shutdowns gave us a glimpse of how the environment might respond if there were less consumption. Our environment can be a great teacher and
Pathetic Spiritual Practice
We are in times of great change and uncertainty. Our schedules are upended. Our nerves are frayed. Now more than ever, we need tools to
Question Box Service
Our UU faith calls us to be curious. The search for truth and meaning is not a place we arrive at, but an endless practice
The Power of Naming Feelings
Growing our hearts in faith means being able to name our feelings. It takes courage to name a feeling and own it, rather than passing off
Bold Courage– Part 1 Viola Liuzzo
In March 1965, the murder of Unitarian Universalist Viola Liuzzo, a Detroit housewife and mother of five, shocked millions of people around the country and, along