It is frequently assumed that a deep devotion to Enlightenment principles makes one a Humanist, and, therefore, isn’t “very spiritual.” It is also asserted that human dignity, reason, freedom, and tolerance, therefore, cannot be the basis of a meaningful religion because these are simply too … read more.
The Apostle Paul has been called the true founder of Christianity. Yet the New Testament writings attributed to him hold many contradictions, sometimes suggesting he was a radical free spirit who included everyone and permitted just about anything, and sometimes that he was rigid, unforgiving, … read more.
Books to Prisoners Spokane is a small collective connecting incarcerated individuals with reading materials at their request.
They seek to empower people who are incarcerated with access to the books and knowledge they deserve.
The Spokane chapter of BTP was founded in 2016 and collaborates with other … read more.
Just in time for the holiday, Rev. Eklof will deliver one of John H. Deitrich’s historic sermons from the same pulpit this great figure once occupied. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s minister from 1911 to 1916, went on to become known as the Father of Religious … read more.
Roughly 2,000 years ago, the Roman authorities executed a young Jewish man named Jesus. Even this much we don’t know with certainty, yet there has been more said about him than any other person in history. In this sermon, we’ll consider what I think is … read more.
We’ve all been taught that prejudice is wrong and that we should never judge a book by its cover. But there is one type of prejudice we should have, human prejudice. Whatever else we see or think we see when looking at others, there is … read more.
Rod Serling, one of America’s most highly awarded and famous television writers and producers was also a Unitarian. The same values that drew him to our liberal religion were displayed in his screenwriting and TV programs, but also in the way he lived his life … read more.
In preparation for our annual partner church service on March 2, 2025, Jerry and Julie Jose enjoyed a Skype call with the Rev. Mónika Kerekes and her husband, Szabolcs. Her emphasis on building community in their congregation and village was in full swing during the … read more.
During the usual sermon period, Rev. Eklof will respond to live questions about topics he has or hasn’t previously discussed.
Listen to the audio of this sermon.
In December, our church held an important conversation on what pressing issues the Spokane Alliance should confront in 2025, a year of major change and political upheaval. Your concerns were conveyed to a discernment assembly on January 14, where more than 150 people met to … read more.
