Parking at Pride
Before you park at Riverfront Park this Saturday, June 14, 2025 for Pride and/or the No Kings Protest, please consider the following: There are about 1,000 to 2,000 activists are … Continue reading Parking at Pride
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Freedom of Speech, College Campuses, and Pro-Palestinian Protestors
The US Government’s attack on America’s college campuses and its punitive behavior toward students who voice their opinions on the current conflict between Israel and Hamas is unprecedented and goes … Continue reading Freedom of Speech, College Campuses, and Pro-Palestinian Protestors
Opportunities for Good Trouble in Spokane
In-person Protests and Rallies Last week, we heard that the City Council was planning to use our city’s funds to purchase two military-grade sound weapons (long-range acoustic devices, aka “sonic … Continue reading Opportunities for Good Trouble in Spokane
Unitarianism and the Humanistic Ethic
Humanism is often treated as a latecomer to, if not an interloper of, Unitarianism. In this sermon Rev. Eklof will argue the contrary is true, that humanism and the humanistic … Continue reading Unitarianism and the Humanistic Ethic
Todd at the Movies: Some of My Favorite Films and What They Mean to Me
During our last “Conversations with Todd,” Shane Gronholz asked what films have been most meaningful to me. I mentioned a couple, like Ghandhi and The Exorcist. During this sermon I’ll … Continue reading Todd at the Movies: Some of My Favorite Films and What They Mean to Me
Message from the Social Justice Coordinating Council
The Social Justice Coordinating Council is asking the congregation to vote on June 8, 2025 to sign the Apartheid-Free Communities pledge, which is as follows: If we sign this pledge … Continue reading Message from the Social Justice Coordinating Council
Toward a World of Open Arms and Open Borders
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John Dietrich’s Sermon: “Nationalism and Internationalism” | As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof
Rev. John H. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s minister from 1911 to 1916, went on to become known as the Father of Religious Humanism. In his wish to reawaken us to … Continue reading John Dietrich’s Sermon: “Nationalism and Internationalism” | As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof
The End of an Era: The Dismantling of Unitarian Universalism by the Illiberal Left
Liberal religion in North America has struggled to thrive, and sometimes just to survive, since its arrival more than 200 years ago. Today, liberal religion, as we know it, manifested … Continue reading The End of an Era: The Dismantling of Unitarian Universalism by the Illiberal Left
Jewish Voices for Peace … at Home in Spokane
Guest Speaker: Morton Alexander The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane will host a panel discussion among several speakers who are members — or their allies — of the nationwide umbrella … Continue reading Jewish Voices for Peace … at Home in Spokane