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: “Robert G. Ingersoll: An Appreciation” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof

During this annual service, we will celebrate our continuing and longtime friendship with our partner church in Felsőrákos, Romania.

These two words share the same root, although one feels positive and the other negative, yet our pathways and pathologies share so much in common that it’s difficult to distinguish … Continue reading Pathway or Pathology: How to Know the Difference

Almost forty years ago, George H. Bush ran for U.S. President expressing his desire to help create a “kinder, gentler nation” by encouraging Americans to care for others through volunteerism, … Continue reading A Kinder, Gentler Nation—Really?

Is Donald Trump and authoritarianism the future of America or does he represent the final phase of a fading past? Political Scientist and American Futurist, George Friedman argues the latter … Continue reading The Storm before the Calm – My Takeaways from George Friedman’s Intriguing 2020 Book

Too often we worry about matters we have no control over, rather than concentrating efforts on what we do. In this sermon we’ll explore the power of letting go so … Continue reading Getting a Grip by Letting Go

The rules and laws we institute are supposed to make society better, but often they are an excuse to justify cruelty, exploitation, inequality, and selfishness. But we know how we … Continue reading The Law of Flesh and the Heart of Stone

During this post-holiday service, attendees will have an opportunity to ask Rev. Eklof questions about topics on their minds. Listen to the audio only of the first sermon. Listen to … Continue reading Conversations with Todd

This annual candlelight service includes traditional Christmas hymns, live musical performances, readings from a variety of religions, and short homilies to help us celebrate the miracle of every birth and … Continue reading Cosmic Advent

My sermons almost always express something of my own continuing search for greater understanding, which is why I think of myself as always “preaching to the preacher.” Organizing my own … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher