In this sermon, I’ll talk about some of the benefits of and concern about Artificial intelligence by going straight to the source. My response to common questions about job replacement, human ethics, and AI taking over the world will be based on my conversations with … read more.

I was deeply moved by Rachea Thomas’s January 12 rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” While listening, I felt deep longing for the better kind of world I dream of; the longing and dream that is behind all my sermons. I also realized that it can’t … read more.

Social psychologists have long understood that human beings crave unity in our need for belonging. The age-old phrase “United we stand, divided we fall” became an American motto after Abraham Lincoln used it during his second inaugural speech. In this sermon we’ll explore the opposite … read more.

During the usual sermon period, Rev. Eklof will respond to live questions about topics he has or hasn’t previously discussed.

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Social Psychologist Erich Fromm believed it is possible for an entire society to become insane. Such insanity is indicated, as with individuals, when there is a general disassociation from reality and the expression of self-destructive and sociopathic behaviors. In this sermon I’ll discuss why I … read more.

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.

This candlelight service includes traditional Christmas hymns, readings from a variety of religions, and short homilies to help us celebrate the miracle of every birth and the birth of the Universe itself. Join us in person or on our live stream for this special holiday … 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.