UUCS Minister
During his final service with us before his unexpected death, church member Owen Muir asked me, “Instead of answering our questions, what question would you like to ask us?” It was a good question and took me a few moments to ponder. I finally responded, … read more.
In the science fiction film, Ready Player One, the creator of a virtual world says, “Reality is the only thing that’s real.” It makes good sense, but philosophy, which has given much thought to the perennial question of reality, isn’t so sure. In this sermon … read more.
Aikido best translates, “The Way of Harmony.” Although it is widely considered a martial art, Aikido is a philosophy of life that can be put into practice by anyone. In this sermon, we’ll consider its underlying movements and how they can be meaningful in our … read more.
The entire world is suddenly living in a new reality that most of us still don’t realize, which has led to much anxiety, denial, and hostility. What is the nature and evidence of this new reality, what are the ramifications or our resistance to it, … read more.
In this sermon, I’ll discuss the significance of Unitarianism’s historic values, the state of Unitarian Universalism today, and, based upon outcomes at its most recent General Assembly, the possibilities for its future.
This is an opportunity to ask me questions regarding topics I have or haven’t spoken of from the pulpit. Although I won’t engage in church business in this setting, I do enjoy a wide range of thoughtful questions.
Why do so many seem driven to have the final word and to convince everyone else they are right? How can this be healthy in a world of 7.5 billion people? Should we strive, instead, to say our piece then let go? Isn’t it better … read more.
In this sermon I’ll reflect upon my experience at the HxA (Heterodox Academy) Conference that I recently attended in Denver, CO.
The above title is the title of my dissertation. In this sermon, I’ll talk about what I learned during the process of researching and writing it.
Not having stop signs at every corner was new to me when coming to Spokane. At first, I had no idea how to navigate these uncontrolled intersections. Soon, however, taking responsibility for myself made me a safer driver in general. Today I wonder how much … read more.
