My sermons are most often about the things I’m interested in and learning about when I give them. I am a part of my own audience. Each year, at the … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher

Although it’s not precisely what he said, Winston Churchill is often quoted as saying, “Democracy is the worst form of Government except for all the others.” Today we take our … Continue reading “Except for all the Rest”

As we celebrate Pride Week, including all that we have accomplished over the years on behalf of those in the LGBT community, it seems a good occasion to consider the … Continue reading Does Equality Still Matter?

As we look ahead toward another church year, we ought to remember the recipe for success that has gotten us this far. The ingredients aren’t always pleasant, a little crap … Continue reading Manure + Thorns = Roses

Gravity keeps us from floating away into space but is not strong enough to prevent us from lifting our legs. Humans have always imagined powerful gods in charge of destiny … Continue reading God is a Weak Force – Magical Thinking and the Problem of Evil

Liberals believe all people are born with inherent worth and dignity, and they are. But achieving our full potential is another story and isn’t as easy to accomplish as just … Continue reading Unfolding Ourselves: How to Become Human

During this special service, we’ll consider the life and values of Fred Rogers through his songs and story. Our Religious Education Specialist, Stephanie Gronholz and minister Todd Eklof will help … Continue reading Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood – An Intergenerational Service for the Young and Young at Heart

Since the publication of my book, The Gadfly Papers, its opponents have begun to call anyone who disagrees with them “Gadflies,” and to dismiss anything they have to say as … Continue reading Gadflyism: Let Me Define it For You

Our church was the first to call Rev. John H. Dietrich to a Unitarian Pulpit (in 2011) and is where he first began calling himself a Humanist. Dietrich went on … Continue reading John Dietrich’s Sermon “The Kind of Salvation Man Needs” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof

Anxiety, especially among young people, is on the rise. In this sermon I’ll suggest its cause might be rooted in the fear of being publicly shamed and ostracized for unintentionally … Continue reading Omiliaphobia: Afraid of Speaking for Fear of Saying Something “Wrong”