This is an opportunity to ask questions regarding topics Rev. Eklof has or hasn’t spoken about from the pulpit. As a Sunday service, he will not address church business matters … Continue reading Conversations with Todd

Thomas Jefferson once said, “Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” A healthy Democracy depends upon its citizens knowing, not what to think, but … Continue reading A Well-Educated Public: The Key to Preventing Democracy from Descending into Chaos

The Earth Charter is a global movement that offers principles we can apply to our lives, our work, our communities, or businesses, and much else, to help all life on … Continue reading Our Other Sixteen Principles: Getting to Know the Earth Charter

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