During this service, members will have an opportunity to ask Rev. Eklof questions about topics he has or hasn’t addressed in previous sermons.

In this sermon we’ll explore the principal point of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s bestselling book, Antifragile, about the importance of facing adversity in order to grow, which is the true nature … Continue reading Lessons from the Hydra: Becoming Better through Adversity

Little can make us feel better about ourselves than pointing out others who are wrong. This psychological truth is at the core of many interpersonal conflicts: from personal relationships, to social conflict, to warfare. How do we begin to recognize this need in ourselves and learn to overcome it?

The partner church service brings us the latest news from the Unitarians in Felsőrákos, Romania, and meaningful memories from some of us who have visited there. During the second service … Continue reading Partner Church Service

There’s seems to be a natural tendency to feel certain, even defensive, of our beliefs and ideas. The more insistent we are about them, the surer we feel they must … Continue reading More or Less True: Why Extreme and Rigid Thinking Makes us Weak

If it is true that Liberalism is defined by its commitment to individual freedom and expression, then it has become clear that the Unitarian Universalist Association is no longer being … Continue reading The Occupation of America’s Most Liberal Religion

Let’s take a lesson from the Old West when it comes to taming today’s wilder West of mass shootings and inadequate gun control laws. SERMON TEXT CLICK HERE

I consider my sermons and expression of my own continuing journey and discoveries. On Sundays, I share only what I have myself been studying, and learning, and interested in. In … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher: The Important Things I Learned Last Year

Our annual candlelight service using 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 … Continue reading Cosmic Advent

This intergenerational story, written by Rev. Eklof, is a continuation of the classic Christmas story by Dr. Seuss. Just in time for the holidays, the Grinch is back with his … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Then Gave it Back