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

Psychologist Erich Fromm once made the distinction between two orientations, the Necrophilous and the Biophilous—death and life. In this sermon we’ll explore what Fromm means and consider how these opposing … Continue reading Death Wish: Why So Many People Choose to be So Destructive

As the year comes to a close, we’ll consider what Rev. Eklof thinks are some of its most significant technical achievements and the hope they offer us on our path … Continue reading The Most Transformative Technologies of 2021

Many scholars classify the historical Jesus as a “Wisdom teacher,” a term used to describe those whose teachings are inspired by nature. This isn’t often the first thing that comes … Continue reading Jesus Was a Tree Hugger: How Christianity’s Namesake was Inspired by Nature

When it comes to Global Warming, some say it’s already too late to do anything about it. “Game over.” In this sermon we’ll explore reasons to hope that it isn’t: … Continue reading Cool It: What it Will Take to Reverse Global Warming