The topic of the State of Israel and its treatment of Palestinians has long been taboo in the U.S. Bringing it up can be extremely divisive, even among liberals, even among liberal Unitarians. It takes courage to discuss the matter in public but discuss it … read more.

Our species has biologically and neurologically evolved to be on the lookout for danger. Hence, we tend to be pessimistic about the future (and the present, for that matter). We see the terrible impacts of global warming, the devastating wars and violence in the world, … read more.

Things are a lot different than they were when I was born almost sixty years ago, and today they are changing more quickly than ever. There’s even serious planning and investment going into actually finding a whole new world by sending astronauts to Mars, workers … read more.

Today we take the concept of “humanity” for granted (although we don’t always act like it). But, throughout most of human history, people were tribal and saw little connection between their groups and outsiders. The notion of our “common humanity” and, therefore, the inherent worth … read more.

Given that Christmas Eve falls on Sunday this year, we will not hold our usual morning services but invite everyone to attend our annual Cosmic Advent that evening starting at 4:30 p.m. This candlelight service includes traditional Christmas hymns, readings from a variety of religions, … read more.

It’s a Wonderful Life was director Frank Capra’s response to the difficulties of the Great Depression and the horrors of World War II. That sentence alone says a lot about the film. In this sermon we’ll go more deeply into its origin and meaning, which … read more.

There are few words more nebulous and inconsistently defined than “spiritual.” Yet it is frequently used as if everyone knows exactly what it means. Sometimes it’s used to criticize the beliefs, thinking, and even the character of those deemed “not very spiritual” or “not spiritual … read more.

During this occasional service, Rev. Eklof will once again field questions from attendees about a variety of topics. Although he reserves matters of church business for church business meetings, any other questions regarding things he’s already discussed or hasn’t discussed at all are welcome.

Rev. John H. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s minister from 1911 to 1916, went on to become known as the Father of Religious Humanism. In his wish to reawaken us to this seminal figure’s relevance today, Rev. Eklof continues his series of occasionally reworking and delivering … read more.

Enlightenment Liberalism has three legs — freedom, reason, and tolerance, rooted in a commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of every person. Last month, Rev. Eklof gave a sermon on the history and importance of tolerance. He’ll begin November by discussing why Reason matters, … read more.