UUCS Minister
I often refer to the Bible as the “Binder,” to convey that it’s really a collection of disjointed texts written, edited, and accumulated over hundreds of years. Yet there are a few commonalities in many of its writings, including an ancient and profound appreciation for … read more.
In honor of “Denomination Sunday,” this sermon will explore upon our faith’s unique history, expanding upon the slide show I’ve developed for our new member orientation. It’s an exciting and inspiring history of our origins and evolution that will encourage us to carry on in … read more.
Activism today often seems to have more to do with repressing ideas and speech, or else removing a few symbols of older offensive ideas, but not so much about toppling the institutions and systems that continue to cause inequality and oppression.
Most people want to do the right thing. It’s called having a conscience. But how can we know when we’re following our conscience, that inner voice that requires us to be considerate and thoughtful in all we do?
Have you ever been afraid to express a thought, not because you felt you might be wrong, but because you might be ostracized or demonized for bringing up a forbidden subject? Me too. Nevertheless, popular as it might be, Harry Potter is just a story.
In this sermon, I’ll reflect upon some Tarot images I’ve drawn with our church in mind, images to help us consider many things including, what works for and against us, what our greatest challenges are, and our greatest strengths.
Water communion is a sacred ritual of Unitarian Universalist communities often used at the end of the summer. This year, we will have a water ceremony, and celebrate the importance of coming back to our source, as an entire church family.
According to the Christian tradition, ingesting consciousness expanding plants is the original sin. If this is so, I must admit, I’ve sinned more than once—twice to be exact. So, I’m not much of a sinner, but these transformative experiences have forever shaped who I am.
If we have a moral obligation to consider the consequences of our actions, especially regarding how they might impact others, then the term, “thoughtful,” is a good one for describing this unity of heart and mind. It’s a good word to reflect upon in considering … read more.
I keep hearing things like, “Global warming is a hoax,” “Obamacare is a disaster,” “Protecting the Environment will cost jobs,” “Government is the problem,” and so on, most of which seems to go unchallenged in the mainstream, even as things are heating up, millions more … read more.
