In the 1990 film, Jacob’s Ladder, Meister Eckhart is quoted as saying, “If you’re frightened of dying and you’re holding on, you’ll see devils tearing your life away. In this … Continue reading Dreaming with Devils

Unless time travel is possible, now may be the only moment that has ever and ever will exist, but this doesn’t mean now isn’t impacted by our anxieties and dreams … Continue reading The Power of Tomorrow: The Importance of Considering the Legacy We’ll Leave Behind

Services are held at 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. “Don’t just do something, stand there!” This turn of phrase gets at the heart of what this sermon is about—a … Continue reading Still Life: The Art of Doing Nothing

Services are held at 9:15 & 11:00 a.m. each Sunday. During his first message of the new year, Rev. Eklof will consider what most impacted him while studying for, preparing, … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher: Reflections on What I Learned in 2017

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

During this service, members of the Greatness of a Time (GOAT) Collective will join Rev. Eklof in a service that explores how racism and white supremacy are barriers to self-fulfillment, … Continue reading Love or Racism: Achieving Human Potential in an Age of White Supremacy

John Lennon asked us to imagine a world without countries, religion, war, or possessions. For many, envisioning a world without these things is but a flight of fancy, if not … Continue reading Imagine: A Deeper Look at John Lennon’s Most Endearing Song

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 … Continue reading The Wisdom of Jesus: Environmentalism and the Bible

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 … Continue reading Unitarian Universalist History in a Nutshell

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 … Continue reading It’s Not the Thought that Counts: Transforming the World by Changing the Rules