As we begin a new church year, I’d like to pause and reflect upon some last year’s sermons that have most transformed my own outlook.

It doesn’t seem to be getting much airplay, but there are signs a revolution is occurring in our nation, if not throughout our world, in which ordinary people are demanding a more level playing field for everyone. I’m personally excited and hopeful about this time of peaceful social transformation, but am also cautious about how we should proceed. In this sermon, I will discuss the difference between a rebellion and a revolution, and what it means to be truly revolutionary in our approach.

Even after the nationwide recognition of same sex marriage and the game changing transition of Caitlyn Jenner, there remains much animosity toward those in the LGBTQ community, and there are … Continue reading Tilting at Windmills: Why We Invent Make Believe Enemies

Prison in the United States is a kind of Hell on Earth, in which people are locked away as punishment for their evil ways, from which they remain marred with … Continue reading The Great Escape: Getting Punishment Out of Prison

Although I’m not an apocalyptic thinker and still have high hopes for the future, I do recognize that Global Warming may be the greatest threat to life on Earth since … Continue reading Earth’s Bucket List: Things to Do Before It’s Too Late

Where did it all begin? In 1961 when the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America formed the Unitarian Universalist Association? During the 18th Century when Universalist preacher … Continue reading Roots: The Unitarian Universalism of Jesus

Since I’m unable to display pictures of our Universe today, I’ve decided to talk about pictures instead, about looking at the big picture, or, more importantly, about painting the big … Continue reading To Walk in Beauty: The Art of Life

For many decades the word socialism has been anathema in our country, even though it was once a thriving political movement and party. Today it seems to be making a … Continue reading Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? The History & Heart of Socialism in America

How is it that religion can add such depth to the lives of some, while making the outlooks of others seem incredibly shallow? In this sermon we will explore the … Continue reading It’s Complicated: Beyond the Oversimplification of Religion

If, deep down, people are all the same, why is there so much division and conflict in the world? Perhaps it’s partly because some of us give in to fear … Continue reading Grandfather Fire: Thoughtfulness, Courage, and Remembering Who We Are