This special service explores the four paths of Creation Spirituality as outlined by theologian Matthew Fox and expressed through the life and music of Mother Nature’s son, John Denver. It … Continue reading The Creation Spirituality of John Denver

During the usual sermon period, Rev. Eklof will respond to live questions about topic he has or hasn’t discussed.

I believe one of the greatest obstacles to happiness today is a pessimistic, cynical, or even hopeless feeling about the future. Let’s call it a dystopian attitude. The opposite is … Continue reading Prototopia: Moving Forward toward a Better Tomorrow

I often jest, “Just because I’m an atheist doesn’t mean I don’t believe in God.” I don’t believe, that is, in a personal god, nor in a benevolent and mysterious … Continue reading An Atheist’s Meanderings about the Nature of God

There is a belief these days that it is morally wrong for those of one culture to adopt the ways of another culture, or for individuals of one identity to … Continue reading Catching Culture: Why We Cannot Help but Influence and Change Each Other

Liberal values are the only values that have ever moved humanity forward, toward its fuller potential. Yet this does not mean its promise has only been stalled because of resistance … Continue reading When Liberalism Goes Terribly Wrong (Alternatively – When Populism Swings Left)

The late Moritz Kundig, who died earlier this year, was a longtime member of UUCS and the architect and builder of our current church facilities. He also left behind a … Continue reading The Roots of Humanism: Map for a Happy Life | by Moritz Kundig as Amended and Presented by Rev. Eklof

If good is what is good for human flourishing and individual unfolding, what is the humanistic definition of evil? It is reasonable to conclude evil must be that which is … Continue reading Pure Evil and the Humanistic Ethic

At the start of each new church year, I like to consider which sermon topics and insights I’m learning and speaking about have been most transformative and meaningful for me. … Continue reading Preaching to the Preacher

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 … Continue reading John Dietrich’s Sermon: “Unitarianism and Freedom of Thought” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof