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This sermon will explore the ideas of influential Unitarian theologian James Luther Adams, who spent time in 1930s Germany when fascism was on the rise. At a time in which we’re seeing a frightening resurgence of right-wing movements around the world, Adams’ work couldn’t be more relevant. This Sunday, we’ll explore such questions as: What … Continued
One of the great challenges of our current era is to see dark times not as indicative of an ever-downward spiral, but as a time for regeneration and rebirth. Why is this shift in thinking important, and how do we go about making it so that we are working to make the world whole rather … Continued
Even those of us who consider ourselves not at all superstitious tend to hold onto certain superstitious beliefs, practices or habits. Many athletes go through elaborate rituals before competing, and, surprisingly, research shows that superstitions can actually be linked with improved performance. This sermon will explore why this phenomenon occurs and what it might mean … Continued
In the 19th-century, many Unitarians described themselves as “first-person Unitarians,” meaning they believed in only the first part of the idea of the Trinity—God the Father, but not God the Son or God the Holy Spirit. However, in the 21st-century, it’s possible that the concept of a “third-person Unitarian” may be more relevant. This service … Continued
Stephanie began exploring Buddhism and mediation in our church as part of her spiritual journey. In this service, she will explain how this path has led her to take vows to first become a Buddhist and most recently to be a bodhisattva. Stephanie will explain how this journey has also included quitting her job and … Continued
Rock and roll superstar Bruce Springsteen has enjoyed enormous success in a career spanning five decades-at least in part because of his willingness to look unflinchingly at the human condition, to celebrate the goodness of life, and to point out where we fall short as individuals and as a society. This service will explore the … Continued
The concept of moral injury has been described as “the damage done to one’s conscience or moral compass when that person perpetrates, witnesses, or fails to prevent acts that transgress their own moral and ethical values or codes of conduct.” How are we seeing this concept play out in our world and what can we … Continued
We live in a world with many divisions and differences based on class, ethnicity, race, nationality, religion, region, gender, and more. Our challenge as religious liberals is to resist minimizing these differences, as many of them are very real and need to be respected-while at the same time recognizing some essential commonalities.
In the wake of the tragedy and fear that many American citizens were met with in 2016, the youth group is sharing what we can on healing and moving on. In a three part service, we will examine anger, fear, and healing in an attempt to cope with a shared struggle and freshen our approach … Continued
Our Universalist ancestors believed that, in the end, everyone would go to heaven. They believed that any God who was loving would not damn anyone to eternal hell. And they believed that it was up to each of us to create something like heaven on earth—to work for justice, to act with compassion and mercy, … Continued
