In 1966, Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future came to life in the western-in-space, Star Trek. Roddenberry showed us an optimistic future: humanity’s internal problems, including racism, poverty, and violence have been solved, and the morality of humans is tested in the wilderness of space. Starfleet and the Starfleet officers in the series serve as … Continue reading “Lessons From Star Trek,” by Alec Peck
The journalist and writer Naomi Wolf warns us that in recent years our leaders have deliberately, not accidentally, assaulted the premises of the Constitution, and freedoms we take so easily for granted that they are to us like air—invisible—may have been eroded beyond the possibility of repair in our lifetime. Do we take our American … Continue reading “Safe and Profoundly Unsound,” by Naomi Wolf
This year, as we celebrate and honor our country’s 250th year since the writing of our Declaration of Independence, many Americans struggle with how patriotic they should be feeling. Indeed, if they should be celebrating at all, given how many liberties have been reduced in recent years. It feels as though this Bold Experiment of … Continue reading “A More Perfect Union: Patriotism with Open Eyes,” by Tinka Friend
As part of our Famous UUs series, local folk musician Jonny Miller will lead a special service celebrating the life and legacy of Pete Seeger. Join us as Jonny shares stories about this beloved UU and activist, and leads the congregation in singing Pete’s powerful social justice-themed protest songs.
Father’s Day each year celebrates the people who fulfill not just the role of “father” but the role of “dad.” Providers, protectors, guides, and teachers, the role of fatherhood is not always embraced equally across those who become biological fathers. Today’s sermon celebrates the many ways that people experience the celebrated role of having or … Continue reading “Heavenly Father, and Earthly Ones Too,” by Mairi Moores
In this sermon we will learn about Housing First, an evidence-based approach that pairs permanent housing with voluntary supportive services to end homelessness. Drawing on our UU values of Equity, Justice, and Interdependence, we’ll examine why stability must come before Transformation, why science and spirit point in the same direction, and how our congregation can … Continue reading “Love is Home: Why Housing First Works, and Why Our Faith Demands It,” by Adam Wedeking
Today’s sermon features the stories and experiences of individuals impacted by current United States immigration practices, including time spent living in or visiting detention centers, and those who help to bring the imprisoned out of captivity and onto the path of citizenship. This sermon highlights the UU covenantal values of pluralism, justice, generosity, and equity, … Continue reading “Seeking Asylum,” by Guillermo
Mythology is full of wishes: genies in lamps, wishing on a star. Yet, most are wishes are incomplete, short-sighted, or the wish granters are malevolent. Yet we still wish even today, especially in politics. We wish for better cash flow for for the poor, an end to food insecurity, and so much more. Our dreams … Continue reading “When You Wish Upon a Star,” by Bill Casey
Meditation Summary: In the eternal nowness of the thrive and riot of life on our planet Earth, from barrier reefs, rain forests, boreal forests, tundra, fungal neural networks, micro and macrobiota in lakes, streams, grasslands and deserts, to the abyssal plains of our oceans, the archipelagos of our oceans and seas, to the lichen-encrusted rocks … Continue reading “Across the Geological & Genomic Fossil Records of Life, the One you Meet is You!” by Dr. Lee Greer
Compassion is considered the highest form of the 4 synonyms: pity, sympathy, empathy, and compassion. This was inspired in part by one of Lauren’s first lectures in nursing school, which discussed those 4 words. This sermon will discuss the meaning and importance of these words both sacred in the worlds main religions and secular when … Continue reading “Compassion”
