Speaker: Tinka Friend
“Is There a Place for Resurrection in the UU Faith?,” by Tinka Friend
Easter Sunday sermon is always a tough one for most UU ministers and lay leaders unless the UU congregation is predominantly Christian. The usual default is to focus on the Spring season, the Spring Equinox or Ostara. That has shown to be pretty safe topics, … read more.
“What Are You Waiting for?” by Tinka Friend
Stewardship Sermon: Why do you [we] pledge?
“The Promise of All Lives Mattering,” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
What does it mean to matter? How do you know you matter? Today’s reading takes a hard look at systematic racism and how it affects all of us. Colorblindness is often well-intentioned, an attempt to see everyone as a human being and therefore as the same, … read more.
“BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Crossing Over & Meeting Halfway,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES Summer Sermon Series, Part 4 of 4
To work our way through this ironic dilemma, during (this) month we have examined some particular kinds of difference that tend to cause problems both large and small in UU congregations – differences … read more.
“BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Different Life Experiences,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Summer Sermon Series, Part 3 of 4
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger is a minister at First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans. She believes in intersectionality, is a music lover, and is a proud mother and grandmother.
“Building Bridges Across Diversities: Political Differences,” by The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES: Summer Sermon Series, Part 2 of 4.
UU congregations are made up of people holding a wide variety of religious beliefs. In fact, UUism draws from several different faith traditions and we affirm the acceptance and encouragement of diversity. We … read more.
“Building Bridges Across Diversities: Different Beliefs and Spiritualities,” by Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS DIVERSITIES Summer Sermon Series, Part 1 of 4
UU congregations are made up of people holding a wide variety of religious beliefs. In fact, UUism draws from several different faith traditions, and we affirm the acceptance and encouragement of diversity. We … read more.
“Flower Communion,” by Tinka Friend
The Flower Ceremony, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community.
Originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, the Flower Ceremony was introduced to the … read more.
“Holding Fast,” by Rev. Kelly Weisman Asprooth-Jackson
We have all heard the phrase “The only constant in life is change.” Times change, perspectives change, relationships change. In the midst of these shifting references, is it possible for some things to remain authentic and true? In today’s sermon, Rev Kelly writes … read more.