The role of motherhood has long been venerated and deemed one of the most important that a woman can take upon herself in her lifetime. This sermon seeks to not only celebrate those who have taken upon the sacred role of mother in life, but to also explore what it means to be “motherly” and … Continue reading “The Divine Role of Mother,” by Mairi Moores
Service Video As we approach the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere, and the holidays that accompany this time of year, we are reminded of the importance of balance, not only in nature but within ourselves and the institutions we support. Saint Patrick’s Day, Easter, Ramadan, Passover, Holi, and many others celebrate the renewal of … Continue reading “Balancing Acts,” by Mairi Moores
“You are perfect the way you are … and you could use a little improvement,” writes Japanese Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki. This sermon, given at the University Unitarian Church of Seattle, WA on July 9, 2023, explores our interior sense of being both judged and accepted. Rev. Bruce A. Bode, a native of Lynden, WA, … Continue reading “Something Judges Us, Something Accepts Us,” by Rev. Bruce A. Bode
The “American Dream” represents the ideals of freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness that have evolved throughout the country’s history. It is a phrase that describes the purported ethos of the United States: that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. Last week’s sermon, “Reimagining the American … Continue reading “Reflections on The American Dream,” by Mairi Moores
This sermon offers ideas related to upholding the American Dream by resisting actions that deny life, building closer knit communities, and encouraging one’s neighbor—all based on the UU principles of the world community as it relates to America, Justice, the Economy, Money, Poverty and Worth. It provides some historical perspective on what it meant for … Continue reading “Reimagining the American Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell
