Topic: Principle 1. The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person

“Love is Resistance: The Sharps’ Faith, Our Calling,” by Adam Wedeking

As part of our “Famous UUs” series, this Sunday’s sermon, “Love is Resistance,” explores the courageous lives of Martha and Waitstill Sharp, a social worker and minister who risked everything to rescue refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe. At a time when neutrality was the socially acceptable choice, the Sharps chose a “faith of resistance,” navigating dangerous … Continue reading “Love is Resistance: The Sharps’ Faith, Our Calling,” by Adam Wedeking

“Standing Up for Immigrant Justice,” by Elsa Hernandez, IC4IJ

Service video UUs view immigration through a lens of love and compassion, rejecting policies that dehumanize individuals. Just as love knows no borders, Unitarian Universalist’s dedication to justice reaches across boundaries and walls. We show up on the side of love with all families, regardless of citizenship status, and strive to create welcoming communities and … Continue reading “Standing Up for Immigrant Justice,” by Elsa Hernandez, IC4IJ

“Putting ‘Labor’ Back in Labor Day,” by the Rev. Dr. David Breeden

The most effective anti-poverty program this nation has ever had is labor unions. They help workers get paid fairly for a day’s work, some measure of safety in the workplace, a health plan, provision for overtime pay, and a pension plan. The principles of Unitarian Universalism call us to action. We can fight here for … Continue reading “Putting ‘Labor’ Back in Labor Day,” by the Rev. Dr. David Breeden

“Revolution Begins With A Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk

This Sunday worship service at the 2025 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly focused on responding with moral courage, shared wisdom, and faithful imagination to societal injustices like attacks on immigrants, the marginalized, DEI programs, and LGBTQ+ dignity. In this time of global and national uncertainty, we will look through a historical lens at the beginnings of … Continue reading “Revolution Begins With A Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Nicole C. Kirk

“Faithful Action,” by Rep. Mark Takano

In these times of both challenge and possibility, Congressman Mark Takano will share his vision and priorities for this congressional term, offering insight into how we can collectively shape a more just, compassionate, and inclusive society. Grounded in our shared values of Love, Justice, Equity, and Interdependence, this service invites us to reflect on the … Continue reading “Faithful Action,” by Rep. Mark Takano

“Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams

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This is the 3rd installment of “Love in the Complicated Places” given by Tinka Friend and Nick Williams. Following the 2nd installment which focused on failures they both experienced while working with students with disabilities, in this section Nick will speak about another experience in a high school in Norco. He was placed with a … Continue reading “Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams

“The Diagnostics of Pain,” Bill Casey

How do we deal with spiritual pain and better ourselves? The answer: we can transform our personal pain into large-scale social action and social justice. In picking to fight for causes that we care about personally, we can better ourselves and our community.

“Love in the Complicated Places, Part II,” by Tinka Friend & Nick Williams

Working with students who have severe problems can be very complicated, frustrating and exhausting. Even though we strive to find love and the inherent worth and dignity in each person, there may be times in which you will fail. Tinka Friend and Nick Williams share some of their “failures” and what they have learned as … Continue reading “Love in the Complicated Places, Part II,” by Tinka Friend & Nick Williams