Topic: Motivation/Inspiration
“Inauguration of a New Day,” by Rev. Dr. Brent Smith
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. He was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968.As we remember Dr. King today, let’s ask ourselves what we want to be remembered for, … Continue reading “Inauguration of a New Day,” by Rev. Dr. Brent Smith
“The Cost of Freedom,” by Rev Frank Clarkson
At its core, freedom is about individual liberty. It’s the freedom to live life on your terms, as long as it doesn’t violate the rights of others. It’s the right to speak your mind, practice your faith, and live your values without fear of persecution. This includes respecting the freedom of others. True freedom requires … Continue reading “The Cost of Freedom,” by Rev Frank Clarkson
“What We Want and What We Need,” by Alec Peck
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” This age-old wisdom is hard enough to internalize, and yet we must also live the changes we want for our friends, our community. It is every person’s inherent right to live with dignity in a beloved community. Life on Earth and our being together is … Continue reading “What We Want and What We Need,” by Alec Peck
“The Courage To Covenant,” by Rev. Kimberley Debus”
UUism is a faith bound by covenant. This agreement we make for what kind of church we want — what kind of community we want — has power only because we all agree with it and believe in its realization. This agreement with our neighbors and with the Gods is one we make for ourselves. … Continue reading “The Courage To Covenant,” by Rev. Kimberley Debus”
“Love In the Complicated Places – Pt 3,” by Nick Williams
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
“A Future Where We Can Thrive,” by Andrew Batcher”
In the midst of overlapping climate crises and mounting social injustice, we are in a time of great change and profound anxiety. Taking a note from those who have gone before us, the UUA Climate Justice Revival is meant to be a time to come together and re-commit to realizing collective environmental equity in our … Continue reading “A Future Where We Can Thrive,” by Andrew Batcher”
“How Shall We Be Healed?” by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason
Rev. Arnason, the author of today’s sermon, writes: “The journey into illness, the will to get well, and the search for healing are some of the most important spiritual journeys that we take in our lives. These are not voluntary journeys, but for most of us they are an inevitable part of what it means … Continue reading “How Shall We Be Healed?” by the Rev. Dr. Wayne Arnason
“The Road Less Traveled: Love,” by M. Scott Peck
Excerpts from M. Scott Peck’s book, “The Road Less Traveled” from the second chapter, titled “love.” Dr. Morgan Scott Peck was born in New York, 1936. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy but was expelled ]for refusing to attend mandatory R.O.T.C. sessions. He transferred to Harvard, where he received a bachelor’s degree in 1958, and he … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Love,” by M. Scott Peck
“The Ethics of Belief,” by William Clifford
In the series of essays, “The Ethics of Belief”, William Clifford questions our responsibility to our own beliefs. In our search for truth and meaning, we must be open to and seek out all possibilities and dedicate ourselves to truth. Clifford claims even more: that because of our responsibility to each other, it is wrong … Continue reading “The Ethics of Belief,” by William Clifford