Topic: Motivation/Inspiration

“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

“Reflections on ‘The Egg’ ” by Andy Weir

“The Egg” by Andy Weir, is a short story first published online in 2009 about the afterlife, humanity, and empathy. Since then, it has been translated into at least 30 languages and inspired people around the world. On this Sunday, we will read this short story and then give our reflections in an open-mic discussion.

“Reimagining the American Dream,” by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell

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

“Why Pick a Church, from ‘Challenge of a Liberal Faith,’ ” by George N. Marshall

George N. Marshall’s book, “Challenge of a Liberal Faith” was written over 50 years ago, less than a decade after the merger of the UU faith. Yet, many of the challenges which faced spiritually seeking, socially liberal people then are also here today. The trappings and failings of organized religion are becoming more and more … Continue reading “Why Pick a Church, from ‘Challenge of a Liberal Faith,’ ” by George N. Marshall

“A Seed of Hope: Educating Afghan Girls for a Brighter Future,” by Friba Dawar

In this talk, I share my journey from Afghanistan to Riverside and how my experiences as a mother, educator, and advocate shaped my mission to support girls’ education. I discuss the impact of the current crisis on Afghan girls and introduce Success Journey Academy, an online school that brings learning to those who are now … Continue reading “A Seed of Hope: Educating Afghan Girls for a Brighter Future,” by Friba Dawar

“Martin Luther King, Jr’s Radical Inspirations”

Last week, we celebrated America’s most iconic black leftist, Martin Luther King Jr. Most people now don’t think of this Southern Baptist preacher as being particularly liberal, much less a leftist, and don’t know about the radical social philosophies that inspired him.