Topic: UU Principles

“Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy,” by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

Democracy is a core spiritual and ethical practice for Unitarian Universalists, grounded in its foundational principles, governance, and active civic engagement.The UUA’s 5th Principle affirms and promotes “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.” Unitarian Universalists view democracy not just as a political … Continue reading “Our Faith Demands We Protect Democracy,” by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray

“Many Voices, One Faith”, by Rev. Amanda Poppei, Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Rev. James Ford, Dr. Janice Johnson

Unitarian Universalism is a religion of many voices, one faith, but it’s more than just a merger of two American religious traditions. Unitarian Universalism is not a place where we can believe anything we want. It is a place to approach our growth as spiritual people with openness and curiosity, a place where multiple beliefs … Continue reading “Many Voices, One Faith”, by Rev. Amanda Poppei, Rev. Abhi Janamanchi, Rev. James Ford, Dr. Janice Johnson

“Love is Home: Why Housing First Works, and Why Our Faith Demands It,” by Adam Wedeking

In this sermon we will learn about Housing First, an evidence-based approach that pairs permanent housing with voluntary supportive services to end homelessness. Drawing on our UU values of Equity, Justice, and Interdependence, we’ll examine why stability must come before Transformation, why science and spirit point in the same direction, and how our congregation can … Continue reading “Love is Home: Why Housing First Works, and Why Our Faith Demands It,” by Adam Wedeking

“Across the Geological & Genomic Fossil Records of Life, the One you Meet is You!” by Dr. Lee Greer

Meditation Summary: In the eternal nowness of the thrive and riot of life on our planet Earth, from barrier reefs, rain forests, boreal forests, tundra, fungal neural networks, micro and macrobiota in lakes, streams, grasslands and deserts, to the abyssal plains of our oceans, the archipelagos of our oceans and seas, to the lichen-encrusted rocks … Continue reading “Across the Geological & Genomic Fossil Records of Life, the One you Meet is You!” by Dr. Lee Greer

“Compassion”

Compassion is considered the highest form of the 4 synonyms: pity, sympathy, empathy, and compassion. This was inspired in part by one of Lauren’s first lectures in nursing school, which discussed those 4 words. This sermon will discuss the meaning and importance of these words both sacred in the worlds main religions and secular when … Continue reading “Compassion”

“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