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
The world has celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — a document that is much more than a cornerstone of international law: it is a guide to navigate a deeply divided world, a set of values that everyone can live by, and ultimately a force for good. And yet, we … Continue reading “International day against Queer Oppression,” by Wren Monsour
After the spur of the #metoo movement in 2018, Rev. Debus was inspired to rewrite this sermon to reflect on systemic sexism and gender inequality. Women’s personal freedoms are under even more threat now, and we must reflect deeply, confront discomfort, and work towards a beloved community of justice, dignity, and interdependence. We must validate … Continue reading Reclaiming My Time, by Rev. Kimberley Debus
Service Video The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is once again destroying and ending lives of the people who live there, and so American citizens and politicians are once again turning their focus to this conflict. Much effort has been dedicated to determining who are the “bad” guys and who are the “good” guys, … Continue reading “Who’s Who in the Israeli–Palestinian Conflict,” by Alec Peck
Service video Peace is born from the shadowy room. Peace is born from tension. Let us not be neutral, but instead wrestle with the tensions that give birth to peace. Susan Maginn (she/her) is a U.S. Navy chaplain currently serving the Marines in California.
Service video What does patriotism mean? What does love of country mean in today’s world — and what has it ever meant to you? What does “love of country” mean, and how will you find the words to express it, your own words to express your own sense of what it means to be a … Continue reading “Turquoise Patriot,” by Rev. Victoria Safford
Service video On Monday, March 8, 1965, the day after Bloody Sunday, Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King sent a telegram appeal to all faiths, urging clergy and all people of faith to come to Selma, Alabama to support their efforts of establishing equal voting rights. Rev. James Reeb left Boston and arrived there the following … Continue reading “What Is Required of Us?,” by Rev. James Reeb
Service Video These are frightening times. What we are seeing and hearing – who could have foreseen it? There were warnings, but they went mostly unheard. So I have two messages that may seem contradictory. First: please do not be naïve. Second: please do not despair. Naïveté and despair have this in common: they prevent … Continue reading “LGBT Rights: We Will Not Go Back!,” by Rev. Dr. Michael Boblett
Service Video Asian American responses to anti-Asian hate range from silence to flight, self-defense, and organizing. Dr. Deborah Wong reflects on the recent surge of anti-Asian violence in the US by sharing what my friends and family have said to me when we are in spaces of Asian American safety, and I will show how … Continue reading “Two Friends, Three Cousins, One Poem: Anti-Asian Hate,” by Dr. Deborah Wong
Service Video Where did we all come from? What does it mean to be human, and what is the human place in the universe? How does our perception of The Divine impact the practical life of people in our society? What’s up with all the snakes? These deeply fundamental questions and more are often found … Continue reading “Neighboring Faiths: Nüwa, Goddess of Humanity,” by Alec Peck
