The First Amendment of the Constitution begins, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;” While the words seem straightforward, the role … Continue reading Are We A Christian Nation?

We’ll join the livestream of the Sunday service from the annual General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association. The service will be led by Rev. Jen Youngsun Ryu (she/her), who … Continue reading General Assembly Service

What does it mean to be a man? From the predatory behavior of the powerful to the identity struggles of young men, manhood seems fractured. What values might shape a … Continue reading Redefining Manhood

The Trump administration has surfaced the undercurrent of racism that still infects the U.S. Claiming we’re a colorless society, the administration has moved aggressively with executive orders and intimidation to … Continue reading Repenting of Racism

Unitarian Universalism has evolved into something of a nebulous faith, like the expanding universe. Many of us are UUs because of what it is not, and we struggle to describe our … Continue reading What, Exactly, Is A UU?

As we do each year, this service will honor those we’ve loved who are no longer with us. They gave us life. They walked beside us. In some way, they … Continue reading Remembering

As summer fades and the pace of life quickens after Labor Day, demanding schedules and a troubled world can steal our peace. How can we tend our spirits and build … Continue reading Nourishing the Spirit

All religious traditions speak of the unity of creation, that we are not separate from each other. Inspiring platitude, yet can we — should we — aspire to live it … Continue reading I and Thou: Bridging the Divide

With disorder and malevolence disrupting the world, it’s natural to react with despair and question our religious faith. If God exists, how could this be happening? On Sunday, we’ll consider … Continue reading A God of Possibility