Recently, Gov. Ivey proposed opening three new for-profit private prisons in the state of Alabama. In our fifth Sunday social justice service, we will examine how the prison system fails … Continue reading Profits Over People: Exploring the Injustice of Our Prison System

Many view abolition as a narrow set of political demands that seem far-fetched and out of reach. However, abolition can be viewed as an ethic that permeates our lives by … Continue reading The Heart of Abolition: How to Build a World of Accountability, Not Punishment

With the inauguration this Wednesday, some may feel a sense of relief. In this service, But Martin Luther King, Jr. reminded us that the price of freedom is eternal vigilance. … Continue reading Where Do We Go Now: Justice in the 2020s

There seems to be something about humans trying to fill every bit of silence with noise, even when we aren’t listening: talk, music, television. But what if allowing the silence … Continue reading The Power of Silence: How Sitting in the Quiet Can Change Our Lives

Those who were seeking Jesus in Bethlehem on the first Christmas were looking for a sign of the fulfillment of God’s promise. Just so, many of us search for a … Continue reading Everyone Searches for Bethlehem

Even in the darkness of the winter solstice, we know the sun will eventually shine again, but it can be hard to fathom this simple truth. In our annual solstice … Continue reading Come Back, Sun!: A Solstice Service

Seneca once said, “Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness,” and kindness can be a great medicine for the bruised soul. In this service, … Continue reading The Kindness of Others: How a Little Consideration Can Go a Long Way

One Sunday a decade ago, in a crisis of faith, Rev. Chris found their way into a British Unitarian chapel, and their life’s trajectory was forever altered. In this year’s … Continue reading Practicing Being Human: Reflections on My Life as a Unitarian Universalist

Though we’ve been apart physically, our community has found new ways to connect in this time of social distancing. In our annual bread offering service, we’ll examine how connection finds … Continue reading Not By Bread Alone: Connecting Our Stories Through Breaking of Bread

No matter how the presidential election goes, the work ahead will be long and painful but important. In this post-election service, we will look forward to what the future demands … Continue reading Bearers of New Possibility