205 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2020–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/unitarian-universalist-church-of-loudoun-sermons.html
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May 3, 2026 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeSuffering & PerseveranceFear & Anxiety
“The Civil Rights Movement, the women's movement, gay rights and the sexual Liberation movements of the 60s and 70s.”
Apr 26, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifePluralism & Interfaith
“We deal with some of the deepest questions of existence in life and really try, really try to model healthy relationships as a practice of our faith,…”
Apr 19, 2026 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CarePluralism & InterfaithFaith & Civic Life
“Am I why, without offering some practical pointers about how you two can be part of the composting soul- and I know not everyone has access or opport…”
Apr 12, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Service & Spiritual GiftsBaptism & CommunionUnitarian Universalist Identity
Mar 29, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“If you don't know, our whole lives is comprehensive and age appropriate sexuality education program, developed between the Unitarian universalists As…”
Mar 22, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityEvangelism & MissionCreation Care
Mar 15, 2026 · families and relationships
Bible & ExpositionPoverty & CompassionPrayer & Devotion
Mar 8, 2026 · families and relationships
Work & VocationThe Creed (Apostles'/Nicene)Prophecy & End Times
Mar 1, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestPluralism & Interfaith
“But remember those words from Melissa Ramos a couple of weeks ago.”
Feb 22, 2026 · families and relationships
Interdependence & NatureCreation CareCalling & Purpose
“Unitarian, Universalist values that say love is at the center and our value of interdependence is a pedal on that values flower.”
Feb 15, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenShame & GuiltHope & Encouragement
Feb 1, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeWork & VocationPluralism & Interfaith
“During a recent leadership council meeting, that of the 80 plus members of this congregation, at least 60 people are involved in the church and some…”
Jan 18, 2026 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
“Dr King imagined a society free from what he named as the three great evils: racism, economic Injustice and militarism.”
Jan 11, 2026 · power between ideas
Grief & LamentJoy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
Dec 14, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Suffering & PerseveranceDisability & BelongingAll Saints
“But there's a connection about compassion of people with disabilities and the disability community and I sense that the tide might be turning.”
Nov 30, 2025 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentAddiction & RecoveryJoy & Gratitude
“After High School, he was accepted to MIT, but instead he followed his high school sweetheart to the University of, where he studied religion, and th…”
Nov 16, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Prison & Restorative JusticePeace & NonviolenceInterdependence & Nature
“But we used to have an idea of get a job, rebuild connections, become a part of the no, there are these great brakes and we as a society are trying t…”
Nov 9, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Nov 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeStewardship & Giving
“He appeared before Congress many, many times to hold oil companies accountable and support laws in favor of the.”
Oct 19, 2025 · unitarian universalism
MarriageUnitarian Universalist IdentityWork & Vocation
“We expect the conflict will arise from time to time that it's really normal when it it's management and resolution or Paramount intended Covenant of…”
Oct 12, 2025 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeIndigenous Justice & Land
“After Columbus's Voyage in 1492, Spain received similar approval, and other European nations follow, and this is what became known as the doctrine of…”
Sep 28, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & Belonging1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityBible & Exposition
Sep 14, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentIdentity & Worth
Aug 31, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Friendship & BelongingCreation CareDivorce & Broken Relationships
“No matter what is nationality or belief, the story of Jesus, and no matter the interpretation, well-meaning or cruel- was years after my parents divo…”
Aug 24, 2025 · connected common experience
Salvation & GraceFriendship & Belonging
Aug 17, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingSpiritual Growth4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“The first principal stated that we affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of all people and a few lines down, the free and responsible sea…”
Aug 10, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Shame & GuiltHope & EncouragementWork & Vocation
Aug 3, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingPrayer & DevotionSpiritual Growth
Jul 27, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Beloved CommunityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jul 20, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionFear & AnxietySpiritual Growth
“Rent was groundbreaking in its portrayal of lgbtq plus characters and the impact of the HIV aids crisis, with a diverse cast that explores issues of…”
Jul 6, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
MarriageInterdependence & NatureLoneliness & Isolation
May 25, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Creation & EdenReason & Free InquiryMarriage
“First, I believe it is important to renew our recognition of those who have died in service to our nation, defending democracy both at home and abroa…”
May 11, 2025 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentEvangelism & MissionPsalm 23 / The Shepherd
“She makes me lie down in Green Meadows besides Still Waters, she did you take a deep.”
Apr 27, 2025 · spirit soul within us
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionBible & Exposition
“How wonderful to see a variety of bodies shaping their craft and with the current animosity for everything, Dei, as if those were rotten words- diver…”
Apr 20, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareGrief & LamentEarth-Centered Spirituality
“As a park ranger at Grand Teton National Park in 2016, I would leave visitors on a guided 3 mile hike to Phelps lake at the foot of the Teton range.”
Apr 13, 2025 · uu spiritual principles
Joy & Gratitude
Apr 6, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist Identity
Mar 30, 2025 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“Talking about God to a Congregation of Unitarian Universalist is always a bit tricky because we're not Universal in our belief in, or strength and gu…”
Mar 23, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & DoubtThanksgiving & HarvestEvangelism & Mission
Mar 16, 2025 · connected common experience
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareIndigenous Justice & Land
“Arranging her dark skirts.”
Mar 9, 2025 · connected common experience
Spiritual GrowthCrucifixion & AtonementPoverty & Compassion
Mar 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionStewardship & GivingFaith & Doubt
Feb 23, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthJoy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
Feb 16, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingParenting & Children
Feb 4, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionImmigration & RefugeBeloved Community
“Mike tells a story about building a relationship with a homeless man who used to hang out near that church building.”
Jan 31, 2025 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
“Attending a large Gathering of Unitarian Universalist is tantamount to inspiration for me.”
Jan 23, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeInterdependence & NatureEvangelism & Mission
“Rauschenbusch, in the short, said: we can't just be concerned about saving Souls, we must be concerned about the social and economic conditions that…”
Jan 15, 2025 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“Dan McAdams, an American psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, specializes in the field of narrative Psych.”
Dec 11, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & CompassionGrief & Lament
“It's about saving the beauty of Life, finding joy in the simplest things and developing a sense of gratitude for what is happening right now.”
Nov 20, 2024 · connected common experience
Work & VocationLoneliness & IsolationFaith & Doubt
Oct 16, 2024 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
“We've been eating up there, going from half to closer to 2/3, but we need more pledging members to go.”
Sep 17, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Spiritual GrowthBeloved CommunityPluralism & Interfaith
“We put it at the center of those new Chastity, Equity, transformation, pluralism, interdependence and love is.”
Sep 6, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Peace & NonviolenceEvangelism & MissionSpiritual Growth
“The philosopher and writer Iris Murdoch cut to the heart of our reluctance to put in the effort to pay attention when she observed that love is the e…”
Aug 28, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & CompassionPeace & Nonviolence
Aug 20, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenJoy & GratitudeFasting
Aug 14, 2024 · power between ideas
Peace & NonviolenceFriendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“Congregational, we stepped back and reflect on our feelings and Times of conflict and we refrain from that disparaging, and that's the entire the com…”
Aug 8, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingJosephJoy & Gratitude
Jul 23, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
Jul 10, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentChurch Life & MembershipGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“Preemptive radical inclusion means that before we know anything about anyone in the room, we presuppose that all possible identities, perspectives an…”
Jun 28, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestCreation CareChurch Life & Membership
“I'd like to thank, offer gratitude.”
Jun 20, 2024 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenThe Prodigal SonGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jun 14, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthStewardship & GivingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jun 14, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Pluralism & InterfaithGrief & LamentService & Spiritual Gifts
“Are you values value of religious pluralism, pluralism, remaining grounded in our Unitarian, Universalist Faith?”
Jun 13, 2024 · human moral beliefs
Suffering & Perseverance
“The checking up on suggests that many of us don't know how to accept that there is suffering because we try to cover it up and get around it rather t…”
Jun 11, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugePluralism & InterfaithUnitarian Universalist Identity
“So we'll never be full to overflowing, except maybe at in gathering or Christmas Eve or Easter, if we're lucky.”
May 17, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityRacial JusticeCreation Care
“Aging, mood changes, relationship changes, climate change, time change.”
May 9, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionPluralism & InterfaithUnitarian Universalist Identity
“We traveled our way this congregational year through all the transformational monthly themes that embrace the values proposed in the revised Article…”
May 3, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionHope & EncouragementFriendship & Belonging
Apr 25, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareAddiction & Recovery
Apr 18, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Crucifixion & AtonementEvangelism & MissionUnitarian Universalist Identity
Apr 11, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFaith & Mental HealthGrief & Lament
“Mental health and emotional regulation are just as important, sometimes even more important than nutritious food- and, and celebrating their friends,…”
Apr 11, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentThanksgiving & HarvestReason & Free Inquiry
“Valuing the humanity of others is Central to how they see Justice, and this is not to say that they don't sometimes wish their appearance slightly di…”
Mar 21, 2024 · power between ideas
Creation CareLoneliness & IsolationSalvation & Grace
“It places Humanity not at the center but as equal participants, alongside the heavens and the Earth, the shadowy waters and the moving Airways and, o…”
Mar 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchReason & Free InquiryStewardship & Giving
Mar 1, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeWork & VocationUnitarian Universalist Identity
“But here are the words for the we, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association Covenant, to a firm and promote.”
Feb 8, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I will confess to you that I have found Interfaith work, multi-religious work, to be difficult most of the time, and I'm, but it's even more difficul…”
Feb 2, 2024 · families and relationships
MarriageParenting & ChildrenSpiritual Growth
Jan 24, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingForgiveness & Reconciliation
“In this card, Dr King asked all volunteers to sign this commitment card that included what has come to be known as Martin Luther King's ten command.”
Jan 12, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Salvation & GraceUnitarian Universalist IdentityDating & Godly Relationships
“Bella, I started dating, so we started dating and then she and her son, Colin, moved down to Grinnell and at the end of 200 and then basically everyt…”
Dec 20, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Lent & Holy WeekPeace & NonviolenceEarth-Centered Spirituality
Dec 13, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPluralism & InterfaithFear & Anxiety
“And freedom of the Pew or freedom of the more comfortable chairs in this case, meaning you're free to agree with whatever is said from here and Freda…”
Dec 13, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipBible & ExpositionCreation Care
“And here's what the UA proposes to say about generosity is a value we cultivate, a spirit of gratitude and hope we Covenant to freely and compassiona…”
Dec 13, 2023 · connected common experience
Friendship & BelongingImmigration & RefugeIdentity & Worth
Oct 23, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareGrief & LamentPoverty & Compassion
Oct 23, 2023 · uu spiritual principles
Poverty & CompassionMarriageGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Oct 23, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareImmigration & RefugeAddiction & Recovery
Oct 3, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Prophecy & End TimesShame & GuiltJoy & Gratitude
Sep 29, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenBaptism & CommunionPrayer & Devotion
Sep 19, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyGrief & Lament
“Somehow the dominant religious culture in the United States has created and supported polarities between the secular and the sacred, the physical and…”
Sep 13, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeHope & Encouragement
“I hope it's different, for, but I mean by that that it lasts only a moment and it's such a short, small glimpse, but it's sort of opens up a world fo…”
Sep 6, 2023 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenFaith & DoubtFaith & Civic Life
Aug 31, 2023 · uu spiritual principles
Friendship & BelongingRacial Justice
“Growing up in a traditional Christian faith, I felt my options for Spiritual practice were confined to reading and memorizing scripture, studying the…”
Aug 31, 2023 · families and relationships
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“When I was in high school, I played basketball and I had a coach who was a big believer in envisioning or visualizing success when it is techniques t…”
Aug 3, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeGrief & LamentEarth-Centered Spirituality
“Either way, get yourself connected with Mother Earth, gently close your eyes and be prepared to keep them closed for a few minutes, unless you decide…”
Aug 2, 2023 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeFaith & DoubtNoah & the Flood
“Martin Luther King said so many years ago: the Ark of the moral universe is indeed long, but it Bend Justice League, Nelson Mandela out of prison in…”
Jul 19, 2023 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeLoneliness & IsolationFaith & Civic Life
“Their website cites a report published by Generations United that meaningful Kross age relationships May decrease social isolation, isolation and inc…”
Jul 19, 2023 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingEvangelism & MissionCreation Care
“Bright green leaves, but Brown and pinched at the base.”
Jul 4, 2023 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
“And there are two ways to live in the United States.”
Jun 13, 2023 · power between ideas
Faith & DoubtChurch Life & Membership
Jun 13, 2023 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
Jun 8, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityParenting & ChildrenHope & Encouragement
“We get to offer opportunities for kids to have transformational experiences and Beloved Community.”
Jun 8, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation Care
Jun 7, 2023 · unitarian universalism
MarriagePoverty & CompassionForgiveness & Reconciliation
Jun 3, 2023 · power between ideas
Creation CareBaptism & CommunionEarth-Centered Spirituality
“6% of total electricity play, China leading the way.”
Apr 4, 2023 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude1st Principle: Inherent Worth & Dignity
Mar 28, 2023 · power between ideas
Addiction & RecoveryWork & VocationFaith & Doubt
“Are Faith calls us to respect the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”
Mar 21, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Hope & EncouragementStewardship & GivingRacial Justice
“Empowering love at the center of now is that time for when we show up for each other, when we come together to pledge our financial support to make s…”
Feb 28, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Beloved CommunityGender & Sexuality / InclusionJoy & Gratitude
“But- and there were t-shirts standing on the side of love- was used to fight for marriage equality in Massachusetts and also in the opposition to The…”
Feb 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityEvangelism & MissionFriendship & Belonging
Feb 7, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareUnitarian Universalist Identity
Feb 3, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingHope & Encouragement
Feb 3, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Sermon on the Mount / BeatitudesReason & Free InquiryFaith & Doubt
“It's interesting to me how each one of us comes with such different experiences, but our paths all converge at U. So this is mostly mile in my spirit…”
Feb 3, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation Care
“What's the climate change related?”
Feb 3, 2023 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeNames & Titles of GodBible & Exposition
Feb 3, 2023 · families and relationships
Loneliness & IsolationFaith & Mental HealthJoy & Gratitude
“Isolation is a word I've been ruminating, ruminating on and letting roll over my mind, my heart, I find myself reflecting on all the different ways i…”
Feb 3, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Earth-Centered SpiritualityHumanism
Nov 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation CarePluralism & InterfaithThanksgiving & Harvest
“It's not a finished document, but you can see the things that swirl around: pluralism, interdependence, Equity, Evolution, Justice.”
Nov 15, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
Nov 10, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareFaith & Civic LifeCreation & Eden
“I don't know what will happen on Tuesday, but I know that I will be here next Sunday to see you, to be with you, to hug you, to offer Solace, to offe…”
Nov 10, 2022 · connected common experience
Grief & LamentHumanism
Oct 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Addiction & RecoveryFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
Oct 27, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
HumanismPrayer & Devotion
“So it doesn't necessarily mean for me that I'm going to set aside and that prayer looks a certain way, that I'm down on my knees, that I'm whatever I…”
Oct 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingIdentity & WorthPeace & Nonviolence
“Call to mind a time when you knew or felt that you belong, do a place, a group, a community to Earth, wherever it was, or what did it feel like, or w…”
Oct 11, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
JosephBaptism & CommunionFaith & Doubt
Sep 22, 2022 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionMarriage
Sep 8, 2022 · connected common experience
2nd Principle: Justice & EquityGod the Father / CreatorRacial Justice
Aug 29, 2022 · connected common experience
Work & VocationRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
“Churches also the place where we are held in an Embrace of this summer, both my brother-in-law and my uncle died within a 12-hour period of time.”
Aug 14, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & Lament
Aug 7, 2022 · families and relationships
Heaven & HellThanksgiving & HarvestPoverty & Compassion
Jul 31, 2022 · families and relationships
Gun Violence & SafetyRacial JusticeShame & Guilt
“Every town for gun safety collections will be taken for the Virginia chapter of this National Organization in November, whose monthly theme is every…”
Jul 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Loneliness & IsolationUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“It's an attitude which we can bring an approach, can bring to an approach everything Injustice can mean- social justice, environmental justice, clima…”
Jul 10, 2022 · families and relationships
Bible & ExpositionHeaven & HellRacial Justice
Jul 3, 2022 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeHope & EncouragementFaith & Civic Life
“What this shows is something that also became quite apparent again in recent years- that in many parts of America a white life counts more than the l…”
Jun 28, 2022 · families and relationships
Hope & EncouragementFear & AnxietyMarriage
Jun 28, 2022 · power between ideas
Church Life & MembershipPluralism & InterfaithRacial Justice
“I'm reminded of something I heard this week from Laura Downs on NPR down said: I'm finding it hard to celebrate.”
Jun 28, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionJoy & GratitudeShame & Guilt
“Are you you Church in Colorado developed B their intersectional movement of Joyful visibility and Community Support, censoring LGBT plus Youth and th…”
Jun 28, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Sin & RepentanceProverbsElijah
May 22, 2022 · power between ideas
Loneliness & IsolationGod the Father / CreatorCreation Care
“Only later that I learned that it is a phrase which- should not surprise us- has been in use among contemplative and others seeking Solitude for a lo…”
May 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeFriendship & BelongingPoverty & Compassion
“And for those of you on Zoom, during the discussion after the service, I invite you to share.”
May 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityEvangelism & Mission
Apr 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFaith & Civic LifeForgiveness & Reconciliation
“The plaintiffs want a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court against the Trump Administration for denying his filing, for this story still unfolding g…”
Apr 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipInterdependence & NatureWork & Vocation
Apr 3, 2022 · readings books learning
Faith & DoubtGender & Sexuality / InclusionReason & Free Inquiry
“Or is it in Florida with teachers and students can say about sexual identity?”
Mar 28, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareReason & Free InquiryIdentity & Worth
Mar 21, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeSuffering & Perseverance
Mar 14, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingShame & GuiltUnitarian Universalist Identity
Feb 27, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestForgiveness & ReconciliationShame & Guilt
“Coming back to life requires us to go deeper into who we are and into our very existence, to have a deeper and different relationship with Earth, to…”
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareRacial JusticeChurch Life & Membership
“The 8th principal says: we, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association Covenant, and affirm to promote journey toward spiritu…”
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & Communion5th Principle: Conscience & Democratic ProcessChurch Life & Membership
“In our fifth principle that we agree as a congregation to affirm and promote is the right to conscience and the use of the democratic process in our…”
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySuffering & PerseveranceFriendship & Belonging
“And one of the most powerful experiences I had at my time at Meadville lumber at theological happened in my first weekend there.”
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestWork & Vocation
Feb 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeBeloved CommunityFaith & Civic Life
“Martin Luther King preached the drum major Instinct sermon on February 4th 1968, exactly two months before he was assassinated, and he describes the…”
Feb 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthThanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & Nature
“What I do understand about emergent strategy is that it's about relationship, the understanding that we are all in relationship with, all that is and…”
Jan 11, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionGrief & LamentBaptism & Communion
“I have, I have held close to my heart for nearly all my music I hadn't heard since my youth, from those days at the hippie Presbyterian Church, felt…”
Dec 5, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual Gifts
“While obedience, love and even play each play a vital role in the life, Unitarian universalism should be defined by expressing our gratitude is to id…”
Nov 28, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeEvangelism & MissionFaith & Civic Life
“Dr Andre Johnson said to me a few years ago: Eddie, you can say things that I, as a black man, cannot say, and so that's why I have to say this, and…”
Nov 14, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionFaith & Civic Life
“But the African Americans that are in our face say it was really a white power controversy and it was white people not wanting to give up the power t…”
Oct 24, 2021 · families and relationships
DanielCreation & EdenGenesis
“And then, to the surprise of no one, they break the rule first, Eve eats the fruit from the Tree of knowledge and Adam is with her, and when she offe…”
Oct 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareInterdependence & NaturePeace & Nonviolence
“Both are consumption and our disposal burden of the interdependent web of the existence.”
Oct 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
Sep 28, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Bible & ExpositionInterdependence & NatureCrucifixion & Atonement
“From anyone has our national motto and these biblical stories of spouse that we are the Beloved of God.”
Sep 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeSuffering & PerseveranceWorship & Praise
Sep 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Evangelism & MissionCreation CareGrief & Lament
“I don't know if you remember, but you've been given several opportunities to do this during our own pain for the, and we must honor the pain in our,…”
Sep 27, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchParenting & Children3rd Principle: Acceptance & Growth
“Our fourth uu principal calls for a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, which is difficult, if not impossible, when the first amendmen…”
Sep 27, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“It was in a class titled the church and the civil rights movement, and my professor pointed out that the Reverend, Dr Martin Luther King Jr, did not…”
Sep 27, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt
Sep 27, 2021 · human moral beliefs
Shame & GuiltUnitarian Universalist IdentityFear & Anxiety
“Those identifying as Republicans were asked what percentage of Democrats agreed with the statement that most police are Republicans.”
Sep 27, 2021 · power between ideas
Service & Spiritual GiftsChurch Life & MembershipBeloved Community
“And Joel is a Pioneer in Virginia farmer and his latest book discusses, discusses.”
Sep 27, 2021 · power between ideas
Work & VocationFaith & Civic LifeReason & Free Inquiry
Sep 27, 2021 · unitarian universalism
HumanismCreation CareRacial Justice
“When I found Unitarian universalism as an adult, the 7th principle- respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are part- told m…”
Sep 27, 2021 · connected common experience
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & MembershipFear & Anxiety
Sep 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Spiritual GrowthCreation CareFriendship & Belonging
Sep 27, 2021 · families and relationships
Disability & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
“This is what everyone strives for: finding your people truly belonging in a group that loves you, and that is what Special Olympics provides to the h…”
Sep 27, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & Worth
Feb 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“When we engage those closest to us- friends, neighbors, coworkers- in conversations around equity and inclusion, we open a dialogue that has the pote…”
Feb 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Loneliness & IsolationRacial JusticeHumanism
Jan 31, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
7th Principle: Interdependent WebParenting & ChildrenGrief & Lament
“The trees share the resources so that each imagine a world where everyone recognized and valued the independent web, our connections to each other an…”
Jan 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeParenting & ChildrenFriendship & Belonging
“And by the world I mean Loudoun County, and by Loudoun County I mean and to infinity and think globally, act locally.”
Jan 17, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament
Jan 10, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Hope & EncouragementRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
Nov 1, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation & EdenRacial Justice
Sep 6, 2020 · families and relationships
Parenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist IdentitySpiritual Growth
“In late 1963 I transformed very unhappily from Charles Sanders, a nearly straight A student who live life during the day with a small circle of high…”
Aug 23, 2020 · families and relationships
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityReason & Free InquiryParenting & Children
“Do you use, promote, respect for the interdependent web of all in which we are?”
Aug 16, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Thanksgiving & HarvestBible & ExpositionLoneliness & Isolation
“Take a nice, slow, deep, cleansing breath, drawn into your body, feeling it flow and fill and travel throughout your cells, working its way into lung…”
Aug 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySin & Repentance
“That is the way we, the people, are free to believe whatever they want, that the inherent worth and dignity is that we are accepting, and maybe that…”
Aug 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtCreation CareEvangelism & Mission
Aug 2, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Jul 26, 2020 · power between ideas
Faith & DoubtMarriageFaith & Civic Life
“2007, the occasion was a fundraiser for equality Loudoun, 8 years before The Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in the United States, and the…”
Jul 19, 2020 · families and relationships
Advent & ChristmasGrief & LamentMarriage
“I found myself looking for something to do outside of my job and when I read a small notice in the community section of a local weekly Blue Ridge Bar…”
Mar 21, 2020 · power between ideas
Suffering & PerseveranceHope & Encouragement
Mar 9, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Loneliness & IsolationPoverty & CompassionDisability & Belonging
“And then there's this that says: imagine if the media reported on the climate crisis, like it does on the coronavirus.”
Mar 1, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingThanksgiving & HarvestUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And here we are at the beginning of the stewardship campaign, where you are asked to make your pledges for the next Church and the next couple of are.”
Feb 23, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingFaith & Civic LifeService & Spiritual Gifts
“Okay, we've been talking about stewardship and the pledge drive.”
Feb 16, 2020 · connected common experience
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingBaptism & Communion
“And it's this experience of feeling felt that makes it possible for let for us to let down our and to connect with other people, to open ourselves to…”
Jan 26, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Shame & GuiltFaith & Civic LifeCreation & Eden
“We should listen to our divine bodies and wash away that concept, that we should feel guilty and feel shame around the the feelings that so many of u…”
Jan 19, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“The only true belonging that exist and the connection that underscores everything else and all other relationships in life, is that powerful sense of…”
Jan 12, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved CommunityCreation Care
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