338 sermons transcribed, indexed & archived · 2018–2026 · permalink: https://divining.app/church/unity-temple-unitarian-universalist-congregation.html
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Apr 26, 2026 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Spiritual GrowthWork & VocationCreation Care
“Is that not what we do when our Ministries in our daily work feels fruitless?”
Mar 1, 2026 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareRacial JusticeBaptism & Communion
Feb 8, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeGrief & LamentEvangelism & Mission
“I have read that the Arc of lemonade follows the stages of grief, from denial to anger, to bargaining, to depression and ultimately to the backdrop.”
Jan 25, 2026 · power between ideas
Advent & ChristmasEvangelism & MissionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“What has been like in our children's story this Gilbert Baker came up with the rainbow Pride flag as a symbol of lgbtqia Plus born experiences of bei…”
Jan 18, 2026 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingIdentity & WorthRacial Justice
Jan 11, 2026 · power between ideas
Joy & GratitudeIdentity & WorthSpiritual Growth
Dec 14, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionSpiritual GrowthFaith & Civic Life
“I recently started listening to an excellent podcast called when we all get to heaven.”
Nov 30, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeAdvent & ChristmasWorship & Praise
Nov 23, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & MembershipThanksgiving & Harvest
Nov 2, 2025 · unitarian universalism
All SaintsGod the Father / Creator
“Holy days like, did the warehouse or, dear los Muertos, more formally, All Saints Day, All Souls call Hallows Eve.”
Oct 26, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
Oct 19, 2025 · connected common experience
Pluralism & InterfaithFaith & Civic LifeFear & Anxiety
“Are just such Civic associations, communities that offer a unique combination of connection and meaning, both a sense of belonging in relationships a…”
Oct 5, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & BelongingImmigration & Refuge
“What's the impact beyond our walls when this miraculous Alchemy of giving and receiving happens among the 604 adult members of unity Temple, among th…”
Sep 7, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySin & RepentanceFriendship & Belonging
“Hor, Johnny Depp collapses and subs and after looking on in silence, Forest says: I guess sometimes there just isn't enough.”
Aug 24, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionRacial Justice
“May we find ways to be a blessing to each other- water communion service- and we will do this like we have the past couple years where we've got the…”
Aug 17, 2025 · families and relationships
Poverty & CompassionBeloved CommunityFaith & Civic Life
“I've been fortunate to have experienced this environment over and over as a participant in the small group Ministry program, finally, creating or fin…”
Aug 10, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestEvangelism & MissionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jul 27, 2025 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestMarriageSpiritual Growth
“These became a specially important when I went through a pretty rough time, and I need a kindness and compassion more than ever.”
Jul 20, 2025 · power between ideas
Creation CareFaith & DoubtFaith & Civic Life
“Joseph Campbell says that the highest spiritual ideal is to lead an authentic life, that is, to be ourselves fully, not easy.”
Jul 13, 2025 · uu spiritual principles
Fear & AnxietyCreation CareImmigration & Refuge
Jun 15, 2025 · racism race justice black lives matter
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityHumanism
“Erasure of transgender people like Marsha P Johnson and Sylvia Rivera from the story Emily shared, who are at the heart of resistance to police attac…”
May 18, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Marriage
“If he did as they ordered, maybe he could save himself, his family, his congregation and as we remember each year, as Reverend Emily reminded us, he…”
May 4, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
JonahImmigration & RefugeGod the Father / Creator
“So in that Motif, a person does everything they can do to evade that inward thing that they basically are, that thing that's inevitably to a crisis i…”
Apr 27, 2025 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeCrucifixion & AtonementJonah
“A Sierra redwoods seed germinates along what we call now the United States Congress.”
Apr 6, 2025 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceBaptism & Communion
Mar 30, 2025 · families and relationships
Pluralism & InterfaithFaith & Civic LifeImmigration & Refuge
Mar 5, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Peace & NonviolenceFriendship & BelongingPluralism & Interfaith
“We that every person is inherently flourish with dign in equity.”
Jan 19, 2025 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingDaniel
“I have a signed campaign poster hanging in my home office and it's a story that reminds me of what, because of my Elementary School experience, the R…”
Dec 15, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasGender & Sexuality / InclusionStewardship & Giving
“Or 2 weeks ago one of our worship Associates shared some of his thoughts at a service from their perspective as a transgender teenager at this time a…”
Nov 24, 2024 · uu spiritual principles
Thanksgiving & HarvestGrief & Lament
“So even though the Civil War was happening and it was a terrible time in our country, she's still wrote a letter to President Lincoln asking him to m…”
Nov 10, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeFear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist Identity
Oct 27, 2024 · uu spiritual principles
Beloved CommunityFear & AnxietyFaith & Civic Life
Oct 13, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Forgiveness & ReconciliationSpiritual GrowthFear & Anxiety
“As early as 1977, a worldwide indigenous delegation proposed replacing Columbus Day with indigenous peoples day at the United Nations.”
Oct 6, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareInterdependence & Nature
Sep 22, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceParenting & ChildrenMarriage
“A parent dies unexpectedly or we're facing the end of a marriage.”
Sep 15, 2024 · families and relationships
Faith & DoubtBeloved CommunityImmigration & Refuge
“It is intersectional and inclusive.”
Sep 1, 2024 · hope and light, the beloved community
Work & VocationSuffering & PerseveranceImmigration & Refuge
Aug 18, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“That affirmation of the interdependent web of existence was in the principles that are uu Association, adopted in the mid-1980s, and they're in this…”
Aug 11, 2024 · power between ideas
Identity & WorthFaith & Mental HealthJoy & Gratitude
Jul 7, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Our team is gun violence prevention.”
Jun 30, 2024 · connected common experience
Loneliness & IsolationRacial JusticePoverty & Compassion
“Add a deeper solidarity as a practice can counteract the epidemic of loneliness and isolation that fuel so much of our polarization and find our cong…”
Jun 16, 2024 · power between ideas
Thanksgiving & HarvestMarriageForgiveness & Reconciliation
“So this month is the 10th anniversary of the Advent of marriage equality in Wisconsin, where I was ministering at the time, my congregation was an Ap…”
May 26, 2024 · uu spiritual principles
Gun Violence & SafetyUnitarian Universalist IdentityBeloved Community
“Among other things, Thomas Starr King is credited with keeping California in the union during the Civil War and organizing the Pacific branch of the…”
May 5, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Pluralism & InterfaithUnitarian Universalist IdentityInterdependence & Nature
“As I shared a few months ago, the Unitarian Universalist Association in the United States is considering adopting different language from the seven p…”
Apr 28, 2024 · families and relationships
Interdependence & NatureMarriageFaith & Doubt
“There's a picture of my grandparents at their 40th wedding anniversary.”
Mar 31, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Mar 17, 2024 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeUnitarian Universalist Identity
Feb 25, 2024 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeGun Violence & Safety
“I don't identify as trans or non-binary, though that doesn't mean people might not assume I am, and my Geographic economic location makes me less vul…”
Jan 21, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“I know for me there are two of the seven principles that are just bedrocks for my face.”
Jan 14, 2024 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFaith & DoubtSin & Repentance
“He was used to top down decisions and working with men, and we often have seen that patriarchal reality reflected in the Civil Rights Movement as it…”
Jan 7, 2024 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentShame & GuiltWorship & Praise
“Feinstein sponsored or co-sponsored over 250 laws covering many issues dear to my heart, such as Environmental Protection, abortion access and rights…”
Oct 29, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
MarriageGender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And I tell you all this because I have been discouraged this week for all sorts of reasons when I see what has been going on in our country and aroun…”
Oct 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
“The Forerunner, William Walker, whose private Army overthrew Nicaragua's government and installed him as president in 185.”
Oct 15, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifePluralism & InterfaithBeloved Community
“So this rigid, timid, mainstream Unitarianism was in desperate need of reformation and Recreation right, and it was transcendentalism and two of its…”
Oct 8, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeWorship & PraiseAdvent & Christmas
“Other words come to mind like narrow and arrogant, and classes and racist can apply to, because this Viewpoint, this elitist Viewpoint, is a Cornerst…”
Oct 1, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingFaith & DoubtCreation & Eden
“And it's the same thing each member and friend makes about their financial gift to the congregation, and it feels important always to me at the outse…”
Sep 24, 2023 · families and relationships
Sin & RepentanceFaith & Civic LifeAdvent & Christmas
“It seems that there won't be any Christmas flaming to have met Santa bringing the young Mary and Laura presents for the.”
Sep 17, 2023 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & RefugeStewardship & GivingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“This week I've also been thinking about welcoming in terms of newcomers to a spiritual Community such as this one.”
Sep 10, 2023 · families and relationships
Service & Spiritual GiftsAddiction & RecoveryUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Stories of people who are in recovery often begin have a turning point moment where loved ones simply said what's true and the person struggling with…”
Sep 3, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & DoubtThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
Aug 27, 2023 · spirituality in nature
Indigenous Justice & Land
“Because I think back to those high school trips to South Manitou Island, I realized that it wasn't just the water that was the blessing, but also the…”
Aug 20, 2023 · power between ideas
Evangelism & MissionHumanismThe Exodus
Aug 13, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthImmigration & RefugeGun Violence & Safety
“Get here in this one way and this Confluence of gun violence and anti-Semitism and white supremacy.”
Aug 6, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Baptism & CommunionGrief & LamentForgiveness & Reconciliation
Jul 30, 2023 · families and relationships
HumanismLoneliness & IsolationFear & Anxiety
“Through connections with uuni Community Renewal society and other social justice groups.”
Feb 26, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Beloved Community
Feb 19, 2023 · hope and light, the beloved community
Suffering & PerseveranceFriendship & BelongingCreation Care
“Incarceration in America is steeped in racism, buried in white supremacy culture, and it's based on that countless principle that only fear and punis…”
Feb 12, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPluralism & InterfaithJoy & Gratitude
“Hold your button and think about the ways this congregation practices generosity, from sharing your money to support the congregation to the way you…”
Feb 5, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeIdentity & WorthUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I know that pre-pandemic you hosted more Community Gatherings and events here and I think your community center at 10:19 is a great idea because wher…”
Jan 22, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceFear & AnxietyFaith & Doubt
Jan 15, 2023 · connected common experience
Reason & Free InquiryFaith & Civic LifeHope & Encouragement
“But unlike in Derby, the perpetrators of microaggressions also suffer harm cognitively, behaviorally, emotionally, even if we believe in the inherent…”
Jan 8, 2023 · uu spiritual principles
Grief & Lament
“I should say they have been long and clumsy and despite the goodness in my life I still feel the small but hot and bright Embers of rage and despair.”
Special Worship Service on Sunday, January 8, 2023
Jan 6, 2023 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & Membership
Jan 1, 2023 · families and relationships
Humanism1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityPluralism & Interfaith
Dec 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentFriendship & BelongingBible & Exposition
Dec 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Worship & PraiseAdvent & Christmas
Dec 18, 2022 · connected common experience
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeRacial Justice
Dec 4, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipSpiritual GrowthAdvent & Christmas
“When board president's connect with other board presidents, that is connectional grow.”
Nov 27, 2022 · power between ideas
4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchPeace & NonviolenceRacial Justice
“This is a dangerous partial truth, which ignores the massive impact of governmental and institutional policies and systemic racism that create vastly…”
Nov 20, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Joy & GratitudeThanksgiving & Harvest
“I bet you didn't know that spiritual and therapeutic practices for November always seemed to Center on giving.”
Lisa Spellman and Doug Cole perform at the 2022 Unity Temple Spring Music Festival
Nov 15, 2022 · power between ideas
Service & Spiritual Gifts
Nov 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Service & Spiritual GiftsThanksgiving & HarvestStewardship & Giving
Oct 30, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Gun Violence & SafetySin & RepentanceBeloved Community
“That is what we need to reduce violence and this is what the office of gun violence prevention so I'm one asking you into for those who can move in a…”
Sunday Worship Service, October 23, 2022
Oct 23, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & MembershipWorship & Praise
“that is also the length of time that I have been a Unitarian Universalist I have been happily and deeply involved in congregational life for 10 years…”
Sunday Worship Service, October 16, 2022 - Hope and Action
Oct 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipHope & EncouragementJoy & Gratitude
Oct 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingBeloved CommunityGrief & Lament
“These days, in the grudging steps being taken to do something about climate change and to forestall some of the most blatant forms of election steali…”
Oct 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingChurch Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist Identity
Worship Service - October 9, 2022 - Caretaking, Conserving, and Challenging, with a Side of Courage
Oct 9, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipPrayer & DevotionStewardship & Giving
Oct 2, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice4th Principle: Free & Responsible Search
“Through humility, through listening, through forgiveness and open-hearted holding each other accountable to the promises we have made to each other,…”
Sep 25, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionForgiveness & Reconciliation
Sunday Worship Service, September 25, 2022 - A Bigger Belonging
Sep 25, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Service & Spiritual GiftsFriendship & BelongingGrief & Lament
“org by Friday evening if you are with us in person you are also invited to light a candle on the table on the Chalice table as a symbol of your joy o…”
Sunday Worship Service, September 18, 2022 - Dangerous Stories
Sep 18, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Spiritual GrowthChurch Life & MembershipThanksgiving & Harvest
“i'm now leading a group that meets once a month on friday mornings in case you are unfamiliar with the soul connections program let me explain some o…”
Sunday Worship Service, September 11, 2022 - You Are Enough
Sep 11, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
The FallImmigration & RefugeChurch Life & Membership
“it was his view on original sin that became church doctrine he thought that libido interfered with adam and eve's willpower it made them prideful and…”
Sep 4, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeChurch Life & MembershipFaith & Mental Health
“Several European countries are more productive per hour than the US is, and companies with three-week vacation plans for employees save money with th…”
Sunday Worship Service, September 4, 2022 - Bread & Roses
Sep 4, 2022 · power between ideas
Church Life & MembershipThanksgiving & HarvestReason & Free Inquiry
“org during the week you're also welcome to light a candle on the altar let us unite our hearts and minds in the spirit of prayer and meditation spiri…”
Sunday Worship Service, August 28, 2022 - Water Ceremony/Ingathering/Homecoming Sunlight on Mist
Aug 28, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & Membership
Aug 21, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Loneliness & IsolationGender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist Identity
Aug 14, 2022 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingJoy & Gratitude
“Over the course of five years of study, Brown and her team collected these surveys from more than 7,000 people.”
Sunday Worship Service, August 14, 2022 - The Emotional Places We Go
Aug 14, 2022 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeChurch Life & MembershipPeace & Nonviolence
Aug 7, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Service & Spiritual GiftsPoverty & Compassion2nd Principle: Justice & Equity
“In other words, we recognize the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and that is spiritual work undergirds everything that we do it- Beyond h…”
Jul 31, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareThe FallPluralism & Interfaith
“Those of our friends who live in Indiana refer themselves as Hoosiers, and Hoosier Interfaith, Power & Light was a small But Mighty organization seek…”
Sunday Worship Service, July 31, 2022 - Restoring Balance in Times of Ecological Crisis
Jul 31, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Work & VocationImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
Jul 24, 2022 · connected common experience
Creation CareSuffering & PerseveranceHope & Encouragement
Sunday Worship Service, July 24, 2022 - On the Mystery of Growth
Jul 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingHope & Encouragement
Sunday Worship Service, July 17, 2022
Jul 17, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentWorship & PraiseImmigration & Refuge
“org by 8 pm friday evening if you are here with us in person you are invited to also light a candle at the chalice table as a symbol of your joy or s…”
Jul 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityShame & Guilt
“Her model originally was linear: first patients learning of their impending death would experience, denial, then anger, bargaining, depression and fi…”
Jun 26, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionUnitarian Universalist IdentityInterdependence & Nature
“Finishing up today, Unitarian Universalist annual Continental Gathering, called General Assembly, has been taking place in Portland, Oregon and onlin…”
Sunday Worship Service, June 26, 2022
Jun 26, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeGender & Sexuality / InclusionFriendship & Belonging
Jun 19, 2022 · racism race justice black lives matter
Faith & Civic LifeJoy & GratitudeRacial Justice
“Debate about mass incarceration today points to this feature of the Thirteenth Amendment and people talk about it as though it were a loophole or a d…”
Sunday Worship Service, June 19, 2022
Jun 19, 2022 · power between ideas
Church Life & MembershipJoy & GratitudeFaith & Civic Life
Jun 12, 2022 · power between ideas
Peace & NonviolenceGun Violence & SafetyGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“In a June 2nd plea to the legislative branch to act on gun violence, President Joe Biden said since Uvalde just over a week ago there have been twent…”
Sunday Worship Service, June 12, 2022
Jun 12, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Gun Violence & SafetyFriendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“good morning and welcome we are so glad you're here whether you're joining us here in person or online we would like to get to know you and invite yo…”
Jun 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityThanksgiving & HarvestFriendship & Belonging
“Already there are the unbearable things that happened in this world that we are called to Bear witness to.”
Sunday Worship Service, June 5, 2022
Jun 5, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipIdentity & WorthUnitarian Universalist Identity
May 29, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeAdvent & ChristmasService & Spiritual Gifts
Sunday Worship Service, May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeBeloved CommunityRacial Justice
“s marine ricky thompson 21 remember their families and also the families of all service members lost in the middle east let us prepare to help all in…”
May 22, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Advent & ChristmasUnitarian Universalist IdentityChurch Life & Membership
“I have this experience when I visit various groups of young people on our congregation, when I go and talk with them, like I want to go, talk with th…”
Sunday Worship Service, May 22, 2022 - Flower Communion
May 22, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeBaptism & CommunionThanksgiving & Harvest
“good morning and welcome today our hearts are especially filled with gratitude for our amazing volunteers who serve in big and small ways to co-creat…”
May 15, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
Sunday Worship Service, May 15, 2022 - Saying Goodbye
May 15, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Service & Spiritual GiftsGender & Sexuality / InclusionInterdependence & Nature
“org to request the link so we appreciate every appreciate everyone wearing a mask and over your mouth and nose during the service as a way to protect…”
May 8, 2022 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeCreation CareThanksgiving & Harvest
“For this group that started out with environmental issues and how to live more sustainably when we switch to being completely online.”
Sunday Worship Service, May 8, 2022 - High School Bridging
May 8, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthService & Spiritual GiftsGrief & Lament
“<br> and our future can begin from the dreams <br> which demands a deeper justice choice <br> finds fulfillment and our future can begin <br> please…”
A Celebration of the Life of Mona McNeese
May 7, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeJoy & GratitudeDivorce & Broken Relationships
May 1, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareReformation SundayJoy & Gratitude
“Rabindranath tagore, nineteenth-century Hindu poet and philosopher, sums up the universal experience of connectedness this way: the same stream of li…”
Sunday Worship Service, May 1, 2022 - Mystery & Wonder
May 1, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipThe Woman at the WellFriendship & Belonging
“dr mellon who founded the hospital had a dream that one day it would be fully staffed by haitians which it is now but the peasants cannot pay what is…”
Celebration of Life for Alice Muciek
Apr 24, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipEarth-Centered SpiritualityThanksgiving & Harvest
Apr 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityFaith & Doubt
“I also served as Regional director for the Unitarian Universalist service committee while living in Indiana, and Roy and I have both served as consul…”
Sunday Worship Service, April 24, 2022 - Who We Were, a UTUUC History Service
Apr 24, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipImmigration & RefugeThe Cost of Discipleship
Apr 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Service & Spiritual GiftsCrucifixion & AtonementUnitarian Universalist Identity
“After Pontius Pilate washed his that point on Good Friday, the soldiers took Jesus and they stripped him and they put a robe on him.”
Sunday Worship Service, April 17, 2022 - A Cast of Characters
Apr 17, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Service & Spiritual GiftsResurrection & EasterChurch Life & Membership
“do good morning and happy easter we're so happy that you're joining us this morning there are many things happening here at unity temple these days a…”
Special Presentation w/ Rev. David Pyle - What Sort of Ministry?
Apr 16, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Immigration & RefugeThanksgiving & Harvest
Apr 10, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Sin & RepentancePeace & NonviolenceGrief & Lament
“How does appreciating spring help the people of Ukraine?”
Sunday Worship Service, April 10, 2022 - Good Bones and Blessed Rebels
Apr 10, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Reason & Free InquiryUnitarian Universalist IdentityGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Apr 6, 2022 · power between ideas
Creation CareMarriageStewardship & Giving
“As an eco-justice leader here at Unity Temple, I've gotten the chance to continue to explore how struggles for social justice, like struggles for rac…”
Sunday Worship Service, March 20, 2022 - Renewing Spirit
Apr 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Immigration & RefugeCreation Care
Sunday Worship Service, April 3, 2022 - Hope with our Hands
Apr 3, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareChurch Life & Membership
“c and engage in a week of action and non-violence civil disobedience so with a little chance for redemption i signed up and i don't want to oversell…”
Mar 27, 2022 · connected common experience
Creation CareFaith & DoubtSin & Repentance
“Coerced or climate change.”
Sunday Worship Service, March 27, 2022 - What Faith Are We Renewing?
Mar 27, 2022 · power between ideas
Church Life & MembershipFaith & DoubtFriendship & Belonging
“m to discuss options such as beginning the search for a new minister and calling either a developmental or settled minister we also invite you to tal…”
Mar 20, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareImmigration & Refuge
Mar 13, 2022 · families and relationships
Service & Spiritual GiftsEconomic Justice & WealthGrief & Lament
“A sense of gratitude for precious people, for faces, friendly Expressions, humor, nature, the sky, sunrises, the weather.”
Mar 6, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionParenting & ChildrenUnitarian Universalist Identity
“May we hold on tightly to Our Roots and sore broadly with our wings.”
Sunday Worship Service, March 6, 2022 - Probably Possible
Mar 6, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionReason & Free InquiryJonah
Difficult Conversations Part 3
Mar 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestFear & Anxiety
Difficult Conversations Part 2
Mar 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyMarriage
Difficult Conversations Part 1
Mar 5, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Peace & NonviolenceFear & Anxiety
Pathway to Renewal Promo
Mar 4, 2022 · families and relationships
Faith & Doubt
Feb 27, 2022 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeEvangelism & MissionGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I think that it is our covenants that allows a people with multiple paths and multiple face- Traditions, are multiple believes- to come together in t…”
Feb 20, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyFriendship & Belonging
“The social media version of friendship, where you might follow someone's postings and occasionally comment on what that person has posted?”
Feb 13, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Fear & AnxietyUnitarian Universalist IdentityRacial Justice
“Listen carefully, we, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association Covenant to affirm and promote journeying toward spiritual w…”
Feb 6, 2022 · unitarian universalism
Peace & NonviolenceUnitarian Universalist IdentityParenting & Children
Jan 30, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
2nd Principle: Justice & EquityFaith & Civic LifeFaith & Doubt
Jan 23, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Identity & WorthMarriageForgiveness & Reconciliation
Jan 23, 2022 · reason and sound thinking
Jan 16, 2022 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeWorship & Praise
“It's fiction, but mostly based on Jerry's own life, about being the new African-American kid in a mostly white school everyday life stuff for an Afri…”
Jan 9, 2022 · church god jesus gospel spirit
Advent & ChristmasThe NativityFriendship & Belonging
“It is the day that the wise men arrived in Bethlehem, carrying with them the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”
Jan 2, 2022 · connected common experience
Poverty & CompassionParenting & ChildrenFaith & Civic Life
“You know the conditions, of what it's like when an Illinois, only half of the staff of the Illinois Department of Corrections have been vaccinated an…”
Dec 26, 2021 · connected common experience
Sin & RepentanceSpiritual GrowthWork & Vocation
Dec 19, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CareEarth-Centered SpiritualityRacial Justice
“Instead, it provides us the courage to face whatever chaos or trauma that lie Prince along the way as well.”
Dec 12, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Spiritual GrowthAdvent & ChristmasPoverty & Compassion
“I never intend to adjust myself to economic conditions that will take Necessities from the many to give luxuries to the few, leave millions of God's…”
Dec 5, 2021 · families and relationships
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
Nov 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeGrief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
“He asked the American Unitarian Association for refuse.”
Nov 21, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestGender & Sexuality / InclusionFaith & Civic Life
Nov 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestInterdependence & NatureStewardship & Giving
“Practicing the Platinum rule is one way that we can love one another and show compassion, not by assuming that others are just like us, but by realiz…”
Nov 7, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Peace & Nonviolence
“When we can engage conflict with appropriate and healthy responses, we find the conflict can actually have some really fantastic benefits to us as in…”
Oct 31, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & Anxiety
Oct 24, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureSin & RepentanceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“A third way that matters because of the way the religious right tries to use the fear of Eternal damnation to oppress people and keep them in line.”
Oct 17, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Stewardship & GivingImmigration & RefugeGun Violence & Safety
“If the congregation can raise that much, it can pay the staff provide for the music program.”
Oct 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Faith & DoubtUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
Oct 3, 2021 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentitySuffering & Perseverance
Sep 26, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingParenting & ChildrenJoy & Gratitude
“That led to vaccines and greater understanding of virus transmission and how to connect virtually, and how to send our kids back to school relatively…”
Sep 19, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthUnitarian Universalist IdentitySin & Repentance
“Our polity is democratic and as such is a representation and enactment, if you will, of our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of.”
Sep 12, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual GiftsMarriage
“And indeed, in addition to your Plucky interim Minister, their congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association want you to succeed and they w…”
Sep 5, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyRacial Justice
Aug 29, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentUnitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & Refuge
Aug 22, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentitySuffering & Perseverance
“Japan's youngest medalist ever, sunisa Lee, the first month American to represent the United States, won a gold medal in the individual all-around ca…”
Aug 15, 2021 · power between ideas
Unitarian Universalist IdentityFear & AnxietyMarriage
Aug 1, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & WorthBible & Exposition
“Because our belief in Universal salvation for all, combined with our belief that we've arrived at Enlightenment, means that we often use words like m…”
Jul 25, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityIdentity & WorthSpiritual Growth
“Well, I see I read them, but really I stopped after we Covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of.”
Jul 18, 2021 · connected common experience
Earth-Centered SpiritualityChurch Life & MembershipService & Spiritual Gifts
Jul 11, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingGender & Sexuality / InclusionParenting & Children
Jul 4, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismChurch Life & Membership
Jun 13, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
Jun 6, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthPrayer & DevotionService & Spiritual Gifts
May 30, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Forgiveness & ReconciliationBaptism & CommunionSin & Repentance
May 23, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionGrief & LamentJoy & Gratitude
“I had the flowers to remind me.”
May 16, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityGod the Father / Creator
“I am not surprised that when the Unitarian Universalist Association created our Unitarian Universalist, seven principles that are: seventh principle,…”
May 9, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Poverty & CompassionSpiritual GrowthFear & Anxiety
May 2, 2021 · power between ideas
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeSpiritual Growth
“The Hebrew scriptures also go further and tell us that the priests themselves were only allowed to enter the holy of holies.”
Apr 18, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityAbraham & IsaacBaptism & Communion
“As Abraham Lincoln once said, the best way to predict your future is to create.”
Apr 11, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeRacial JusticeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“There was a palpable change emerge in the Congress and the Unitarian Universalist Association celebrated our group numbers in-depth, Inspira and reco…”
Apr 4, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
The Kingdom of GodGender & Sexuality / InclusionSuffering & Perseverance
“This Easter, we continue to navigate through the valley of the shadow of death.”
Mar 28, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGrief & LamentUnitarian Universalist Identity
Mar 21, 2021 · uu spiritual principles
Creation CareJoy & GratitudeFriendship & Belonging
“This vision of Environmental green teas are the local Messengers who understand the context of theology, the politic local, and they can make sure th…”
Mar 14, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentSin & RepentanceRacial Justice
Mar 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityShame & GuiltGrief & Lament
“The fact that my dad is a Unitarian Universalist Minister, that I have friends to go to Unity Temple and I really like coffee hour because of easel l…”
Feb 28, 2021 · connected common experience
Friendship & BelongingChurch Life & MembershipBaptism & Communion
“She shared about the importance of moving to our fears, becoming proximate and, in her words, to reach radical proximity with those who have known fe…”
Feb 21, 2021 · power between ideas
Creation CareRacial JusticeJoy & Gratitude
“So it didn't surprise me that the very first time I did this practice- but Emil was what I imagined- I'm just talking about it now with you- brings m…”
Feb 14, 2021 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeFriendship & Belonging
“All whom I loved most in the world were sitting in the room with me, grieving alongside me.”
Feb 7, 2021 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeImmigration & RefugeBeloved Community
“And here at Unity Temple, our faith calls us to build community, acrost real differences by striving to negotiate conflicts with dignity and with lov…”
Jan 31, 2021 · more than it appears
Faith & Civic LifeGender & Sexuality / InclusionBible & Exposition
“And four years ago, in the fall of 2016 and that very twenty-eight-year-old man from out-of-state who had never been to Washington D nor ever visited…”
Jan 24, 2021 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeFaith & DoubtAdvent & Christmas
Jan 17, 2021 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & Civic LifeGrief & LamentRacial Justice
“Last week, when she did Graham Washington, owner of live cafe in Oak Park, ask people to come together in solidarity after a rock was thrown through…”
Jan 10, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityForgiveness & ReconciliationInterdependence & Nature
Jan 3, 2021 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityBaptism & Communion
Dec 27, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Loneliness & IsolationFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
Dec 25, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & ChristmasJoy & GratitudeFaith & Doubt
“As the prophet Isaiah, in darkness have seen a great light, for unto us a child is my daughter and I have long enjoyed going out on clear nights to l…”
Dec 24, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Advent & Christmas
“I took an inventory- one wise person, mrs Claus, soldiers, Mary Joseph and Jesus from reindeer, a penguin, a snowman, a Hello Kitty and a dancing San…”
Dec 20, 2020 · power between ideas
Advent & ChristmasThe Nativity
“For me, like in the Christmas quiet book, there's the lights on the Christmas tree and then everything else is dark.”
Dec 13, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Church Life & MembershipUnitarian Universalist IdentityFriendship & Belonging
Dec 6, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Spiritual GrowthSabbath & RestChurch Life & Membership
“If it would love to call Alyssa extraordinary time to intentionally create space to open to that direct experience of mystery and wonder, perhaps eac…”
Nov 29, 2020 · connected common experience
Racial JusticeFaith & Mental HealthFear & Anxiety
“Our society has pushed mental health to the margins and with little to no education around issues of mental health, most of us are unprepared to addr…”
Nov 22, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestParenting & ChildrenSin & Repentance
“He said his dad had left my dad and H4 in charge and my dad had duties like making sure the window blinds were pulled down at dusk for curfew and mix…”
Nov 15, 2020 · power between ideas
Loneliness & IsolationHumanismReason & Free Inquiry
“I feel grateful for all the healthcare workers that are helping people who are sick with covid-19, grateful for the scientists who are working hard o…”
Nov 8, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Joy & GratitudeFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
Nov 1, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentPrayer & DevotionUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I am praying in this.”
Oct 25, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeGrief & LamentFear & Anxiety
“I'm not the only one who finds Thurman's work that nurtured the Civil Rights Movement important to engage today.”
Oct 18, 2020 · families and relationships
Reason & Free InquiryGrief & LamentFear & Anxiety
Oct 11, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Civic LifeIdentity & WorthElijah
“My grandfather couldn't keep it cuz he's simply gave too many IO use for the fur, and so my grandparents move to Menlo Park, California where he serv…”
Oct 4, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Evangelism & MissionFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“I mean what we offer to each other here at Unity Temple, Unitarian Universalist Congregation.”
Sep 27, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeStewardship & Giving
Sep 20, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Fear & AnxietyNew Year & Watch NightJoy & Gratitude
“If I have anger, I never get out of bed.”
Sep 13, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & Mental HealthFaith & Civic LifeCreation Care
“Human civilization really began in my mind with the birth of compassion: Karen Armstrong in the great transformation athlete races, the rise of Confu…”
Sep 6, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Pluralism & InterfaithGrief & LamentFaith & Mental Health
Aug 30, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeBaptism & Communion
“At this time, you never in a million years could have pictures of hybrid learning or Mass Social distancing protocols and virtual water communion ser…”
Aug 23, 2020 · families and relationships
Faith & Mental HealthThe Road to DamascusAddiction & Recovery
“A few months before that, one of our family members had suffered a trauma, had a serious mental health crisis and was diagnosed with a serious mental…”
Aug 16, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Forgiveness & ReconciliationBible & ExpositionJoy & Gratitude
Aug 9, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticePoverty & CompassionAttributes of God
“Efforts for racial healing, Multicultural Ministry and racial Justice used coded language such as stay connected and stay on would not be until 1997…”
Aug 2, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Economic Justice & WealthShame & GuiltRacial Justice
“He said I learned that courage was not the absence of fear but triumphal Greg Mannarino, one who does not feel afraid, but he he dead fish.”
Jul 26, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeFriendship & BelongingMarriage
Jul 19, 2020 · power between ideas
Racial JusticeCreation CareWork & Vocation
“Now some have compared this year's protest to 1968, after dr King and Bobby, by assassination, or round the Chicago Democratic Convention, when the m…”
Jul 12, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Racial Justice4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchUnitarian Universalist Identity
“Affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person, including Unitarian Universalist Ministry?”
Jul 5, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Spiritual GrowthWorship & PraiseChurch Life & Membership
“Today I want to address the Roar, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Assoc, or more, the potential role of our Concord in this time of potent…”
Jun 21, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeParenting & ChildrenMarriage
“This household had twins graduating from high school.”
Jun 14, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Forgiveness & ReconciliationRacial JusticeAdvent & Christmas
Jun 7, 2020 · uu spiritual principles
Racial JusticeFaith & Civic LifeUnitarian Universalist Identity
“And then the early 20th century, when rail was being developed here in the United States, on the west coast, Asians came in to assist with the well.”
May 31, 2020 · families and relationships
Immigration & RefugeUnitarian Universalist IdentityService & Spiritual Gifts
May 24, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic Life
May 17, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Baptism & CommunionFriendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist Identity
“But I'm flower communion Sunday 2017.”
May 10, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Identity & WorthImmigration & RefugeFaith & Doubt
“Hello, and although I live in Elmhurst, connection to our congregation, that's mostly because I've attended Unity Temple for as long as I can remembe…”
May 3, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Thanksgiving & HarvestAddiction & RecoveryLoneliness & Isolation
“Beach day, may you take some time to move and let the breath move you through, and then I'm still pissed.”
Apr 26, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeIdentity & Worth
“To be honest, I don't remember much other than the Bible, comic book, The Coffee hour and haven't Unitarian Universalist Nasco steals been a positive…”
Apr 19, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityCreation CareFaith & Doubt
Apr 12, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Unitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & CompassionEvangelism & Mission
Apr 5, 2020 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyParenting & Children
Mar 29, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Sin & RepentanceUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
Mar 22, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismLoneliness & Isolation
Mar 15, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingUnitarian Universalist IdentityFear & Anxiety
“What if you thought of it, as the Jews consider the Sabbath the most sacred of time?”
Mar 8, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityImmigration & RefugeCreation Care
“I like to remember to hold on tight in life.”
Mar 1, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareFaith & Mental HealthGrief & Lament
“We believe that his pursuers of the true we are rooted and climate Justice, we seek to solve our climate crisis.”
Feb 23, 2020 · power between ideas
Bible & ExpositionFaith & Civic LifeDating & Godly Relationships
Feb 16, 2020 · families and relationships
Hope & EncouragementImmigration & RefugeFaith & Civic Life
“He's serving as the coordinating Minister for the church there and is retiring, and the minister, who had been scheduled to speak the Sunday that I w…”
Feb 9, 2020 · hope and light, the beloved community
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionFear & AnxietyJoy & Gratitude
Feb 2, 2020 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeFriendship & BelongingMarriage
“Continue to plant a public kiss of concern on the cheek of the sea and the agent and infirm and count that as a natural Tubi.”
Jan 26, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingFear & AnxietyLoneliness & Isolation
“My hope that we shall journey and dance with one another, holding one another tenderly to cultivate that Integrity that comes from being who we reall…”
Jan 19, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifePrison & Restorative JusticeFriendship & Belonging
“But if we don't address the violent retrenchment which followed, we aren't denying my friends.”
Jan 12, 2020 · reason and sound thinking
Friendship & BelongingRacial JusticeGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Jan 5, 2020 · unitarian universalism
Suffering & PerseveranceCreation CareBible & Exposition
Aug 25, 2019 · families and relationships
Joy & GratitudeChurch Life & MembershipCreation Care
“And the water communion symbolizes how we are interconnected with one another, with all people and the earth.”
Aug 18, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Service & Spiritual GiftsUnitarian Universalist Identity
Aug 11, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeReformation SundayShame & Guilt
“And I'm, you know, coming to the future and I'm assuming that I'm coming to a country with which, in its constitution, states that it will protect ev…”
Aug 4, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Joy & GratitudeBaptism & CommunionGun Violence & Safety
Jul 28, 2019 · families and relationships
Racial JusticeParenting & ChildrenAddiction & Recovery
“In that podcast, Joanne Bland, an African-American native of Selma, whom I met in 2004 when I went on a civil rights pilgrimage, she figured prominen…”
Jul 21, 2019 · readings books learning
Grief & LamentRacial JusticeFaith & Civic Life
“And another video piece called Pay It No Mine, The Life of Martha P. Johnson, one of the people interviewed, you noted.”
Jul 14, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic LifeParenting & ChildrenDivorce & Broken Relationships
“And the only person who came to me on the streets was an African-American person.”
Jul 7, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“I am the statewide organizer with an organization in Minnesota called Moostia, Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance.”
Jun 30, 2019 · spirit soul within us
HumanismCreation CareIdentity & Worth
“Because 20 years ago, I understood that our society and our world was headed towards apocalypse if there wasn't a massive uprising of ordinary, extra…”
Jun 23, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Creation CareFriendship & Belonging
Jun 16, 2019 · school age stories
Parenting & ChildrenGender & Sexuality / InclusionFear & Anxiety
Jun 9, 2019 · spirit soul within us
Faith & Civic Life
Jun 2, 2019 · families and relationships
Racial Justice
“It was a bus tour with other Unitarian Universalists that included stops in Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi, and a number of arranged meetings wi…”
May 26, 2019 · reason and sound thinking
Creation CareBaptism & CommunionFear & Anxiety
May 19, 2019 · families and relationships
Baptism & CommunionFaith & Civic Life
“I think about how Norbert Chopek left his home country in the early 20th century, because things weren't safe for a person like him.”
May 12, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
The Ten CommandmentsIdentity & Worth2nd Principle: Justice & Equity
“My favorite principle is the fourth, which states that we affirm and promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”
May 5, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Parenting & ChildrenGender & Sexuality / InclusionEvangelism & Mission
“She is an askable adult, bearing witness, and living curiosity as a form of love.”
Apr 28, 2019 · power between ideas
Gun Violence & SafetySin & RepentanceGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
Apr 28, 2019 · uu spiritual principles
1st Principle: Inherent Worth & DignityInterdependence & NatureIdentity & Worth
“While writing this, I was looking at all the seven principles.”
Apr 21, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Faith & DoubtRacial JusticeGrief & Lament
“When you are joyous look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.”
Apr 14, 2019 · reason and sound thinking
Immigration & Refuge
Apr 7, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Interdependence & NatureSuffering & PerseveranceUnitarian Universalist Identity
“I don't remember who told me this, but I remember a middle-aged couple connected to the seminary I was about to attend, describing the poor choices t…”
Mar 31, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Peace & NonviolenceAddiction & Recovery
Mar 24, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareHope & EncouragementRacial Justice
“And members of this congregation persistently talked to him and filed legal petitions and publicly made the case for marriage equality along with oth…”
Mar 17, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Mar 10, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityAdvent & ChristmasFaith & Doubt
“Gigi says, my favorite principles are three and four, acceptance of one another, and a search for truth and meaning.”
Mar 3, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Salvation & GraceFriendship & BelongingHoly Spirit
“The future of the Christian world was decided that that council, three decades after Jesus died.”
Feb 24, 2019 · unitarian universalism
Faith & Civic Life
Feb 17, 2019 · human moral beliefs
Faith & Civic LifeRacial JusticeHumanism
“It wasn't such a great leap to ask, what if I was a person of African heritage?”
Feb 10, 2019 · reason and sound thinking
MarriageFriendship & Belonging
Feb 3, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Grief & LamentAddiction & Recovery
Jan 27, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Creation CareContemplative Prayer & SilenceImmigration & Refuge
“He describes how exponential accelerations in the market and technological development development, and in climate change, create an existential thre…”
Jan 20, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Racial JusticeUnitarian Universalist IdentityJoy & Gratitude
“I believe this is kind of how we think of the Civil Rights Movement of the late 50s and 60s in the United States.”
Jan 13, 2019 · hope and light, the beloved community
Church Life & MembershipEvangelism & MissionPrison & Restorative Justice
Jan 6, 2019 · power between ideas
Faith & Civic LifeCreation & EdenChurch Life & Membership
Dec 30, 2018 · christmas and easter
Advent & ChristmasSalvation & Grace
“And we believe that inside each and every one of us, a child is reborn every Christmas when the song of the angels is stilled, the work of Christmas…”
Dec 24, 2018 · hope and light, the beloved community
Poverty & CompassionAdvent & Christmas
Dec 23, 2018 · power between ideas
Joy & Gratitude
Dec 16, 2018 · connected common experience
Reason & Free InquiryFriendship & BelongingCrucifixion & Atonement
Dec 9, 2018 · families and relationships
Advent & ChristmasPluralism & Interfaith
“At a town hall meeting hosted by Chief Inman, a woman who worked for the interfaith group in town, told the story how the Danish people responded to…”
Dec 2, 2018 · connected common experience
Advent & ChristmasPrayer & DevotionWork & Vocation
“Today not only marks the beginning of Advent, this Christian season of waiting when followers of Jesus are called to watch and wait and listen for wh…”
Nov 25, 2018 · unitarian universalism
The Trinity
Nov 18, 2018 · families and relationships
Thanksgiving & HarvestJoy & Gratitude
“Giving thanks reminds us of the good, it lifts our spirits, it doing what we need to do to help the world.”
Nov 11, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
Thanksgiving & HarvestWorship & PraisePeace & Nonviolence
Nov 4, 2018 · hope and light, the beloved community
Friendship & BelongingFaith & Civic LifeJoy & Gratitude
Oct 28, 2018 · hope and light, the beloved community
MarriageCreation CareGender & Sexuality / Inclusion
“And also in my social media feed and my news feed, there are glimmers of good news, seemingly tiny things that shine like little pebbles in that vast…”
Oct 21, 2018 · connected common experience
Thanksgiving & HarvestPluralism & InterfaithActs
“I am thankful for the welcoming heart shown, not just in words, but on an everyday manner and every time we meet, when we meet on the foyer, when we…”
Oct 14, 2018 · unitarian universalism
Grief & LamentImmigration & Refuge
Oct 7, 2018 · families and relationships
HumanismBible & ExpositionFaith & Civic Life
Sep 30, 2018 · unitarian universalism
Unitarian Universalist IdentityStewardship & Giving
“And we also need to compensate our visionary staff who are not currently compensated at at the midpoint of the new guidelines put out by the Unitaria…”
Sep 23, 2018 · readings books learning
Fear & Anxiety4th Principle: Free & Responsible SearchLent & Holy Week
Sep 16, 2018 · human moral beliefs
Forgiveness & ReconciliationCrucifixion & Atonement
Sep 9, 2018 · hope and light, the beloved community
Sep 2, 2018 · families and relationships
Grief & LamentWork & VocationSpiritual Growth
“And there in Menlo Park, he was hired as a mortician and assistant funeral director at at Johnston, mortuary, a position he held for more than 30 yea…”
Aug 26, 2018 · power between ideas
Fear & AnxietyPluralism & InterfaithFaith & Civic Life
Aug 19, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
Racial JusticeChurch Life & MembershipJoy & Gratitude
“And as you use who love to be involved in social justice, it's something we really need to be having conversations about.”
Aug 12, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
HumanismGun Violence & SafetySpiritual Growth
“Countless organizations in our backyard, the city of Chicago are led by youth or young adults who want to make a direct impact on their communities.”
Aug 5, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
PentecostFriendship & BelongingBible & Exposition
Jul 29, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
Faith & DoubtRacial Justice
Jul 22, 2018 · families and relationships
Faith & Civic LifeWorship & PraiseUnitarian Universalist Identity
“At the Unitarian Universalist General Assembly, it is a tradition to sing the hymn rank by rank again we stand at certain worship services.”
Jul 15, 2018 · readings books learning
Faith & Mental HealthDaniel
“And so that has stayed with me because during that semester I took another class that talked about emotional intelligence and the the main scholar wh…”
Jul 8, 2018 · reason and sound thinking
Worship & PraiseMarriageRacial Justice
Jul 1, 2018 · human moral beliefs
Fear & Anxiety
Jun 24, 2018 · uu spiritual principles
Unitarian Universalist IdentityGod the Father / CreatorFriendship & Belonging
Jun 17, 2018 · hope and light, the beloved community
Sermon on the Mount / BeatitudesJoy & GratitudeHope & Encouragement
Jun 10, 2018 · readings books learning
Creation CareJoy & GratitudePoverty & Compassion
“Why was it common practice to force students into rote learning, punishing them when they rebelled and failing to affirm their inherent worth and dig…”
Jun 3, 2018 · families and relationships
Gender & Sexuality / InclusionEvangelism & Mission
“June is BGLTQ Pride Month, which means that this is the month when we especially celebrate the idea that you are wonderful and amazing, whomever you…”
May 27, 2018 · power between ideas
Marriage
May 20, 2018 · unitarian universalism
May 13, 2018 · unitarian universalism
Identity & WorthUnitarian Universalist IdentityPoverty & Compassion
“In recent years, some of our youth group alumni have returned to Unity Temple as active members of our congregation, holding us to the values we inst…”
May 6, 2018 · unitarian universalism
Friendship & BelongingGrief & Lament
Apr 29, 2018 · unitarian universalism
Forgiveness & ReconciliationReason & Free Inquiry
Apr 22, 2018 · uu spiritual principles
Creation CareWorship & PraiseFaith & Doubt
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