You’ve explained to a neighbor our seven UU principles, but they respond, “But what do you UUs believe, you know, God, Christ, death . . . ?” How do you respond? In case you missed my March 11, 2018 sermon (“Do UUs Need a Creed? … read more.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
The UUFP is looking for a few good people…. Well, actually the Board of Directors are looking. The Board of Directors serve a critical role in … read more.
When I was in seminary, I enjoyed finding a word from ancient Greek, from Homer or Plato, that worked its way into Christian theology. Reading a chapter on “the four marks of the church” there was a lovely word, kerygma, proclamation. I had an image … read more.
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” ~ Vivian Greene
It seems that the storm named “COVID-19” is not going to pass anytime soon. While the storm has abated at times, it just … read more.
Winston Churchill once famously said, “Democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others.” It appears that some people in this country (many people?) would now leave out the final phrase. Our UU principles (#5) commit us to “the use of … read more.
“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time trying to outwit Nature and spent more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.” ~ E.B. White
If 2021 has taught us anything, it’s that despite our best … read more.
Welcome to December. We’ll see the end of 2021, the year we hoped would bring the end of all the dreadful experiences of notorious 2020. For many, it hasn’t been a whole lot better. But December. . . the home of 91 holidays, observances and … read more.
“Well, 2021 hasn’t necessarily been a return to normal, but it is the year that we adapted—and took control of our lives.” ~ Debra Adams Simmons
As the end of the year approaches, it is amazing to see how our daily lives … read more.
The most influential person today in the struggle to prevent abortion is probably Pope Francis. Below is the draft of a letter I am preparing to send to the Pope, on that subject. Your comments and suggestions are invited. When I feel that the letter … read more.
“‘Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” ~ Alice Walker
It is hard to believe that November, the month with a day set aside for giving thanks, is … read more.
