This sermon presents a speaker reflecting on their personal journey with Unitarian Universalism, particularly through the lens of socially responsible investing and the speaker’s own contrarian biases. The speaker recounts their time working for Mobile Oil during the apartheid era in South Africa and the contrasting views within their church regarding divestment. They explore the complexities of boycotts and investment screens as tools for enacting change, contrasting them with the idea of impact investing. The speaker emphasizes the Unitarian Universalist approach of encouraging individual thought and action based on personal values rather than strict dogma. Ultimately, the sermon promotes thoughtful consideration of how personal financial decisions align with one’s beliefs and the pursuit of a better world.