Sermons

Who Do We Want to Be?

This sermon highlights the Unitarian Universalist commitment to being a living tradition that evolves to meet the needs of a changing world

Sermons

Life is a Ballgame

In this reflective sermon, Martha Baine explores how emotional maturity and leadership help individuals navigate a volatile and uncertain world.

Sermons

Seeds for the New Year

Join us for a prepared service from the UUA – Seeds for the New Year, with sermon from Rev. Dr. Sofí­a Betancourt.

Sermons

MLK Service

This sermon features a reflection on the commitment card utilized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1963 Birmingham campaign.

Sermons

Personal Journey Service

January’s theme: Liberating Love

Summary:

This sermon documents three members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun sharing their personal histories and paths toward their current spiritual home. Colleen Kubont describes a complex evolution from early skepticism and 12-step recovery to a restored faith that eventually embraced the comfort of uncertainty and community. Andrew Dunham details his transition from a rural Lutheran upbringing to a science-based worldview he calls a “compost religion,” which emphasizes the interconnectedness of all life. Monica Seidel outlines her departure from a rigid Missouri Synod Lutheran background, eventually finding a sense of belonging in various UU congregations across the country. Each sermon highlights a move away from dogmatic religious structures in favor of a community that values personal inquiry, social justice, and emotional support. Through these diverse accounts, the sermon illustrates the Unitarian Universalist commitment to spiritual growth without the requirement of absolute answers.