Reverend King shares his reflections from UU history AND from scientist Jane Goodall’s lifelong observation of our human relatives.
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Encountering God
Speaker: Re. Madelyn Campbell
October 23, 2016Come on a journey with Rev. Madelyn Campbell, the Interim Minister at Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, and let’s see how far we need to go to encounter the Divine.
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The Blind and the Elephant
Speaker: Mel Harkrader Pine
October 16, 2016We experience the holy in different ways. By clinging to our own experience of the holy maybe we are living out the story of the sightless experiencing the elephant.
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Moral Imperatives: Choices that Matter?
Speaker: Rev. Dan King
October 9, 2016In this week’s worship service, echoing the ancient Jewish tradition of Yom Kippur, our Minister will reflect with us about how we might forgive ourselves for falling short of our highest goals, AND renew our resolve to make optimal ethical choices.
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Reform or Revolution: Lessons from History and Faith
Speaker: Rev. Dan King
October 2, 2016In this sermon, Reverend Dan King explores the conceptual tension between reformation and revolution through the lens of history, theology, and modern politics.
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The Beauty of a Mediocre Life
Speaker: Michelle Saville
September 25, 2016In this reflective sermon, the speaker explores the profound value found in a simple, quiet life rather than chasing modern societal expectations of grand success.
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Beyond Indifference: The Courage to Defy Hate
Speaker: Rev. Dan King
September 18, 2016In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the moral necessity of active compassion over passive indifference by sharing stories of personal and historical conviction.
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The Moral Arc: Compassion, Equity, and the Path to Justice
Speaker: Glenda Parsons
August 28, 2016Summary:
In this reflective sermon, the speaker explores the spiritual foundations of justice, equity, and compassion through the lens of Unitarian Universalist principles. The sermon begins with a childhood memory of unfair punishment, which sparked a lifelong desire for an impartial arbiter to see the true intent of human hearts. By examining the historical and symbolic imagery of Lady Justice, the speaker argues that true fairness requires both objective reason and an empathetic heart. The sermon emphasizes that while compassion functions at an individual level, it serves as the essential catalyst for broader systemic equity and social movements. Ultimately, the sermon suggests that humanity holds a collective responsibility to act against indifference, ensuring that personal kindness evolves into a global pursuit of a more moral universe.
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The Divine Feminine: A Search for Truth and Meaning
Speaker: Brenda Davis
August 21, 2016In this sermon, the speaker reflects on her personal transition from Catholicism to Unitarian Universalism, driven by a desire for a faith that honors women’s roles and spiritual autonomy.
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Humanism
Speaker: Graham Copp
August 14, 2016In this sermon, a speaker shares his personal transition from a skeptical upbringing in the Anglican faith to a dedicated humanist worldview within a Unitarian Universalist congregation.