In this sermon, Jared Mummert recounts his transition from a traditional Methodist upbringing to finding a spiritual home within Unitarian Universalism.
Sermon Category: Community
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Youth Service & Bridging
This sermon highlights a Unitarian Universalist youth service centered on the Crossing Paths curriculum, which encourages students to explore diverse world religions through a unique lens.
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Trust the Dawning Future
In this sermon, Reverend Alice King encourages her Unitarian Universalist congregation to envision a future beyond their current building to better fulfill their mission of love and justice.
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At the Beginning of the World
In this reflective sermon, the speaker examines the emotional and societal aftermath of the global pandemic, urging a shift away from the desire to return to a flawed “normal.”
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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.
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Whistling in the Dark
This sermon explores the spiritual wilderness as a transitional space defined by feeling lost, stagnant, or overwhelmed by life’s hardships
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Ingathering Service – The Big Umbrella
This sermon explores the transformative power of welcome and the necessity of building authentic relationships within a community.
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Spiritual Practices that Nurture and Heal
This sermon highlights a transition from rigid, rule-based religious duties to a more personal and fluid understanding of spiritual growth.
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Oh, the places you’ll go! Burning Man Reflections
This sermon recounts a transformative journey to Burning Man in 2017, spurred by the speaker’s fiftieth birthday and a desire to experience the event’s unique cultural ethos
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We are Creatives
In this sermon, Wendy Testa explores the idea that creativity is a fundamental human quality rather than a trait exclusive to professional artists.