This sermon uses Abraham Lincoln’s famous appeal to the “better angels of our nature” as a foundation for addressing the deep polarization in modern society.
Sermon Category: Compassion
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A Community of Hope
In this reflective sermon, a retiring minister revisits the foundational theme of his career: the concept of the church as a community of hope.
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Oh The Ravens and the Steelers Should be Friends
This sermon highlights the Unitarian Universalist principles of inherent worth and interconnectedness as tools to overcome social and political divisions.
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Keep the Cake
This sermon explores the complex intersection of religious freedom, civil rights, and the social consequences of discrimination through the lens of a 2013 Oregon bakery dispute.
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Waiting on Wings
The sermon explores the interconnectedness of all beings by drawing a parallel between the efforts to save monarch butterflies and the need to support individuals struggling with mental health
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Community
This sermon explores the multifaceted nature of community, particularly within a Unitarian Universalist context, acknowledging both its supportive and challenging aspects.
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Hospitality
This sermon explores the concept of hospitality, contrasting social hospitality with a deeper, religiously rooted spiritual hospitality.
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Ahead of the crowd
This sermon reflects on the pursuit of perfection through the lens of horse racing, specifically referencing Secretariat’s record-breaking Triple Crown win.
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The Fifth Precept and the Twelve Steps
The speaker reflects on the Fifth Precept of Buddhism, which encourages abstaining from intoxicants. Initially finding the precept unimportant, recent family struggles with addiction have changed the speaker’s perspective