This sermon captures a meditative sermon delivered in response to the Baltimore riots following Freddie Gray’s death.
Sermon Category: Justice
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The Call of Selma
Speaker: Rev. John Manwell
March 8, 2015Reverend John Manwell’s sermon reflects on the experiences of Unitarian Universalist ministers who answered Dr. King’s call to Selma fifty years prior, drawing from Reverend Mark Morrison Reed’s book, The Selma Awakening
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Racial Justice 2015 – Letting Our Little Lights Shine
Speaker: Rev. Phyllis Hubbell
January 18, 2015This sermon is delivered on Martin Luther King Day in 2015, focusing on the history and persistence of racial injustice specifically within Loudoun County.
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To Bless and to Be Blessed
Speaker: Rev. John Manwell, Rev. Phyllis Hubbell
November 16, 2014This sermon explores the meaning of blessing and how it intersects with the realities of racial prejudice, using the experience of an affluent Black family and the events surrounding Michael Brown’s death as examples.
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Of, By, and For All the People
Speaker: Rev. Terrence Ellen
October 26, 2014This sermon discusses the climate crisis and the need for democratic action.
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Surprised by Joy
Speaker: Rev. John Manwell, Rev. Phyllis Hubbell
October 19, 2014This sermon is about marriage equality and the landmark Loving v. Virginia case.
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Worker’s rights
Speaker: Ann Robinson
August 28, 2014This sermon advocates for wage justice and a more compassionate society.
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Justice
Speaker: Allan Bentkofsky
August 21, 2014This sermon explores the multifaceted nature of justice, drawing from personal anecdotes, philosophical viewpoints, and religious texts.
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That Arc Bends Toward Truth, Too
Speaker: Mel Harkrader Pine
March 2, 2014This sermon explores the theme of truth and justice through interwoven personal narratives.
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The 47%, the 1%, and Promoting Justice in the World
Speaker: Leslie Wright
January 5, 2014The sermon explores income inequality in America, drawing parallels between the Gilded Age and the present.