This sermon explores the life and philosophy of author and activist bell hooks, focusing on her transformative definition of love as an active choice rather than a passive feeling.
Sermon Category: Love
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What Would Jesus Say?
Speaker: Tamar Datan
August 2, 2026This sermon features a reflection on the life and teachings of Jesus through a modern, liberal lens.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor?
Speaker: Wendy Testa
June 28, 2026This sermon explores the profound impact of Fred Rogers and his philosophy that life is for service.
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On Grief & Gratitude
Speaker: Nicola Cook
November 30, 2025In this poignant sermon, Nicola Cook explores the complexities of grief by weaving together personal memories of her late father with practical advice for the living.
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Sacred Language – Sacred Translation
Speaker: Rev. Alice King
September 28, 2025This sermon by Reverend Alice King explores the concept of sacred language and the importance of translating traditional religious terms into modern, personal contexts.
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Can We Start Again, Please?
Speaker: Jennifer Springsteen
August 31, 2025In this sermon, Jennifer Springsteen describes how the musical Jesus Christ Superstar transformed her perspective on faith and the historical figure of Jesus.
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Seasons of Love
Speaker: Tamar Datan
July 20, 2025This sermon highlights the enduring legacy of the musical Rent and its creator, Jonathan Larson, who tragically died just before the show’s debut.
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The Grandeur of Life
Speaker: Eve German
March 23, 2025In this sermon, the speaker explores how to navigate political and personal turmoil without succumbing to emotional paralysis.
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The Stories We Tell
Speaker: Michelle Saville
January 12, 2025Michelle Saville explores how storytelling functions as a foundational element of the human experience, serving to foster deep interpersonal connections and provide a framework for processing collective trauma.
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Love’s Invitation
Speaker: Rev. Alice King
September 15, 2024This sermon explores love as the central spirit of the Unitarian Universalist faith, defining it not as a fleeting emotion but as an intentional action and a commitment to spiritual growth.