An exploration of spirituality in relation to connection with the earth.
Sermon Tag: Glenda Parsons
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Under the Shade of a Tree
Sometimes moments of powerful insight come to us abruptly and unanticipated.
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A Doubter’s Thoughts
What do I base my theological views on? How did I get to my present humanistic mystical outlook? Will it serve me in a crisis?
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The Tiger and the Dragon
This sermon explores the profound spiritual and artistic traditions of Daoism through the lens of Chinese landscape painting, specifically the Shanshui style.
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Why and how are we supposed to forgive? Are there steps? How do we know if we really have forgiven someone? Do we really have to learn to forgive or is forgetting good enough?
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Is Spirituality a Steady State?
This sermon explores the dynamic nature of spirituality, framing it as an active struggle to balance personal conscience with social and biological influences.
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Amending Spiritual Precepts
Is it necessary to revisit the big questions every once in a while? Have you altered your views on theological issues as you have gone through life? Should you?
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The Moral Arc: Compassion, Equity, and the Path to Justice
Summary:
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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On Assembling Your Personal Collection of Sacred Inspiration
This sermon explores the personal journey of spiritual transformation and the development of individual religious beliefs, particularly within the context of Unitarian Universalism.
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Reverence
This sermon explores the concept of reverence, defining it as an ancient emotion rooted in acknowledging human limitations and experiencing awe.
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