June’s theme: Freedom
Sermon Tag: Rev. Alice King
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Mother of All: Earth, Spirit, and the Sacred Feminine
Summary:
This sermon by Rev. Alice King explores the spiritual significance of the divine feminine, or the Great Mother, as a necessary counterpoint to traditional patriarchal structures. Through personal anecdotes and historical examples, King highlights how figures like Mary Magdalene and Julia Ward Howe were marginalized to suppress the sacred feminine qualities of intuition, nurturing, and fierce protection. She argues that modern culture, heavily influenced by Calvinistic Christianity, often disconnects individuals from the interdependent nature of life by prioritizing obedience over inner transformation. By reclaiming the concept of the Goddess, the speaker suggests that everyone can find a deeper sense of spiritual belonging regardless of gender or religious background. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call to recognize our shared origin in divine energy, advocating for a world rooted in peace and mutual healing.
Joy Comes Back
This sermon by Reverend Alice King explores the resilient nature of joy, distinguishing it from fleeting moments of happiness.
Dwelling Together
This sermon emphasizes that trust is the essential foundation for building a resilient and liberating spiritual community.
All Are Called
In this sermon, Reverend Alice King addresses a Unitarian Universalist congregation regarding the formal process of becoming their called settled minister
Practices for Solidarity and Survival
This sermon by Reverend Alice King that introduces a set of spiritual and practical commitments for navigating modern chaos and societal “brokenness.”
Strictly No Elephants: On Inclusion
Rev. Alice King’s sermon emphasizes the importance of radical inclusion and solidarity within the church community, urging members to proactively create welcoming spaces for all.
Changing the Narrative
Rev. Alice King’s sermon uses the writings of Thomas King and Martin Luther King Jr. to explore the power of storytelling and the importance of shifting narratives from exploitation and fear to interdependence and love.