In our present moment in history many denominations are going through schisms. Some congregations have been split in two. Others have disaffiliated from their parent denominations. Some church buildings have…

It has been suggested that Unitarian Universalists have clearer ideas about “what we don’t believe” than “what we do believe,” making us the religious equivalent of picky eaters. As the…

How do we offer support to each other in times of crisis and challenge? What does Unitarian Universalism teach us about the nature of pastoral care in a church setting?…

There is a German proverb that reminds us to “Speak the truth but carry flowers” or is there? This Sunday we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the flower communion…

Most religions have a public relations department that prefers to talk up the success stories of the faith and downplay any counternarratives. This Sunday we will reflect on the blunders,…

A resurrection is not always a BIG EVENT that makes the headlines on into the scriptures. All around us there are resurrections in our everyday lives. This year Easter Sunday…

During Passover many Jewish families serve gefilte fish which those around the table tend to either love or hate. Unitarian Universalists also have some traditions which inspire some strong love/hate…

Even though Richard Dawkins is an outspoken atheist he has confessed that under certain circumstances he is filled with a sense of ‘almost worship.’ Unitarian Universalists can sometimes have mixed…

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is one of the many 12 Step recovery programs available to people in need. OA is designed to help people with compulsive eating and other food behaviors…

Unitarian Universalists like to put a lot of emphasis on the use of reason in religion. Historically we have celebrated our penchant for logic and rationality. However, an overemphasis on…