Phrases That (We Hope) Define Us-In-Person and Virtual Worship
We hear “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” and smile approvingly. The idea of “the moral arc of the universe” bending toward justice suggests possibility.…
Maundy Thursday Service-In-Person and Virtual Worship
Led by the Rev. Gordon Gibson and the Rev. Laura Bogle It is reported that on the last full day of his life Jesus celebrated companionship and remembrance, an act…
Growing Up Unitarian: It Matters What We Believe-In-Person and Virtual Worship
We hear about the pain of decompressing from the "Bible belt bends" or finding Unitarian-Universalism after years of searching. This service will feature reflections from three TVUUC-ers who were raised…
Kris Kristofferson: Liberal Theologian?-In-Person and Virtual Worship
When Kris Kristofferson died last year he was described as a singer, songwriter and movie actor. This Sunday we'll explore what some of the lyrics of this former Rhodes Scholar…
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle-In-Person and Virtual Worship
People, including many of us, speak of worries about diminishing freedom and growing repression. This Sunday, in addition to borrowing some ideas from Timothy Snyder’s book “On Freedom,” I’ll be…
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Maundy Thursday-In-Person and Virtual Worship
It is reported that on the last full day of his life Jesus celebrated companionship and remembrance, but also suffered betrayal, disappointment and loss. In this service we will recognize…
A Sermon in One Word-In-Person and Virtual Worship
It has been said that every minister basically has just one sermon with varied readings and illustrations. Even if that is true (doubtful), how far can that one sermon be…