Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Mary Kay Hamilton Courage, Aristotle said long ago, is the highest of human virtues. At its best, however, it is practiced in moderation. An excess of courage can lead to foolishness; a lack of it is cowardice – and either of which turns virtue to vice. In order to … Continue reading “Courageous Cowardice and Foolhardy Courage”

Sermon by Rev. Sofia Betancourt, Presented by Revs. Elaine & Axel Gehrmann In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, we will not be gathering in person but will stream worship via Zoomat 9:30 only, and will record the service as well. Rev. Sofia Betancourt is Assistant Professor for UU Theologies and Ethics at … Continue reading 9:30 am only–“Not a Miracle but a Tending”– Via Zoom

Guest Speaker Drew Glover, Worship Associates Karen Brown and Katie Hamilton Fifty-five years ago this month, our minister Rev. Bob O’Brien, UU minister James Reeb, UU “housewife and mother” Viola Liuzzo and others answered Dr. King’s call to join him on Edmund Pettus Bridge for the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery. Reeb and … Continue reading “Selma Sunday”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Warren Finch It sounds like an oxymoron, and yet getting better at constructive conflict is something we might want to consider, especially in our complicated world where conflicts and differing perspectives are inevitable. It takes courage and creativity, but can lead to much better, more collaborative results. This Sunday, … Continue reading “Constructive Conflict”

Rev. Kathleen McTigue and Worship Associate Katie Hamilton We are living in troubled times, both at home and far afield, as stark barriers defining “us” and “them” are fortified and championed. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed or helpless, at the same time that we feel compelled to do something. Our faith offers the wisdom that … Continue reading “In the Light of This Unlikely World”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Warren Finch “Information explosion” is one way our current over-abundance of news, entertainment, and social media has been described. Thanks to technological advances, we have access to an incredible array of information sources. But rather than becoming appropriately informed about pertinent issues, we may find ourselves overwhelmed by a … Continue reading “Are You Listening?”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Erin Forstein In I Corinthians 13, Paul said, “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.” We all know that children think differently than adults, and it makes sense that our contemplations about faith change as we … Continue reading “Nurturing Our Stages of Faith”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Karen Brown To read a transcript of the reflections and sermon for this service please click on this link: Breaking Down Barriers Our mission statement begins, “Welcoming all…” which is certainly a goal to which we aspire. Our Inclusion Task Force is working on ways we can make sure … Continue reading “Breaking Down Barriers”

Robin Jensen and Worship Associate Mary Kay Hamilton Everyone’s life has twists and turns in it. And we never know quite where we’re going until we get there. How can we deal with life’s events when they pop up so randomly and unannounced? Is there any way we can prepare for them in advance? Are … Continue reading “How Do We Deal with the Unexpected?”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Bob Sadler To read a transcript of the sermon for this service please click on this link: Seeing Our Blind Spots When I was learning to drive a car, my driving instructor was at pains to point out that before changing lanes I should always turn my head to be … Continue reading “Seeing Our Blind Spots”