Unitarian Universalists have had a difficult relationship with power, lately. But we don’t need to feel ambivalent about having power,… Read more The Power of Love
Category: Sermons
As a minister for thirty years, I wrote nearly a thousand sermons. These are the most recent. Sermons from August, 2022 on were written for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City. I’m especially proud of the sermons I wrote during my last year (September 2024 through June 2025) when I tried to close my ministry with some final thoughts about fundamental spiritual issues.
Ten Percent More Church
Some religious experiences are grandiose: miracles, theophanies, resurrection. But the unlikelihood of that model of instant total transformation can make… Read more Ten Percent More Church
Future Church
In an age of TED Talks and Pod Casts do we need sermons? If our churches are only organized for… Read more Future Church
Today Will be a Joyful Day
Perhaps most of all, life should be fun. But joy doesn’t just mean happy. Or not even “very happy.” Joy… Read more Today Will be a Joyful Day
Soar With Courage
For the last year or so, every time I go on facebook, I think to myself, “Why am I on… Read more Soar With Courage
Be Thou My Wisdom
One of the qualities I love about Unitarian Universalism is that we strive to be a reality-based religion. We use… Read more Be Thou My Wisdom
Goal!
For the rest of this church year we look at the goals of faith. What’s it for? There are both… Read more Goal!
A Christmas Dream
The Christmas story is motivated by dreams. Angels appear in dreams to bring messages, instructions, and warning. And Christmas itself… Read more A Christmas Dream
Chosen Family
Gathered round the manger is not a traditional family of mother, father, and child related by blood, but a chosen… Read more Chosen Family
Be That Teacher Faith Directs
Jesus, in our Unitarian theology, is not a savior, but a teacher, not a god, but an example for all… Read more Be That Teacher Faith Directs