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Rick Hoyt-McDaniels

Author, Artist, Composer

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.

Keeping it Real

Posted on March 16, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick

Although religion explores realms not available to empirical study, speaks in myths and parables, and, for some, includes the supernatural,… Read more Keeping it Real

Starting From Me

Posted on March 9, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick

The spiritual life is often described as a journey. It’s not the destination, we say, but the journey. But journeys… Read more Starting From Me

If They Say , “No”

Posted on February 23, 2025August 10, 2025 by Rick

Universalism affirms that all creation is one.  Ultimately, we will be together.  But before we reach that goal, what responsibility do we… Read more If They Say , “No”

Flawed Leaders for Flawed People

Posted on February 9, 2025February 10, 2026 by Rick

Because leaders are human, they make mistakes. If the leader is a king or a tyrant, the people must simply… Read more Flawed Leaders for Flawed People

An Optimistic Faith

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Rick

Because we are free, the future is open. Because the future is open, there are no certainties, either of glory… Read more An Optimistic Faith

Courage, Friends

Posted on January 26, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick

Courage, or fortitude, is one of the four cardinal virtues. Allied with wisdom, temperance, and justice, the ability to endure… Read more Courage, Friends

The Ability to Achieve Purpose

Posted on January 19, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick

The power to direct our lives and achieve our goals is essential to spiritual health. Where can we find our… Read more The Ability to Achieve Purpose

Who Am I, Really?

Posted on January 5, 2025August 14, 2025 by Rick

It’s easier toward the end of life to see that what we call the self is widely changeable. I’m not… Read more Who Am I, Really?

Faithfully Flexible

Posted on December 29, 2024August 14, 2025 by Rick

The history of Hanukkah tells of people so committed to their faith that they went to battle rather than bend.… Read more Faithfully Flexible

A Great Light

Posted on December 24, 2024August 14, 2025 by Rick

It’s been a tough year this year.             It’s been a tough couple of months.             I hope you’re feeling some peace… Read more A Great Light

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