Of course it’s just a story: no star, no manger, no trip to Bethlehem, no angel. But the magic and… Read more The Christmas Story
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.
Joy to the World
Merry. Happy. Glad tidings. Comfort and joy. The words of the season, speak to the aspect of the spiritual life… Read more Joy to the World
Compassion
Buddhism’s First Noble Truth declares the truth of suffering. Buddha’s enlightenment revealed an eight-fold path that we can follow to end… Read more Compassion
Enough is as Good as a Feast
The earth’s abundance is the glory of Autumn. Materialism advertises its delights, tempting us with more, more, more, but never… Read more Enough is as Good as a Feast
Some Gave All
Spiritual health asks us to put aside self-interest for the good of others. That others are persons of worth as… Read more Some Gave All
For Better or Worse
Without exaggeration, this Tuesday’s election may be the most significant any of us will ever participate in. The consequences come… Read more For Better or Worse
To Be… Continued
Whether this mortal life is all there is of us or if our personal experience continues in some fashion after… Read more To Be… Continued
Past and Future
As we mark our congregation’s 81st year and the beginning of our 82nd, I wonder what we owe the past?… Read more Past and Future
Sin and Forgiveness
The language of sin is foreign to the positive and encouraging faith of Unitarian Universalism. But the High Holy Days… Read more Sin and Forgiveness
Enough
My elevator speech for Unitarian Universalism is that “UUs believe that human beings are good enough, smart enough, and strong… Read more Enough