The founding of an institution is a unique time in its history when it has no history. Where does creation… Read more In the Beginning
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.
Make it NUU
Around the year 1800 something new happened in American religion: the Universalist Church of America, and the American Unitarian Association… Read more Make it NUU
Give Me That Old Time Religion
Unitarian Universalism defined negatively, begins in 325 CE when Christianity defined itself as Trinitarian, which we are not. But defined… Read more Give Me That Old Time Religion
Tolerance and Brunch
After a summer following our individual paths of rest and exploration, our annual Ingathering service calls us back to community.… Read more Tolerance and Brunch
The Heat is On
When it’s hot outside I feel like doing nothing. But igniting an internal flame gets us going; at least that’s… Read more The Heat is On
Ready-ing
Before the race begins there are three things to do, or is it four? Is it “Ready, Set, Go?” Or… Read more Ready-ing
What’s the Plan?
As we gear up for the new church year (starting September 10) let’s think about what we’re hoping to do,… Read more What’s the Plan?
Out of Here
There’s an old saying that wherever you go, there you are. But I find that’s not entirely true. Out of… Read more Out of Here
Ain’t Doing Nothin’
In the rhythm of the church, it’s the months between the end of one church year in June and the… Read more Ain’t Doing Nothin’
Thanks for Everything/Flower Communion
A look back at the church year just completed. Specific thanks is appropriate for the experiences of growth and learning… Read more Thanks for Everything/Flower Communion