Sermon delivered by Intern Minister Zsolt Elekes on December 30, 2019. Zsolt shares his thoughts about the importance of the Christmas story and the importance of continuing to do the work usually done just around Christmas.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Homily delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by Minister of Faith Development Rev. Emily Gage on December 23, 2018. Things happen like that, sometimes. We’re just going about our daily business, and then boom--our hearts crack open and our worlds become bigger, and suddenly there’s more good all around us.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
This service from December 16, 2018 features the Unity Temple Choir under the direction of Music Director Marty Swisher performing "Luminous Night of the Soul" by Ola Gjeilo, accompanied by pianist Peter Storms and assisted by a string quartet . Reflections by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor and Marty Swisher precede the musical offering.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on December 9, 2018. What meaning does Hanukkah have for us today, especially in the wake of emerging hateful incidents? Rev. Taylor explores this question through story, poetry, and reflection.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on December 2, 2018. Howard Thurman calls us to listen for the sound of the genuine as our one true guide. During this Advent sermon, Rev. Taylor reflects on the importance of taking pause to wait and listen, to enter that place of mystery where the divine is waiting to be born and reborn in our lives.
The theme for December is what it means to be a people of mystery. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by Ministerial Intern Zsolt Elekes on November 25, 2018. Zsolt briefly relays the history of the 450-year old Transylvanian Unitarian Church and their struggle with being a theologically liberal religious institution in a more conservative society. He shares what he learned from its history that can help us find the hope and faith necessary for our future mission and being in this world.
The theme for November is what it means to be a people of memory. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Reflection delivered by Minister of Faith Development Rev. Emily Gage on November 18, 2018. Linda Hogan reminds us: "Suddenly, all my ancestors are behind me. 'Be Still,' they say. 'Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.' Thoughts on memory, Thanksgivings pasts, and the practice of gratitude in hard times.
The theme for November is what it means to be a people of memory. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by SeniorMinister Rev. Alan Taylor on November 11, 2018. On Veterans Day and the centennial of the end of World War I, Rev. Taylor reflects on trauma, recovery and how we all might cope and respond.
The theme for November is what it means to be a people of memory. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections
Sermon delivered by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor on November 4, 2018. Which of the two wolves will we feed—the one of fear and hatred or the one of love and connection? Rev. Taylor reflects on how hate is a not an answer to hate.
The theme for November is what it means to be a people of memory. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections.