Sermon delivered by Minister of Faith Development Rev. Emily Gage on October 28, 2018. Rev. Gage shares that "if your social media feed is anything like mine, there’s a series of truly frightening happenings in our world, things that seem big and insurmountable, one after another and another.... And also in my social media feed, there are glimmers of good news--seemingly tiny things that shine like little pebbles in that vast ocean of difficulty. People helping one another, people out on the streets, people voting, writing postcards, protesting, and doing the best they can to hold on to hope, to the possibility of change, to love."
The theme for October is what it means to be a people of sanctuary. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections.
Sermon delivered by our Intern Minister Zsolt Elekes on October 21, 2018. Zsolt shares his experiences of showing up the first time in the United States from Transylvania and how we all are responsible for sharing our own stories and being a welcoming community.
The theme for October is what it means to be a people of sanctuary. 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 October 14, 2018. We are capable of creating sanctuary for one another through kindness.
The theme for October is what it means to be a people of sanctuary. 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 October 7, 2018. How can tolerance and intolerance co-exist? Rev. Taylor suggests that tolerance is the virtue that makes peace possible and reflects on the challenges of embodying tolerance in this time of intense polarization and intolerance.
The theme for October is what it means to be a people of sanctuary. 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 September 30, 2018. If we consider vision as “looking forward together,” there is much to reflect on from where this congregation has come and now where it is going, especially in light of toxic masculinity promoted in the halls of power.
The theme for September is what it means to be a people of vision. 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 September 23, 2018. "Often the most challenged books are the stories that need to be heard the most," they muse on bannedbooksweek.org. Reflections on banned books week, the silencing of stories and why what we share and how we listen matters.
The theme for September is what it means to be a people of vision. 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 September 16, 2018. Reflecting on the wisdom of the Jewish High Holy Days, Rev. Taylor explores the nature of forgiveness and provides a contemporary and compelling understanding of atonement.
The theme for September is what it means to be a people of vision. 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 September 9, 2018. What goes into becoming a people of vision, especially when we as human beings are prone to significant blind spots? Reflecting on the documentary America to Me, Rev. Taylor reflects on how we strengthen our muscle of hope as we seek to cultivate our vision of the Beloved Community.
The theme for September is what it means to be a people of vision. 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 September 2, 2018. “Before you tell your life what you are going to do with it, listen for what it intends to do with you.” Rev. Taylor reflects on the modesty of his grandfather’s life in light of Parker Palmer’s reflections on vocation.
The theme for September is what it means to be a people of vision. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections.
This podcast from August 26, 2018 begins with an introduction to the UTUUC Water Communion ceremony included during each Homecoming Sunday which kicks off the new church year. The introduction is shared by Senior Minister Rev. Alan Taylor, who is returning from a four-month sabbatical, and Minister of Faith Development Rev. Emily Gage. Rev. Taylor follows that with a brief reflection for this worship for all ages.
The theme for August is what it means to be a people of story. To read about our theme-based ministry, please visit http://www.unitytemple.org/faith-development/soul-connections.