Sermon on The Amount

Join us for a service of reflection, gratitude, and apology as we explore the role of money in our spiritual and ethical lives. Money, often seen as a worldly concern, actually holds profound spiritual significance. In Unitarian Universalism, we believe in interdependence, that our well-being is tied to the well-being of others. Yet, society often encourages scarcity thinking: “Do I have enough?” rather than “How can I share?” This isn’t just about money. It’s about the deeper question of what it means to live generously. It’s about the courage it takes to give, the wisdom it takes to receive, and the spiritual practice of finding balance in what we offer and what we keep.

Reading: A Quote from Margaret Halsey, on the need to continually renew our commitment to people.

“When the society around us urges a commitment to things.

A commercial society urges its citizens to be responsible for things, but not for people.

It is the unquestioned assumption of a mercantile culture that things need and deserve attention, but that people can take care of themselves.”