This SUUF Worship Service “Sermon On The Amount” asks us to consider what is truly ours. Our spiritual home is not just another charity to consider – this is where we live out our values individually and as a community. This is the priority among the good causes in our lives. So, what is yours? … Continue reading Sermon on the Amount
This sermon asks; What is wisdom? How does it differ from knowledge? Is the difference worth discerning? This sermon will explore the landscape of the difference between knowledge and wisdom and how the difference plays out in our modern world. True wisdom comes in understanding that sometimes, you are both the prison and the key. … Continue reading Wisdom In Today’s World
This sermon will focus upon the true story of our Minister, the Reverend Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson. Every month or so we feature what we call “SUUF and Me, worship services where we listen to life stories of our members. We believe there is such power, beauty and truth in sharing our stories. It is in … Continue reading Listening with My Eyes – Part 2
This sermon will focus upon the true story of our Minister, the Reverend Anthony Mtuaswa Johnson. Every month or so we feature what we call “SUUF and Me” worship services where we listen to life stories of our members. We believe there is such power, beauty and truth in sharing our stories. It is in … Continue reading Listening with My Eyes – Part 1
This sermon will focus upon the true story of William and Ellen Craft, enslaved African-Americans who traveled a thousand miles to freedom, and their relationship with Unitarian Universalist Minister Theodore Parker. William and Ellen’s adventurous escape emanated from their natural desire to experience the love of each other, and future generations, as free human beings. … Continue reading Of Bone and Sinew
When I first heard, years ago, that the word Democracy was nowhere in the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence I was startled. This could not be true. Our government is a Democracy! As it turns out, our Founders feared democratic rule. The Founders preferred the word “Republic. My sermon will share the truth about the … Continue reading Democracy Through My Eyes
This worship service will focus upon naming and claiming our feelings through our own poetic words and the poetic words of others as a spiritual practice, that is, as a recognition of our feelings as expressions of who we really are. “Poetry may make us a little more aware of the deeper, unnamed feelings which … Continue reading Poetry as a Spiritual Practice
At this Sunday’s worship service, we shall reflect upon our understanding of what the word community means to us. Is a community defined and limited by geographic location and proximity ? Is my community the community of people that I select regardless of their location? What does it mean to belong to a community? Does it … Continue reading Belonging to a Community
Our worship service this Sunday is entitled “New Beginnings.” We will gather in fellowship as we close out the year and welcome the opportunities and challenges that come with all new beginnings. We shall embrace the promise of a fresh start and the dawn of new possibilities. Join us as we gather to reflect, rejoice, … Continue reading New Beginnings
Join us this Sunday for our worship service entitled “Celebrating the Winter Holidays.” We will recognize and embrace the beauty of the season with appreciation and gratitude that reflects the magic and unity of this special time. Together we shall explore the rich tapestry of winter holiday traditions from around the world, including Christmas, Hanukah, … Continue reading Celebrating the Winter Holidays
