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Made a Decision, Rev. Kent Matthies

This morning we explore the compatibility of the 3rd step of Alcoholics Anonymous with Unitarian Universalist life.  Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.  At first examination this step often causes consternation and … read more.

Hope Springs Eternal, Jenn Leiby

The gray skies and bitter cold of winter seem like a memory now that the trees are alive with color and warm breezes. Our world is fresh and new again, the Spring season faithfully bringing promise of easier days. Just as promising, we can turn to our Unitarian Universalist faith … read more.

Touching the Word, Rev. Kent Matthies

Do you remember when speed-reading was a new thing?  An early pioneer was Evelyn Wood in 1959.  In hindsight we see this was an early rendition in a society that would come to crave and demand fast everything: from food to internet service.  But speed … read more.

Back to the Future, Rev. Bill Gardiner

In this current moment of environmental, economic, and political crisis we can look back at the 150 year history of USG for clues to how we can respond today with spiritual resources, resilience, and adaptabiity as we move toward the future.

The Rev. Bill Gardiner served … read more.

Breaking the Code, Rev. Kent Matthies

Part II of the sermon series on the book “Blindspot.”  We are porous beings soaking up the cultural attitudes in our environment.  How do we become more aware of our preconceived notions and do better in changing how they impact our behaviors?  How do we … read more.

Homo Categoricus, Rev. Kent Matthies

Psychologists Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald’s groundbreaking book “Blindspot” will be the basis for a two-part sermon series (April 10 & 17). As we explore our spiritual theme of April, Privilege, we will “explore hidden biases we all carry from a lifetime of … read more.