Augustine of Hippo once wrote, “Hope has two beautiful daughters – Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they don’t remain as they are.” There’s a lot to unpack in that, and a lot for us to learn. Rev. Wik will preach. NOTE: The...
“I have never been able to accept what I believe to be an injustice. Perhaps it is because of this I am America’s problem child …” “America’s problem child.” That’s the way – one of the ways – that the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray saw herself … and not without...
“Rural Voices” Good morning. The sermon topic that was advertised for this morning was about chapters of life and how to live in a spiritually full way at each stage. I realized over the last few days that Erik covered that somewhat last week and I covered it in my...
This Sunday we celebrate our annual Bridging Ceremony, when we recognize our graduating high school seniors, and both mark and honor this time when they transition from youth to young adulthood.
For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan began on this past Friday evening. Ramadan is so central to Islam that it is considered one of the “five pillars” of the faith, and fasting is central to Ramadan. With only a few exceptions (which I’ll get back to in a moment),...
Singer, songwriter, and peace activist Pete Seeger wrote that, “a good song reminds us what we’re fighting for.” On this Music Sunday we’ll look at how music can help us embody our quest for justice. Our Director of Music, Scott DeVeaux, and Rev. Wik lead our exploration. [Note: the choir...
Sermon for TJMC UU Mothers Day 2017 By Rev. Alex McGee Note to reader: This text was a general template for my comments, and some may have been changed or improvised on the spot. Today is Mothers Day. Mothers Day can be looked at from different angles and experienced in...
Ringing the Chime Greetings Good morning, and welcome to Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church Unitarian Universalist. Ours is a congregation in the liberal religious tradition, and we welcome all who would work together to make this a world in which all are welcome. As a part of that welcome I would...
The theme of our worship reflection this month is Transformation. So, I picked the poem about the spider weaving its web because it has many images of transformation. Erik read the poem to the children, and it is also printed in your order of service so you can post it...
As we consider the very real threats to our beloved Earth, it’s easy to get discouraged and overwhelmed. Instead, let us observe Earth Day by renewing both our spirits and our resolve with our annual flower communion. Bring a flower to help fill our sanctuary with beauty and our hearts...
