Topic: Possibility

Called In to Possibility

Good morning, all. This is meant to be the place where I introduce myself to you, in sermon form.

This seems like a pretty simple task at face value, because I’m this well-educated competent adult who has been hired to learn and serve in this wonderful … read more.

Questions and Answers

Liberal religion seems to offer more questions than answers. Rev. Bill will offer his answers to questions from the congregation and perhaps pose a few of his own. Look for details in e-news about how to submit a question.

Talking with Intention

As we get back into the habit of having conversations in person, the concept of “right speech” from the Buddhist tradition might offer some lessons for us. 

The Rev. Meg Barnhouse is senior minister of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, Texas, and the author … read more.

Where Do We Start

The best …is yet… to come. 
 
I love the positive energy of that music. Such confidence. Such faith. 
 
Today is the first day of the best days of your life. 
 
Much of the summer has had the feel of a return to better days. 
 
The in-person service at Pioneer … read more.

Spiritual Practices for the Long Haul

Call to Worship

Words of the Persian mystic Rumi:

Today, like every other day, we wake up empty

and frightened. Don’t open the door to the study

and begin reading. Take down a musical instrument.

Let the beauty we love be what we do.

There are hundreds of ways to kneel … read more.

Prayers for the Earth and Her People

Homily: Prayers for the Earth and Her People

“To be a human being is an honor” Chief Jake Swamp spoke the traditional Haudenosaunee morning prayer. “We offer thanks for all the gifts of life.”

That prayer begins and ends with gratitude.

To be a human being is an … read more.

Allow Yourself to Rise

“And he shall reign forever and ever and ever. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.”

You know, the theology…and the gender message…the hierarchy… they are problematic for most of us from start to finish…King of Kings and Lord of Lords…???

Good Lord…as my grandmother used to say…

I disagree with so much … read more.

A Rebirth of Wonder

“All you can do is to walk into Jerusalem, with the Hosannas ringing in your ears, and the palms coming at you in every direction…”

The words of our reading remind us, in the midst of our self-isolating…in the midst of our fears…in the midst of … read more.