Beltane

Stirring, stirring, stirring from your stillness.  Rumbling, quivering, vibration forming new life.   Waxing season of sun.  Our senses recognize you. Though we live in postmodern productivity,  And pretend that one season is the same as another. You paint new colors...

Resurrecting Jesus

In February, this white guy told you about Black Resilience. In March, celebrating Women’s history, I talked about sexism and listening to women.  Now at Easter, here I am. a Jewish UU guy, back to preach my Easter sermon “Resurrecting Jesus!” Bring back Jesus? Oy!...

Abrams, Democracy & Voter Suppression

–Our country, now from thee,Claim we our liberty,In freedoms nameGuarding homes altar fires,Daughters of patriot sires,Their zeal our own inspires,Justice to claim. Today we sang some Suffrage songs. A couple of weeks ago Vicki Luther presented Margaret Fuller and...

Suffragist Inspiration

I often begin my sermons with a joke. Sarah frequently sends me jokes. Sarah is on the Worship Committee and we recently discussed the reasons that services sometimes run past 11:00. This week Sarah emailed me one that said: “Words of wisdom: There’s a fineline...

Deep Dive Into Dignity

A priest, a minister and a rabbit walk into a bar. The priest orders a glass of wine. The minister does the same. Then the rabbit says “I’m only here because of autocorrect.” How’s that for dignity? Today I am hoping we can take a deep dive into the value and quality...

Black Resilience

Toward the end of Sunday service, the Minister asked,How many of you have forgiven your enemies?” 80% of the congregation held up their hands. The Minister asked his question again. All responded this time, except one small elderly lady. “Mrs. Neely? Are you willing...