Unitarian Universalist
Church of the Hill Country
Sunday Service @10am 960 Barnett St., Kerrville Texas
Sermons & Meditations
Pluralism & Diversity in UU Faith Tradition
Pluralism is a value written into the structure of our faith. It’s part of the framework that holds us together. By reflecting on it, I hope we will leave here with a deepened understanding of UU tradition and a deepened sense of shared sense of purpose for...
Making a Pilgrimage
The first time I remember learning something important about pilgrimage was the 7th or 8th grade. I found cassette tapes in the library of MLK and Malcolm X. These men awakened in me awareness of the brutality hatred and discrimination aimed at African Americas...
Embracing Darkness and Returning Light
One afternoon Jamie was playing in his backyard. He was riding a broom, pretending that it was a horse. He was having a wonderful time and rode the broom until it was getting dark. He left the broom on the back porch and went inside. A while later, his mother noticed...
Here for the Holidays – Benediction
Source of Life and Blessing, Bless us as we go home for the holidays If we journey to the places our families were born, let dignity and humor be our companions. If we reunite with parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, fill us with love to share! As...
Here for the Holidays
Whistles “Charlie brown xmas” One of the many things I thought I didn’t understand when I was very young was the popular cartoon “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” As an adult looking back, I know that I did get it. It just was too close to home, and...
Funny Thing About Death
I hope that everyone had a happy Halloween. We can celebrate that we survived another one. The ghouls and goblins didn’t get us this year. Did you know that for many years, children have identified Halloween as their #1 favorite holiday?...
Overcoming Oppression w/ UU Spirituality of Interdependence
Today we aim to “Overcome Oppression with Spirituality and Connection.” I am very excited to give this sermon. The pursuit of liberation, of overcoming oppression is at the core of our religious tradition. In recent years, growing numbers of UUs have agreed to an...
A Religious Response to Gun Violence
In August I had the extraordinary privilege of attending a “Gun Violence Prevention Ministry training offered by the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship at the exceptionally beautiful Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu NM. It was the first gathering of its kind bringing together 75...
The Bodhisattva Path Thru a UU Lens
A Muslim, a Buddhist and a Christian are forced to jump off a building The Buddhist jumps first. He prays: Buddha, Buddha, Buddha, Buddha... When he reaches the ground, he lands safely.The next one is the Muslim. He jumps, and prays: Inshallah, Inshallah, Inshallah......
Religious Humanism: What It Means To Be Human
I’m very excited to talk about Humanism. My sermon title is “What It Means to Be Human.” Here are some one-liners to help us begin to gain a proper perspective on the human condition. 1. Why can’t you explain puns to kleptomaniacs? They always take things...
