Unitarian Universalist
Church of the Hill Country
Sunday Service @10am 960 Barnett St., Kerrville Texas
Sermons & Meditations
Blessed are the Translators
In this sermon “Blessed are the translators” I will present our liberal religious practice of generous translation of scripture, religious language, doctrine, sacred story, religious thought and practice. Liberal translation makes it possible for people with a...
Consciousness, What Is It Good For?
Last night I had the strangest dream. I dreamed I was in an accident and regained consciousness in the ICU. The Doctors were trying to convince me that I'm actually a Swedish Guy who has forgotten his identity...But I wasn’t buying it. I...
Darkness, the Untold Story
Hello darkness my old friend, I’ve come to talk with you again (gesture to encourage them to continue)about your car’s extended warranty. When Goddess finished creating the 24-hour cycle of alternating darkness and light, the angels asked hir what she was going to do...
Peace, the Greatest Gift
"Christmas is a baby shower that is so over the top!!"You want to know why I’m single? I once had a girlfriend. I asked her what she wanted for Christmas. She told me, “Nothing would make her happier than a diamond necklace.” So I bought her nothing."Preaching and...
Spiritual Home
Do you consider UUCHC your spiritual home? How can people with diverse theological beliefs share one sanctuary as a common spiritual home? A few weeks back Ann Galland led us in a wonderful worship service that helped us reflect on what home means. It was...
The Power of Memory (All Souls Service)
A man with tickets to the AFL Grand Final finds his seat and relaxes. As he sits down, a man comes down and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. “No”, he says. “The seat is empty.” “That’s incredible”, said the stranger. “Who in their right mind would...
Shared Ministry
Many members and friends have expressed appreciation and gratitude for this congregation, what we do and what we are all about. Some have confided having a hard time calling us a church or using words like ministry. Today I am going to take us deeper into these words...
Three Medicines: Love, Community, and Nature
November 6th, 2017 my bicycle and I were struck by a ½ ton Dodge Ram. The extent of the damage was great. Almost six years later, I stand before the congregation I serve as minister. Three years ago, Linda Smith reached out and asked me to be guest Minister via Zoom....
When Making Amends Works Like Magic
Whoa that hymn was so beautiful, and its message so powerful. Thoughts and prayers are a great start. Usually though, action is required.Our theme today is making amends. Meredith questioned the positioning of that beautiful hymn immediately before my sermon which I...
What’s Going On? US Racism and Us
Regarding the sermon title, What’s Going On? US Racism and Us,” the "Us" refers to Unitarian Universalists and our living tradition. "What's Going On?" refers to Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit song we heard in the beginning of the service. It was written about a...
