Christmas has not always been a major Christian holiday. As a response to Garrison’s Keillor’s Scrooge-like request “Nonbelievers, Please Leave Christmas Alone,” this sermon by Rev. Steven Epperson examines the Christian resistance to Christmas celebrations through history and the role 19th Century Unitarians played in the development of the holiday as we know it. Musician … Continue reading A Unitarian Christmas
Musician is Sam Carman.
Rev. Dennis McCarty will mark the Sunday before Thanksgiving with “Food Offerings for the Forgiving Temple,” an examination of how we evolved to eat what we eat. Rev. Dennis is a compulsive eater who has struggled with weight his whole life. Thanksgiving is our holiday most dedicated to food and eating, so it always brings … Continue reading Food Offerings for the Forgiving Temple
The tagline “Ok Boomer” is quickly rising to the popularity level of the “Millennials are Killing Industries” headlines. Consider with us what brought about the two polarizing movements, the differences between them and how generational labels are weaponized to perpetuate power inequalities in our American culture. Natalie Brake is a life-long learner, advocate for diversity, … Continue reading Generational Labels, Weaponized Language
The state of peoples of First Nations, particularly those living on reservations, is tragic. By every social and economic measure, First Nations are last in our country. Our UU values call us to act. Together we’ll explore some ways that we can be allies to First Nations. Skylark and Larry Prather are musicians.
Outside the spotlight of the national health care reform debate, religious communities are actively caring for their neighbors’ health and wellness. Drawing on a project with two inner-city churches, David Craig will share lessons about people’s experiences with Indiana’s Medicaid expansion, the Healthy Indiana Plan, and the power of relationship-building and community voice to generate … Continue reading Healing Mercies
Samhain is an ancient Celtic holiday that is both the origin of Halloween and an important contemporary celebration for pagans and other followers of Earth-based faiths. Samhain marks the end of the final harvest, the beginning of the Celtic New Year, and also the beginning of the dark months that will end with Yule (Winter … Continue reading Samhain
Mary will be reading the sermon “Moment of Truth”. How does spirituality fit into a rational theology? What does spirituality mean anyway? Hear how an unexpected visitor precipitated a moment of truth that prompted a Unitarian Universalist minister to consider these questions. Musician is Annie Johnson.
Richard Brendan will share heart felt stories from his years as a hospice chaplain and how those experiences with death taught him so much about living fully and loving well. Musicians are Skylark and Larry Prather.
Let us draw healing and strength from our ancestors (whether we claim them through DNA, choice, or fortunate circumstance). Musician is Aly Ritter.
