Journeys Far and Near
As we approach the height of summer, many of us, at least in normal times, would be off on some kind of adventure. In the past, for those of us … Continue reading Journeys Far and Near
Speaker: Rev. Thomas Disrud
Pioneer Courthouse Square
The original plan for this July 4 Sunday was to bring you a special worship service from our recent Unitarian Universalist General Assembly called the Service of the Living Tradition. … Continue reading Pioneer Courthouse Square
Wrestling with the Angel
Our spiritual theme this month is blessing. Blessing. Earlier in the service we blessed our graduating seniors. What a joy it is to do that every year. And maybe this … Continue reading Wrestling with the Angel
Learning to Be Astonished
Our spiritual theme this month is awe. Awe. When you hear that word what comes to mind for you? Is it a time when you have been in nature, swept … Continue reading Learning to Be Astonished
The Virtues of Humility
Thomas Moore called humility, “that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot.” Humility seems to be contrary to a lot of what our culture values but perhaps it … Continue reading The Virtues of Humility
Our Broken Parts, Too
I don’t usually pay a whole lot of attention to Groundhog Day. Truth be told I have generally been kind of confused by the day—growing up I remember seeing images … Continue reading Our Broken Parts, Too
I Pledge
History has its eyes on me. History has it eyes on you.[1] How will history look on these incredible and troubling times we are in? How will it look at … Continue reading I Pledge
We are Saying Thank You
Grateful. Grateful. Grateful. Grateful. Gratefulness flowing from my heart.[1] That may be as good a summary of today’s message as we’re going to get. That beautiful piece—thank you quartet—was a … Continue reading We are Saying Thank You
To Pray Without Ceasing
We are beginning our monthly spiritual theme of prayer this morning. Last spring as we were choosing the themes, the election was certainly on our minds, and, well, prayer seemed … Continue reading To Pray Without Ceasing
Return to the Home of Your Soul
Carry me on. Carry me on. What is it that’s carrying you on these days? What is it that’s keeping you going? What is it that’s helping you find your … Continue reading Return to the Home of Your Soul