Speaker: Rev. Jim Coakley

It’s Butterfly Time Again

The image of the caterpillar’s transformation to a butterfly invites us each spring to ponder our own personal transformation process. How do we support each other to continually grow spiritually and ethically?

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Composting Our Faith

Unitarian Universalism is called a ‘living tradition” meaning we are not bound by doctrine or the way our ancestors did something. Rather, like composting, we continually break down what we affirm and promote and transform it into what nourishes growth for the season we are … read more.

Just Go Away

Author Matthew Desmond’s insightful book, Poverty by America, reminds us that poverty is by design in our society. We subsidize anyone with wealth and just want the poor to go away. What sacrifice is required to bend the moral arc of the universe towards justice?

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Bringing Heaven to Earth

Justice and Equity are two of our fundamental Unitarian Universalist values, but what do they mean to us theologically and spiritually? Why do we focus so much on “building a better world”?

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Liberating Love

Perfectionism and self-doubt are hardly liberating and it’s all too easy to get pulled into the “unworthy of being loved” trap. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, is a passionate advocate of accessing the love deep within us by writing letters FROM love. Let … read more.

Why We Are Spiritual Creatures

This is Rev. Jim’s companion sermon to the book group discussion of The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life by Dr. Lisa Miller.

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We Only Have What We Give

Isabel Allende’s tragic loss of her 28-year-old daughter transformed her outlook on life. Embracing impermanence, she found peace and happiness through generosity.

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Life’s Generosity

When we ask ourselves, “Why did ____ happen to me?“, it’s not hard to consider ourselves cursed. By contrast, Unitarian Universalism focuses on life’s generosity and inherent goodness, which in turn enables us to cope with our struggles. Let us renew this spiritual practice together … read more.