Upon receiving a call for clergy from colleagues in Minneapolis, Rev. Mark drove to that city for two days of training and protest. The need to support the citizens of that city and state is critical. American democracy stands in the balance. Minnesotans are noted for their ability to organize and their commitment to justice … Continue reading Resilience under Siege
No doubt you’ve heard that this year’s election cycle may re-define what we mean by democracy, or it may end democracy in America altogether. We are called by our Fifth Principle to uphold democratic process in our organizational decision making – while at the same time making room for an individual’s right of conscience. What … Continue reading Democracy Ain’t Easy
Unitarian Universalists have a long and proud history of social justice leadership which is grounded in our deep spiritual and theological roots. Rev. Mark Richards joins Rev. Jim for this service which lays the foundation for an afternoon strategic planning workshop by the Wisconsin UU Social Action Network hosted at the Open Circle Fellowship. RE … Continue reading Spiritual Grounding for Social Justice
Henry David Thoreau wrote, “What is the value of any political freedom, but as a means to moral freedom?” Today, the word freedom is used politically to justify a myriad of ideas, from the freedom to openly carry assault rifles to the freedom to leave your child un-vaccinated. America was founded as a place for … Continue reading The Shifting Paradigm of Freedom
Gratitude as a theme of the traditional Easter story often reflects feelings that a risen Christ has relieved us of the burden of our sins. However, this is not a common Unitarian Universalist understanding. We will explore the nature of gratitude and find some meaning as it relates to the Easter story that has passed … Continue reading Gratitude: A Sermon for the Earth on Easter
