Speaker: Rev. Mark Richards

Resilience under Siege

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. … read more.

Democracy Ain’t Easy

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 … read more.

The Shifting Paradigm of Freedom

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 … read more.

Gratitude: A Sermon for the Earth on Easter

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 … read more.