Rev. Alex Holt This is the second of three services on topics often avoided in our congregations. Addiction to substances or behaviors is very common in the world. How do we as liberal religious people respond to such a pervasive issue as addiction? Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt There are topics generally not often heard in our congregations. One of them is mental illness even though mental health is a significant challenge in our culture and personal lives. How do we address mental illness in a compassionate way? Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt "May you live in interesting times" is not an ancient Asian snippet of wisdom but it still speaks to the anxiety in our lives. How can Unitarian Universalism best respond to anxiety and change in a healthy way? Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt The third Sunday of Advent in the Christian tradition speaks to many symbols. One of them is Service. The Sixth Source reminds us to live in harmony. How do we care for others and for the entire planet? Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt The second theme of Advent in the Christian tradition is Hope. As we broadly explore the season of renewal how does hope become a powerful reminder of our future?  Listen here

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Rev. Alex Holt The Fifth Source is hugely admired in our largely humanist movement. Does religious humanism become so orthodox that it presents us with an idolatry of mind rather than mind and heart? Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt Today the sun rose in red states and blue states alike. Today many are in despair and disbelief in those states. How do we own our feelings? How do we as religious liberals respond to our fellow citizens not as the enemy but as seekers of happiness?  Listen here.

Jo Victoria, Representative Unitarian Universalist Association As our Congregation embarks on a journey to call its next minister, Jo Victoria will challenge us to promote inclusive thinking and avoid unfair discrimination during our search process. We will be encouraged to put our Unitarian Universalist values into action as we find the minister who is the best fit for us. This service continues themes explored during a workshop on "Beyond Categorical Thinking" held the previous day. Listen here.

Rev. Alex Holt What are the Buddhist perspectives on death and the self? Rev. Alex will address this question and offer stories from his own experience as someone whose life is deeply aligned with Buddhist teachings. In addition, this service will offer an "In Memoriam Tribute" to the loved ones of members and friends who passed-on during the year. Listen here.