This sermon will explore how the actions of the current MAGA Administration have seriously disturbed the American democratic consensus. But Like A Storm passing Over in the Night, The Morning Light Will Appear. Faith and Hope will guide UU's through this Storm because they 'have been preparing for a "New Democracy" for some time. That is one of the many lessons that the 8th Principal discussion teaches. The Morning Light Will Appear, and the Old World Shall Pass Away

June is Pride Month. On Sunday, June 28, 2015, forty-six years to the day after the historic Stonewall Riots, Rev. Scott preached one of his first sermons at the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. Two days before that, US states were required by the Supreme Court to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. On how firm a foundation is this ten-year-old decision during today's contentious and divisive times?

We close the year's programs with reflections on the future of religion. What does it hold? How will it impact our community?

"Our church community is full of opportunities to work together to make things happen. It is a place with wonderful role models, who forge paths and inspire us. And it is a place to grow roots, that we may thrive, as best we can, in this broken world. In her last service as Director of Religious Education, join Carol Burrus as she leads worship, weaving a story of 40 years at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston."

Perhaps there is no greater grief than for those who left us far too soon. Rev. Scott reflects on the importance of remembering the dead. As in past years, he expands the annual Memorial Day Candle Ritual beyond remembering military personnel. We remember others who passed away too soon, including those who died from gun violence and Covid.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to change human society. How will it change religious communities? Will it impact how we understand the nature of humanity? Of God? Of being itself?

This will be the first Mother's Day sermon Rev. Scott will preach since the passing of his parents. Less than a year into grieving their deaths, much of the country began collectively mourning what has been described as the 'death of our country.' Rev. Scott will look at the emotions tied to Mother's Day as well as the ways we all may work through our grief.

We concluded our series of three occasional services on the spirituality of music with a special service devoted to the spirituality of Beyonce.

Mayday, or m'aidez, is an international distress signal. May Day is also International Worker's Day. Massive government layoffs and economic mayhem are prompting a distress signal. More happily, May Day is also a traditional festival to welcome summer, celebrated down through history by diverse peoples and religions.