This Soul Matters month of Paying Attention, join us this Sunday in playing our second installment in a worship-wide game of Dungeons and Dragons! What will the dice have in store for us? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 1, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

When the world weighs heavy, how do we care for our spirits and one another? Members of our community share stories and practices of resilience, rest, and sacred self-care. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 22, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are lifting up “Soul Friends” or Anam Cara from the writings of John O’Donohue and all of our connections to each other beyond solely romantic love. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 13, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

As we recognize Scout Sunday, we lift up the lesser-known stories of Black leaders and youth who shaped Scouting in the United States, expanding its vision of leadership and justice. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 8, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

At Imbolc (also known as Saint Brigid’s Day), we celebrate the first signs of spring and the quiet emergence of new life. We honor the flame of inspiration and the courage to kindle light in the darkness. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 1, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. This Sunday, we’ll explore the importance of spiritual practices and what cultivating deep spiritual practices has to offer, even if we ourselves are less spiritually-minded or practiced! Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 30, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Join us for this service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we explore Dr. King’s vision of creating Beloved Community, we’ll delve into the proposed 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism and its roots within our faith. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 16, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. At times, our intended outcomes can sometimes be different from the actual impacts we have. How do we approach intentionality and living intentionally in the midst of this risk? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 23, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Many people experience a “Great Divide” in our present political situation, country, and world. How do we dialogue across such difference? Are we divided now more than ever? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 9, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

What’s the meaning of life? What is prayer, really? What about your favorite color? Ask Rev. Alex a question on your mind and heart in this service of earnest questions and honest answers! Questions from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Dec. 28, 2025. Shared by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.