As the Spring Equinox arrives, we celebrate rebirth, renewal, and the fertility of imagination and Earth. What is blossoming in your spirit this season? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 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 the spirit of stewardship, how might we draw our circles wider still? Join us as we explore stewardship as an intentional practice to live our values and widen our welcome to others. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 27, 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. In alignment with our congregation-wide read of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, what are the costs of caste? How might we work to make our segmented society more equitable? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 20, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan.

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.