Having compassion for others is an essential Unitarian Universalist principle. But the very idea of compassion creates an 'other', and that's where things might get tricky. We need to see the 'other' in ourselves if we are to move from compassion to inclusion. In this sermon, Misha Sanders Lentz illustrates what that means in our real lives.

In this introduction to UUCP's annual Ritual of Remembering, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray explores the origins of Dia de los Muertos and the significance of memory and grief.

Interdependence is easy to see within our families and communities, the way we rely on and support each other. However, interdependence is also a reality for humanity globally, for nations, and especially for our planet. Are we putting enough emphasis on interdependence as we think globally? Where could the values of interdependence lead a new way?

Even if you reject many traditional understandings of faith, there is still a lot of room to hold some hope beyond the present moment. In this sermon, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray tells you about the faith she doesn't have and the faith she does.

What does traditional religious language, words like faith, sin, salvation and prayer mean in a non-traditional age? What is the value in understanding them in our non-traditional faith?

Dave Bellama and Nancy McCharen were in Rwanda during the 20 year anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Hear their reflections and the thoughts of Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray on the difficult but powerful road of truth telling and reconciliation.

This sermon was given by Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix on October 12, 2014,

“Forgiveness is a concept that everyone understands – until they’re asked to define it.” -Amish Grace. Honoring the importance of Yom Kippur to the Jewish tradition, Rev. Linda Lawrence explores the meaning of forgiveness and its importance to us as Unitarian Universalists.

Finding one's purpose, building a life of meaning and purpose arise out of commitment and engagement. It is what helps us connect to something larger than ourselves.

Unitarian Universalists come from a long line of heretics, people who dared to question religious teaching. So how do heresy and religious committment go together?