A new look at the ancient tradition of "the festival of lights" on the last day of Hanukkah, 2012.

In his book, "A Mindful Nation," Representative Tim Ryan discusses how the simple practice of mindfulness could help our nation. How can we apply these lessons to our own Congregation?

Inspired by a novel by Michael Muhammad Knight, "Taqwacore" is an punk music movement that wrestles with the culture and interpretation of Islam. We explore this movement as we celebrate our fourth UU principle, "to promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning."

A sermon on the third principle of Unitarian Universalism: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregation.

Who we love is a subject of hate. There is fear that acceptance of same-sex marriage and of LGBT folk would mean "anything goes," that we have become disconnected from any moral constraints whatsoever. Not in the least! The prospect of a society of LGBT acceptance offers possibilities for clearer, more wholesome, more effective sexual ethics for us all.

Celebrating Labor Day, and looking at spiritual meanings of our work.

Why do we want what we want? Where do desires come from, and what can we do when wanting is making us miserable?

We help our kids grow, and they help us. We'll celebrate our kids and our religious education as we install our new Director of Religious Education.

How ironic! A monologue on dialog.

A short meditation on beat theology, inspired by Gary Snyder.