In this sermon, longtime UUCJ member and Navy veteran Jeff Funderburk reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day weekend. While sharing the distinct histories behind the “Big Three” military holidays—Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day—Jeff honors the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Through the lens of his own military

What does the word “prayer” mean to a Unitarian Universalist? For many, the word can carry a sense of hesitation, often associated with hypocrisy or empty words. In this thought-provoking sermon, Peter Racine explores how we can reclaim prayer not as a passive plea, but as an active, powerful force in the world through service

What does it mean to be brave when the world feels like it’s shaking? Is courage something we are born with, or is it something we build, one small decision at a time? Rev. Linda Hart Green explores the “spiritual toolkit” required for survival and action in difficult seasons. Drawing on the powerful examples of

In this sermon, “The Sangha: The Power of Community,” we explore the Unitarian Universalist role in a world filled with shifting truths and powerful structures. Drawing on the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, who suggested that the “next Buddha” might be a sangha (a community) rather than an individual, we look at how our collective

In honor of National Poetry Month, this week’s sermon will be poetry. We’ve once again gathered voices from the latest anthology by Women Writing for (a) Change, (a) river rising, Vol. 7, inspired by the theme Spaces and Places. The collection is anchored by the poem “Praise the Broken Promise of America” by Alison Luterman

“What is truth?” It’s the question Pontius Pilate asked 2,000 years ago, and it’s the question we are still wrestling with today. In this Easter Sunday message, we explore the “death of truth” in our modern world—from political evasion and media spin to the historical silencing of those who speak out against power. Drawing on

“When you leave home, whether by choice or by force, you carry more than just your belongings. You carry your faith, your values, and your sense of who you are.” In this sermon, Pierre Uwimana, the Florida State Refugee Organizer with the Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), shares his personal journey from a displaced immigrant to