Join Rev. John as he explores part 2 of a sermon where he analyzes the primary and secondary religious stories that undergird our lives. In this message he states that we must move from linear to non-linear thinking--toward quantum thinking. He says that the West is in the midst of a major paradigm shift that will lead us to the world we dream about.

The Sum of All the Parts Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister While in between churches, I spent a year serving as a full-time Chaplain Resident at the University of Virginia Medical Center, covering the oncology, emergency room and psychiatric unit. It was there-- in the midst of life, death, chaos and healing I learned of the importance of paying attention, and had the experience of losing faith and finding hope. This sermon was born out of that chaplaincy and won the Richard C. Borden Sermon Prize of $10,000. Come see if you think the sermon was worth it!

"The end is near!" What does it all mean? In this sermon, Rev. John tackles old ideas with new insights to tackle the hard topic of fundamentalism and symbolism as the primary and secondary story, respectively, of humankind. He shows us that the world we seek is inside of us. "The Kingdom we seek is within and manifests inside before it does outside" he says.

Listen to guest minister, Rev. Keith Kron, from the UUA Transitions office, as he describes what a T-Rex named Penelope, Pittsburgh, and a theologian can teach us about the future of religion and our commitment to equity and justice.

Rev. Kathleen Rolenz, Interim Minister Robin DiAngelo's best selling (Beacon Press) book "White Fragility" has continued to stay on the Washington Times Best Seller List for weeks. For those who identify as white, it can be a challenging but illuminating read, as we begin to see the many ways in which white defensiveness about race keeps us from fully engaging in the work of dismantling racism. Building Beloved Community (BBC) will host an all-church Middle and After Hour conversations about the key points of the sermon informed by DiAngelo's work.

Leika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister asks, "What is the cost of life freely lived?" This message will explore the stories of those who have been asked to live hidden--to "pass" in race, gender, and/or sexuality. We will consider, together, the price they paid to fit in, and the space we create to belong. This is an auction sermon purchased by Carrie Kotcho, and will be in observance of National Coming Out Day.

In this message, Rev. John discusses Atonement, the Brotham Jean case, and how to change the world through forgiveness.

Rev. John Crestwell How can a personal journey through illness to wellness transform a life? How does love emerge when faced with life-changing circumstances? Learn more about Rev. John's story surrounding www.thedayoflove.com and why he believes a new paradigm has emerged to tell a new story about humanity's movement toward love.

Join Rev. Kathleen as shed discusses our monthly theme Faith from a UU context. What does it mean to lose your religion and find it again? Tune in to this podcast...

It's taken us a long time to realize our value and our worth. It's easy to forget how a social justice movement can forget or simply fail to acknowledge the other. When UUs raise our Black Lives Matter banners, this sermon will give a voice to the forgotten.