Jonathan Murray

Pavement of Peace

Earlier this year, 19 Buddhist monks completed their journey on foot from Ft. Worth, TX to Washington DC, captivating millions of people in the United States and beyond. We will reflect on how these monks embodied courage and compassion and inspired one of the greatest interfaith events in American history.

Can Star Trek be our Future?

Can Star Trek serve as a modern sacred text? For 60 years, Star Trek has provided a moral compass, a secular theology of human potential, and a hopeful blueprint for a pluralistic future. Let’s explore what it means to truly believe in humanity’s capacity to evolve beyond our present-day despair and divisions.

First Contact

For generations, humanity has been fascinated with the question “Are we alone in the universe?” This fascination has recently been further piqued with the release of government files related to possible extraterrestrial life. In this service,we’ll explore how humanity might change philosophically, existentially, and/or theologically in the event of first contact.

The Unsung Path of Agnosticism

Much religious discussion focuses on the belief or disbelief in God or a higher power. Today, we shine the spotlight on “I don’t know,” the unsung path of agnosticism.

Punk Theology

 When most people think of the punk movement, they think of Mohawks, loud, chaotic music, and anarchy. But beneath the safety pins and distortion lies a profound “do-it-yourself” spirituality of resistance. We will explore Punk Theology – an ethos of authenticity, justice, and “questioning everything” that mirrors the radical, countercultural ministries of Jesus, the Buddha, … Continued

Punk Theology

When most people think of the punk movement, they think of Mohawks, loud, chaotic music, and anarchy. But beneath the safety pins and distortion lies a profound “do-it-yourself” spirituality of resistance. We will explore Punk Theology – an ethos of authenticity, justice, and “questioning everything” that mirrors the radical, countercultural ministries of Jesus, the Buddha, … Continued

Consumerism vs. Compassion

Jonathan Murray, intern minister. Our addictive American consumer culture has not only negatively impacted our finances and environment, but it has also damaged our spirituality and compassion for others. Can society transition from an endless pursuit of more stuff to an authentic pursuit of happiness?

What is Your Train Moment?

Gandhi’s passion for justice was ignited after facing discrimination and being ejected from the train in South Africa. What fuels your passion for truth and justice? [Jonathan is a member of the UU Church of the North Hills and a second-year student at the Starr King School for the Ministry.]

Pavement of Peace

Earlier this year, 19 Buddhist monks completed their journey on foot from Ft. Worth, TX to Washington DC, captivating millions of people in the United States and beyond. We will reflect on how these monks embodied courage and compassion and inspired one of the greatest interfaith events in American history.