Separation of church and state does not mean that religion has no role to play in democracy. Liberal religion is essential in holding ourselves and our government accountable to our deepest civic values and our most important promises to one another.

Being a part of a non-creedal faith, does not mean that we can believe whatever we want—nor does it mean that we believe nothing at all. Rather, it means that we arrive at our own beliefs and religious identities through what Ralph Waldo Emerson called “life passed through the fire of thought.” In this sermon, … Continued

This service will be a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision affirming marriage equality. Having the right to marry (whether you choose to exercise that right or not) is an important step forward in the long struggle for LGBTQIA+ rights. At a time when many rights are in peril, it … Continued

The image of a flaming chalice, which has its roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, has been the primary symbol of Unitarianism since the 1940s. This service will explore the meaning and history of this symbol, especially as it relates to the larger mission of Unitarian Universalism in the world.

The celebration of Memorial Day was greatly influenced by Julia Ward Howe (for whom Howe Elementary School in Mt. Lebanon was named), an early Unitarian feminist and trailblazer whose life and legacy can teach us a lot about moving forward in life despite adversity and personal challenges.

Parenting is a challenging undertaking even in the best of times, but the chaos and uncertainty of our current era has turned parenting into an even more arduous and impossibly demanding task. What are the lessons learned from recent times for parents and everyone else?

The earth, wounded as it may be, still holds immense healing potential, both for itself and for us. What lessons can we learn from the earth about healing and wholeness? And how are we called to bring climate justice into being here and now?

There’s often a big difference between our good intentions and our actual impact on others’ lives—particularly if there is an imbalance between our levels of power, privilege, and influence. How can we work toward aligning our impact with our intentions,and how might the concept of covenant help us?

The film adaptation of “Wicked” arrives at an interesting time, given our current era of disharmony and discord. What lessons might this show’s underlying themes of kindness, understanding, and inclusivity offer us, and how might we implement these lessons in our own lives.