In his own era, Martin Luther King, Jr., was a polarizing figure in American politics and religion. One of the primary tensions that existed both then and now is between mainstream liberalism and a more radical progressivism. What does this tension mean for us as Unitarian Universalists?

At a recent UU General Assembly, Cornel West challenged us to answer four questions originally posed by W.E.B. DuBois, the first of which was “How Shall Integrity Face Oppression?” Each of us strives to live a life of integrity. How can we be true to ourselves in the face of systemic oppression and injustice?

The animated film “Frozen” and its sequel raise some interesting theological issues, including individual autonomy versus belonging in community, love and fear, and betrayal and forgiveness, among others. This sermon will explore these themes and how they relate to our own life and times.

These services will feature music, reflections, and readings celebrating Christmas. The 5 p.m. service will be inter-generational, featuring many of our children and youth, and the 7 p.m. service will be more contemplative in nature. Both services will include our candle lighting ritual.

Religious freedom and political resistance are major themes in the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire. In this service we will explore how and why these themes are just as relevant now as they have ever been.

The holidays are not always as cheerful as we might pretend. In fact, this time of year often brings painful memories and a profound sense of loss. This special service is for anyone who is struggling during this holiday season. Nursery care and children’s activities will be provided.

This service will be comprised of holiday­-themed music from various Sunnyhill members and friends, including the choir, children’s choir, and other individuals and groups of all ages and many different styles. Come celebrate music and the season!

In our hyper-busy lives, we rarely take the time simply to listen, wait, and seek in silence. Letting go of our cherished explanations and certainties can allow space for deep discernment through a process of experiencing awe and expectant questioning

One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is to fully experience gratitude and longing. As David Steindl-Rast said, gratitude is “the inner gesture of giving meaning to our life by receiving life as gift.” And longing enables us to identify those aspects of our lives that might need attention. Both are important.

One of the greatest challenges in life is paying attention. Sometimes, when things are difficult to experience, we really don’t want to pay attention. Other times, we simply forget. However, when we do pay attention, we’re better able to cope with reality and to appreciate all that is good in our lives and in our … Continued