The following is a list of posts blog from the UUSA:
Rivers and Resistance – A sermon by Polly Peterson, member of the UUSA Environmental Action Circle that reflects on how rivers represent the flow of humanity’s march toward justice.
Twilight and Tide Pools: Beyond the Binary – A sermon by Sarah Prager, UUSA member and noted author and speaker on LGBTQ+ issues, provides a philosophical and theological basis for understanding the non-binary nature of life on earth.
The Giving Tree – A sermon by Worship Associate, Robin Livingston, that asks if the relationship between the Tree and the Boy would improved if the boy followed guidance on reciprocity as articulated in “The Serviceberry” by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Come Cry With Me – A sermon by Worship Associate, John Gerber, that reflects on how we might respond to both current and historical violence in this country promulgated by white supremacy with an open heart through shared grief.
Seeds of Hope – A sermon by member Polly Peterson that reminds us that the seeds we plant in our garden and in our minds prepare the world we want for us and our community in this 2025 Earth Day service.
Indian Boarding Schools – the UUSA has voted to support this federal legislation.
Resisting Reproductive Coercion in the Age of Trump – Dr. Carrie Baker delivers a sermon about the campaign against pregnant women to deny them of reproductive health services and how to resist.
Radical Welcome – A guest sermon by Zr. Alex Kapitan on inclusion of LGBTQ members within congregations and preview of fall Transforming Hearts Collective program.
Ferdinand’s Refusal – A sermon by Robin Livingston about the lesson’s that both the story of Ferdinand the bull and Old Survivor (the oldest redwood tree in Oakland, CA) have for how we live our lives.
Ministry in Governance – A co-presidents letter presenting the idea that everything we do is “ministry”.
What to You is Wealth? – A sermon by member Polly Peterson on the lessons from the tale of King Midas, plus the wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Karen Armstrong, Thich Nhat Hanh, and others.
Growth at UUSA – A letter from the co-presidents observes how we are growing and what we all can do to ensure that it is a positive transition for both new and old members.
Unjust Laws, Civil Disobedience & Reproductive Justice – A guest sermon by Dr. Carrie N. Baker, J.D., Ph.D; lawyer, Smith College professor, and regular contributor to Ms. Magazine.
UUA Statement on the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza & Israel – A message from Naomi Yanis and link to the full statement
We’ve Got Siding! – An update to the congregation and a request for financial support
Come Sing a Song with Me – A sermon from Alyson Bull
On Repentance and Repair – Join us for an exploration of the 2023-24 UUA Common Read.
What’s Article II All About? – A sermon about the proposed changes in Article II of the UUA Bylaws.
An Indigenous People’s History of the United States Common Read – Thanks to everyone who joined us for a congregational common read of the UUA Beacon Press book, An Indigenous People’s History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.
2022 National Day of Mourning – Thanks to everyone who joined us for daily actions leading up to the National Day of Mourning – November 24, 2022.
Congregational Meeting to Discuss Capital Projects – October, 2022 – If you missed the congregational meeting at which we discussed the capital needs of the congregation, here is a video of the highlights.
