Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills
Recent Sermons from UUCNH
Past Sermons from UUCNH
Peace, Liberty, and Justice for All – creating community
Today’s topic is the sixth principle of the Unitarian Universalist Association. I’ve been preaching a sermon a month on [...]
Balance
“Children don’t get weary till your work is done.” That line from the traditional gospel blues song we just [...]
Conscience and Democratic Process
Today we’re talking about our fifth principle from the covenant we make with Unitarian Universalist congregations across the Association. [...]
Love will guide Us
Our Stewardship team has chosen this hymn as the theme of our pledge drive this year. I find it [...]
Search for Truth and Meaning
Today’s topic is “a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” It’s the fourth principle in the seven [...]
Our Mr. Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson is probably the most famous thinker of our Unitarian Universalist tradition, with the possible exception of [...]
Active Hope
I have long thought that climate change is the most important, and most urgent issue facing us. As it [...]
Whose Land
As I’ve mentioned in other sermons, I’m glad that indigenous issues are finally being given some attention. It’s a [...]
Acceptance and Encouragement
In the sermon series, I’m offering on our current seven principles of Unitarian Universalism, we’re up to the third. [...]
Justice, Equity and Compassion in Human Relations
This sermon continues a series on the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Last month we talked about our [...]
Nonviolent Resistance
In an article titled “The Future of Nonviolent Resistance,” author Erica Chenoweth says, “Armed struggle used to be the [...]
The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person
Rev. Jane Rzepka, whose words you heard in the reading, tells another story that is relevant to today’s topic. [...]
Ending Racism – do we need an 8th principal?
Last month, I spoke about the background of our Unitarian Universalist principles. Specifically, that they constitute Article II of [...]
Our Principles and Purposes
I want to talk about our Unitarian Universalist principles and purposes, because they are central to who we are [...]
Role of Reason in Religion
I read the following story on my colleague Dan Harper’s website: A newcomer took a seat in one of [...]
Upcoming Services
On the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will celebrate the multitude of contributions to our communities by Hispanic people living in our nation. We will discuss what it means to truly welcome our immigrant neighbors, especially in a time of harsh scrutiny toward those with so much to teach us. To be presented [...]