When the World Is Sick: Grief at the Pulse

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Seeing You Whole: Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence

I say truly that the legacy of violence, shame, and silence in our lives is....


Charge to the Minister – for the Ordination of Karen G. Johnston by Rev. Elea Kemler

Sunday, June 5, 2016 From Rev. Elea Kemler   Karen, I charge you to hold you to some of the most beautiful ways you are a minister. Hold onto your joy. Hold onto your playful, bubble-blowing, creative self, the part of you that is always finding....


Dear Beloved Ordaining Congregations (and All Sentient Beings Present) at my Ordination Yesterday:

I am flush with gratitude. Each time I turned my face towards you, I beheld....


I Wish That We Could See Each Other But That’s The Way Life Goes

Over twenty years ago, when I was completing the final of two eight-month-long....


Undeniable Reality of Connection: An Interfaith Letter Gets a Response

Here is what can happen  when we reach out across divides with solidarity, generosity, and integrity to bridge the distances.  Here is what can happen when you follow through on good works. Inspired by a letter written by a Unitarian Universalist....


You Say Hello – Love is Everything (sermon)

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Weaving Stories of Beloved Community: Part II (sermon)

The Unitarian Society of East Brunswick May 8 2016 Let me begin in....


Weaving Stories of Beloved Community – Part I (sermon)

Let me begin with gratitude. Gratitude for this moment, for this breath. Gratitude to finally be here with you. Let me speak gratitude for the many kindnesses and gestures of generosity that have been already extended to me and to my spouse, Tony,....


Sharing Stories: Candidating Week Ahead

So, clearly, the blog has not been a high priority. I've been just the tiniest....