The Holy Stories of Our Lives (audio)

The Holy Stories of Our Lives (audio) When I preached at First Parish UU in....


Making the Most of Muck (sermon)

This morning’s reading comes to us from the poet, Gregory Orr and his book....


Note to Self: Interfaith Relationships Take Time

I am not talking about time to allow the familiarity and trust to develop, though that, too, is true.  I am talking about actual T-I-M-E.  Like, a whole afternoon.  Or better yet, afternoon and evening.  Let me elaborate: In a few weeks, I will be....


On White Identity, Terrorism, Radical Subversion, Home Visiting, and Love

On Monday, Joan Walsh wrote a compelling article on Salon, “Are the Tsarnaev....


Love Wins: The Reluctant Prophet in Us All (sermon)

Reading You might remember that in January, I quoted Nelba Marquez-Greene,....


April 19, 2013: It Could Have Been Otherwise

The press conference of official leaders – governor, police, U.S. attorney -- rooted itself gratitude, not grievance or vengeance.  It could have been otherwise. So many more who lost limb, could have lost life, were it not for those who ran toward....


Chris Antal's blog: Back Online

For those folks who read my post about Rev. Chris Antal, UU military chaplain,....


The Holy Story of Our Lives (sermon)

This sermon was preached at First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Chelmsford....


Spiritually-Sound Impulses: Pulpit Exchanges & Congregational Polity

Yes, this one might be a little boring.  Yes, the topic is not particularly sexy.  You could still read it though... As part of my ministerial formation, I have thrown myself at far too many opportunities to preach from a variety of pulpits,....


The Strength to Withstand Not Knowing Why

I am praying and wishing and hoping for… what?  It is so hard in times like....