Sermons on Social Justice
Compassion & Activism Fatigue
As a community of people rooted in compassion, in a world of seemingly endless causes, how do we possibly manage to focus our time, energy and resources to effectively make a change without completely burning ourselves out? This service, we’ll talk about Activism Fatigue and how to deal with the overwhelm
Life in the Cracks
Have you ever noticed a small hopefully flower growing out of a crack in the concrete? What joy it brings!
An Honest Look at MLK Jr Day
Many of us fall into the comfortable routine of seeing MLK Day as a celebration of America’s eradication of racism. But is it?
Let’s Talk About Pride
Many of us know what the letters in “LGBTQ+” stand for, but what do we know about the experiences behind those letters?
Reflections on 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge
We hosted a 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge here at UUCE, and this service is a reflection on that experience with many different speakers.
Anticipation: Our Transition from Bleak to Bountiful
As we approach the turning of the calendar, we are filled with the same anticipation of what’s to come.
Time to Renew
Rev. Allison Farnum speaks about her work in the Unitarian Universalist Prison Ministry of Illinois.
A Life Well-Spent, Getting Into Good Trouble
John Lewis died July 17th. Let’s talk about Lewis’s role in a civil rights movement.
Life by Default
How do we decide what is correct and good? Let’s explore what happens when we choose differently.