It’s an old axiom that sex, religion, and politics are taboo conversation topics. This morning we consider why these subjects are so controversial. Could it be they have something in common?

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This is the fourth in a 10-part sermon series on Compassionate Living, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Today we examine steps five and six: mindfulness and action. This is the second Sunday of Advent.
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As we process the outcomes of Tuesday’s election, we may be tempted to ignore conflict and disagreement in the hopes of putting ugliness behind us. But spiritual work calls us to stay present to what pains us . . . and others. This is the … read more.

After four months of sabbatical, Rev. Sharon returns to the pulpit just in time for election day on Tuesday! This morning she will share her thoughts on the presidential election and the deep political divisions in our country.
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Today is Rev. Sharon’s last Sunday with us until she returns to the pulpit on November 6, after four months of sabbatical. This morning she will share her thoughts on her first four years at Chalice.
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In honor of Father’s Day, our service reflects on what it is to be “raised.” Several of our congregants who were raised in our Unitarian Universalist faith will share personal reflections on what it has meant to them. There will also be a time to … read more.

This is the final sermon in a 10-part sermon series on voluntary simplicity. As our year of study and practice comes to a close, we consider how to continue to embrace simplicity in our lives.
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Embracing voluntary simplicity often brings us to focus on doing less, getting rid of things, saying no, and scaling back. Eventually the time comes to ask, what do we want MORE of? This is the ninth in a 10-part sermon series on voluntary simplicity.
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Pentecost in the Christian tradition is the occasion—7 weeks after Easter Sunday—of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ. This morning’s service explores how Unitarian Universalists may engage with this celebration.
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