Yesterday I preached on our work to move beyond “us” and “them” toward oneness, and lifted up the work of author and activist Valarie Kaur, who calls for us to ‘always turn to wonder.’ The book I referenced throughout is Kaur’s memoir, ‘See No … read more.
Gratitude to all who were a part of yesterday’s service. Wonderful music and energy! The sermon I offered is posted here. So grateful to author Cole Arthur Riley who provides the quote I included on ‘a defiant joy.’ Sermon April 20, 2025
So much is going on these first months of 2025. You can read sermons I’ve preached this year at 2025 Sunday Services. The messages somehow feel connected. Rev. Sue
January 5: Unitarian Universalism: Our Values – We reflected on habits of doomscrolling (and … read more.
Several members have asked me what Unitarian Universalists may be doing at the national level to live out our values. Please see the link which describes the lawsuit the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) joined more than two dozen religious denominations and associations on February … read more.
Rev. Sue Browning, November 10, 2024
Note: Rev. Browning offered this reflection after the November 10th Sunday service at the invitation of the Board. This reflection is part of the congregation’s preparation for a ministerial transition.
I’m humbled by this invitation to reflect … read more.
I write this column Wednesday afternoon with the election results still very fresh. We just wrapped up today’s lunch gathering at UUFE, where we had a chance to share our feelings following the election.
I know I didn’t sleep well last night, and several others … read more.
As I scan social media, it’s wonderful to see so many pictures of proms, graduations and year-end celebrations at schools and community groups. It was fun to be at the Multicultural Festival earlier this month and I look forward to other annual celebrations coming … read more.
As I thought about Earth Day in 2024 and what I might preach about, I kept coming back to the overwhelming feelings I’m witnessing around me on climate change. It’s hard not to understand the dire nature of climate change and rising temperatures, and the … read more.
(First published on 3/28/24 in UUliFE)
I woke up Tuesday to the news of the bridge collapse in Baltimore. The early morning coverage included dramatic video clips. Like many of you, I found myself uttering over and over, “Unreal.”
I quickly Googled the bridge … read more.
(First published on 3/14/24 in UUliFE)
This past Sunday we considered the ways we periodically “reboot” our personal lives, and reflected on the process over the last 3+ years to “reboot” our UU faith. The UU principles were adopted 40 years ago, and the … read more.
