When Things Fall Apart – Rev Alex Holt
A message following the decision to end the candidacy of Rev. Carlos R. Martinez.
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Rolling the Stone Aside
Today we will celebrate the most important day in the Christian calendar and explore its meaning to us as skeptics and rationalists. Hint: it’s a metaphor.Today we will celebrate the most important day in the Christian calendar and explore its meaning to us as skeptics and rationalists. Hint: it’s a metaphor.
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“You Need Not Think Alike to Love Alike – Really?” Rev Alex Holt
The saying “You need not think alike to love alike” is attributed to our religious ancestor Transylvanian France David. Is this still true in 21st century American and world religion? This sermon topic was requested by member John Britt who had purchased a topic of his choice at Westside’s auction two months ago.
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The Three Poisons: Anger, Greed, and Ignorance Part 2
How do we clean away the poisons that threaten to overwhelm us in our lives today? Do we need spiritual anti-antibiotics and what might they be?
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“This Is It” Rev Alex Holt
This Sunday is partly about stewardship but more importantly how we face the poisons in the world called tribalism, hatred and much more. We have prepared our whole lives for this difficult time in America. Now we get to step up to the plate ourselves and eyes will be upon us to live our sacred principles.
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“The Three Poisons: Greed” Rev Alex Holt
Today will begin to explore three core Buddhist concepts called ‘the three poisons’ that prevent us from awakening.
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“Unto the Seventh Generation” Rev. Alex Holt
How do we plan for our children’s children’s children and the world they will inhabit when we have no idea what that world will be like? Come to hear some possibilities this Sunday.
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“The God Problem” Rev. Alex Holt
How can Unitarian Universalism go beyond an absolutist theist/atheist conundrum and redefine “God” for both our Unitarian and Universalist beliefs?
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Love As Good Medicine – Rev. Alex Holt
We use the word “Love” a lot to express connection and healthy relationships. How can we understand Love as a vital medicine that may taste a bit bitter in the America of 2017?
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