Speaker: Rev. Dr. Kent Doss

“Reading Closely”

From the Bible to fairy tales to the nightly news, queer heroes abound. This Sunday, we celebrate forgotten and erased heroes as we consider the value of looking closely at powerful stories.    Direct link to service.

“Emerson’s Eye”

Transcendentalists shaped American literature and our faith. This Sunday, closest to the Spring Equinox, we celebrate Unitarian Universalists’ historical perspective on nature and its evolution. Direct link to service.

“Paying Attention”

Attention is one of your most valuable limited resources. It should be given with great care. Navigating media impacts our mental health, emotional capacity, and ability to act skillfully. What does a healthy media diet look like for you?   Direct link to service.

“Faith that Works”

More than a list of theoretical ideas, our faith should inspire us to do better and comfort us when things get hard. Substantial faith does not require God, but it does require us to identify and test our ideas, possibly by talking about them with people we trust. How is your faith working for you? … Continue reading “Faith that Works”

“Strength in Community”

Oklahoma is no stranger to disasters. So we stock up on food and install storm shelters. Some prepare for personal self-defense. One of the most important pieces of preparedness gets far less attention: building relationships. This Sunday, we explore the role of community in surviving and thriving through a community crisis.     Direct link … Continue reading “Strength in Community”

“The Impacts that Shape Us”

Life is not perfect, literally. From subatomic particles to the tilt of the Earth, imperfections and imbalances are necessary building blocks are life. This Sunday, we take inspiration from the resilience found throughout the natural world.   Direct link to service.

“Coming Out as UU”

Being unapologetically yourself can change the world. Unitarian Universalism is difficult to describe, and people make all sorts of assumptions about what church means. This Sunday, we prepare to share our faith without shame.   Direct link to service.

“Disruption”

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Henry David Thoreau articulated the moral obligation to disrupt systems of oppression. This Sunday, we consider when and how disruption is a useful, necessary form of resistance.    Direct link to service.

“Out With The Old”

Patterns, habits, and culture can bring stability to our lives. They can also anchor us in outdated ways of thinking and doing. With the new year, we reflect on ways of letting go of what no longer serves us.   Direct link to service.