Speaker: Rev. Rick Hoyt-McDaniels

“The Church, Post-COVID”

As a vaccine becomes available, we might go back to normal, or “normal” might be something new. The experience of the last year gives us an opportunity to rearrange our lives: how we work, how we socialize, and how we worship. Starting 20 years ago, … read more.

“Democracy on the Ballot”

The Electoral College, the small state bias in the Senate, gerrymandering, voter suppression, the influence of money — these inequities in our system subvert the liberal premise of democracy: The right of each citizen to claim an equal voice in choosing our government. Counting the votes on Tuesday … read more.

“Future Church”

In an age of TED Talks and Podcasts, do we need sermons? If our churches are only organized for social justice, are we something different than a political group? What form should our churches take that will best do what our world still needs churches … read more.

What Good is Religion?

Religious forces are behind many of the most serious conflicts and debates of our time. What is it about religion that inspires people to such extremes? Would we be better off without it entirely? And what does that say about our own religion, Unitarian Universalism?

Since … read more.