Speaker: Rev. Joyce Palmer

Empathy is Not a Sin

In times of conflict and division, what does it mean to embody true compassion? This Sunday, we reflect on the life of Clara Barton, a nurse, humanitarian, and founder of the American Red Cross, and the radical lesson her actions on a Civil War battlefield … read more.

Deep in the Wilderness

The place people go for preparation is the wilderness. A way to look at this time in our collective experience is to see it as a call to prepare and respond with courage. We’ll get where we need to be together.

Dream a Little

Freedom does not happen overnight. Let’s dream together about building the Beloved Community and how to bring it to life with a renewed sense of activism.

Creating Space

We are entering the season of Advent, a time of preparation. We prepare our homes for guests, clean the house, put up the decorations, and cook and bake the special recipes. We select and wrap just the right gift and we’re super busy. And … read more.

Invitation to Chill

In a world that often seems to run on stress and urgency, how can we find and maintain a sense of inner peace? This sermon explores the Unitarian Universalist approach to living a stress-free life. We will delve into spiritual, emotional, and practical tools … read more.

Womanism Then and Now

Womanism is a term coined by Alice Walker and embraced by feminist women of color in a variety of fields. Today I will share what I understand womanism to mean and how it’s focus on Black women’s voices and concerns can open our minds and … read more.

What is Restorative Justice?

Come learn and experience the power of the restorative justice circles. Restorative circles are a pathway to restore relationships, build community, and resolve conflict. We will experience the benefits of reflective listening in a facilitated group relying on a compassionate process with opportunities to acknowledge … read more.

A Listening Heart

Listening and learning to listen are lifelong processes. The need to listen in situations which include our interpersonal relationships and our efforts to work across differences with community partners, makes the job of listening a more daunting and critical task. How do we listen … read more.