Nov. 8, 2020 sermon. In this time of post-election stress and uncertainty, Rev. Diana Smith discusses ways to build our resources for the long-haul work of justice and service.

Nov. 1, 2020. Celebrating a Day of Remembrance for all those we love and care about who have died, human and non-human. Rev. Diana Smith also reflects on searching for emotional and spiritual grounding, community, reconciliation, and the shadings of love and hope in a time of grief, uncertainty, waiting, and tension.

Oct. 25, 2020 sermon. Rev. Diana Smith reflects on how our individual talents and gifts build a strong community as we wrap up our 2021 operating budget pledge drive.

Oct. 18, 2020 reflections. In this special Sunday service, members share what they love about the Unitarian Universalist Society, how they support UUS, and how how UUS sustains them.

Oct. 11, 2020 sermon. As we launch our 2021 operating budget pledge drive, Rev. Diana Smith reflects on how we create and strengthen our communities and our congregation.

Oct. 4, 2020 sermon. Reflections on Indigenous Peoples Day by Rev. Diana Smith.

Sept. 27, 2020 sermon excerpts. Discussion of the UU the Vote campaign, with perspectives from UUS member Jim Olson and Donna Hirst, the chair of the Voter Engagement Committee of the Johnson County Interfaith Coalition.

Sept. 20, 2020 sermon. “You must meet the outer world with your inner world or existence will crush you,” says spiritual teacher Mark Nepo. Developing practices where we can meet the world with our hearts is all the more needed in these pandemic times. UUS Community Minister Lois Cole shares lessons in resilience from her ministry as a hospital chaplain at the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Sept. 6, 2020 sermon. This Labor Day, Rev. Diana Smith reflects on what it means to be bound by the threads of a dream to work for something we believe in.

Aug. 30, 2020 sermon. How do you talk with others about your needs, hopes, and boundaries during a pandemic? How can we have conversations about consent that feel good? Rev. Diana Smith reflects on how we can support each other in this pandemic school and church year.