Finding Hope, Healing, and Gratitude in a Hard Place

Nov. 29, 2020 sermon. In Eastern thought three poisons are named: Greed, Anger, and Misperception; all three lead to individual and collective suffering. The antidote to suffering is compassion. To celebrate the environmental work of the United Nations, the Green Sanctuary Team invites Dr. Udaykumar’s reflections on how the environmental crisis can be addressed by cultivating and practicing compassion towards the planet and all sentient beings.

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.

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.

Jan. 10, 2021 reflection. UUS member Mary McCann describes the racial justice efforts that have led to “A Better Way Forward,” a movement to bring curricular, policy, and community-level changes in the Clear Creek Amana School District.

Aug. 23, 2020 sermon. Rev. Diana Smith reflects on how we cope with missed expectations and hopes as we begin a new church year and a new ministry in a way none of us imagined or wanted.

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.