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This is a full list of sermons presented at UUCCSM since mid-1999. Links to sermon texts are included when made available by their authors. Audio recordings are also available for most sermons presented after September, 2007 by our staff ministers and others directly affiliated with our church (just click the speaker icon next to each sermon where it's available*). Audio from guest speakers is posted only when we have their permission to share it.
Hard copies of sermons by Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae are available in the church office. Contact office assistant Sibylla Nash at office@uusm.org if you have a request.
"Leaving Room for Hope: Sermons for Uncertain Times," a book of Minister Emerita Judith Meyer's sermons, is available here.
**Please Note: Video recordings are available for sermons with a small TV icon showing at the bottom of the sermon listing. Just click the icon to watch the service.**
This recent film starring Richard Gere raises ethical and spiritual issues about truth-telling, and its shadow side, lying. Our Statement of Principles encourages a “search for truth,” but are there times when telling a lie does serve the greater good? And even if that is true, does that justify lying? A recent book on dishonesty talks about “moral flexibility,” so this sermon will explore just how limber can we become and still maintain integrity.
Please note: there will be only one service, at 11 a.m., on December 30.
In our Christmas Eve services at 6pm and 8pm, we will share the joyful story of Christmas in lessons, carols, and beautiful music from our adult choir. Please join us for a festive reception after both services. 100% of the Christmas Eve offering will go to OPCC (Ocean Park Community Center) to provide housing and services to low-income youth and families on the Westside.
If you would like to be a reader at a Christmas Eve service, please contact Rev. Rebecca at minister@uusm.org.
We will welcome The Friendly Beasts, a wonderful church tradition.
Through readings, chant, candlelighting, and sacred silence, we will mark the turning of the year. This evening service will be hosted by Judith Martin Straw and friends.
Are we defined by what we do? And what does that say about inherent worth and dignity? Popular guest speaker, church member and oncology chaplain Michael Eselun will explore these questions.
