I occasionally speak from the pulpit at my Unitarian-Universalist church and a selection of the messages delivered are presented here. If you are not a Unitarian-Universalist and you are not well acquainted with UU-ism, please read this introduction before reading the sermon material.
The Seven Unitarian Universalist Principles – A Sermon by Roger K Howe
Roger K Howe discusses the meaning and implications of the seven UU Principles, including what practical effect they might have in the daily life of UUs.
You Can Change the World – A sermon by Roger K Howe
Complexity Theory tells us that systems are made up of individuals (agents) who create and modify the system by how they interact with one another. So our society is made up of individuals who create and modify our society by how they interact with one another. How you interact with others helps to create our society.
Metaphor part 2 – a Sermon by Roger K Howe
Metaphors are not just idle figures of speech. They are emotionally charged images with powerful impact on us in our daily lives. This sermon concludes a two-part discussion of metaphors.
Metaphor part 1 – a sermon by Roger K Howe
Metaphors are not just idle figures of speech. They are emotionally charged images with powerful impact on us in our daily lives. This sermon begins a two-part discussion of metaphors.
Reproductive Justice – A Sermon by Roger K. Howe
Reproductive Justice, on the surface, is about birth control and abortion; underneath, it is about adoption and the darker issues of allowing women control over their own bodies and minds in ways that include, but are not just about, reproduction.
The Human Brain – a sermon by Roger K Howe
The study of the human brain, especially its evolution, offers insights into why we think, feel and behave the way we do. From these, we may draw surmises about how to maximize the positive and minimize the negative of our potential.