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Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray has been the settled minister at UU Detroit since September 2017.
In the aftermath of the 2016 election, we have heard about a troubling rise in disturbing behaviors which many would describe as racist and anti-immigrant, including the national story that originated out of Royal Oak here in Michigan. Is this a new American reality, or … read more.
As we approach the inauguration of our 45th President, many communities are considering how they will engage and disengage with this new administration. It is helpful to look to the example of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for how moral force can encounter … read more.
Continuing our monthly series on the Seven Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association, I will focus on the Fourth Principle, “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.”
In the midst of the religious calendar and seasonal changes, we celebrate Christmas Eve, marking one of the most important holidays that spans both religious and secular symbolism.
Continuing this sermon series over the course of several months, we are exploring and meditating upon the Seven Principles upon which the Unitarian Universalist Association bases its relationships. The Third Principle of the UUA is that of “Acceptance of one another … read more.
Our annual joint service/celebration with Amnesty International is held on the day after the celebration of Human Rights Day. We will think about what constitutes human rights and how the persistent terror of racism in America violates these tenets today.
The first week after the elections, our country will have a better sense of the next steps in our nation’s 240 year history. We will know not only who our next President will be, but also the results for the House … read more.
Continuing this sermon series over the course of several months, we are exploring and meditating upon the Seven Principles upon which the Unitarian Universalist Association bases its relationships. The Second Principle of the UUA is that of “Justice, equity, and compassion … read more.
The celebration of the Hindu holiday of Diwali, “The Festival of Lights,” is the closest that most religions comes to a party. We will explore what Diwali means to Hindus and why it often is the most popular holiday to be celebrated on college campuses … read more.
Today is the final day of the Jewish holiday, Sukkot, during which one erects a temporary shelter. We will explore this idea of “temporary shelter” to understand how people of any faith or no faith might come to appreciate Sukkot.
