Speaker: Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray

Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray has been the settled minister at UU Detroit since September 2017.

Thanks for the Earth

As we enter into the Thanksgiving week, it is important to remember the source of all life, the very Earth itself. As we gather together and contemplate what it is that we are thankful for, let us be especially conscious of our mother, our home, … read more.

One Nation, Indivisible?

So much of our country’s political rhetoric in recent years has focused on how we are divided. Yet, the very promise of the United States of America is that we are one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. How do we meet the … read more.

Freedom Is an Act

The beginning of November is always an important time to ruminate on the importance of elections and democracy. This sermon will focus on the political philosophy of John Lewis, a civil rights icon and longtime Congressman from Georgia.

Temporary Shelter

Today marks the end of Sukkot, the Jewish celebration of Tabernacles. Our service will focus on Sukkot, and why our Jewish friends and neighbors honor this day recognizing the biblical, historical, and agricultural tradition of “temporary shelter.”

Gender Identity

On the Sunday before International Pronouns Day, we will speak about the changing cultural conversations on gender identity and the pronouns that we use for individuals. As part of our discussion, we will reveal how we are updating our church’s name tags to address this … read more.

Climate Activism

In September, members of our church participated in and witnessed the largest international activist effort to address the perils of climate change. Today, we will profile the environmental activist Greta Thunberg, a teenager from Sweden, and the movement that she inspired in a mere year.

Humanism and Religious Dialogue

When our Minister was on the Board of Chaplains at Harvard University, one of his most important colleagues was Greg Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain to Harvard University. Today, we will explore important concepts advanced by Epstein about the importance of humanists being involved in inter-religious … read more.