Speaker: Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray

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

Faith and Humanism

Our church is a community of believers and seekers of all kinds, religious and nonreligious. This sermon will explore some of the dimensions of religious humanism and expressions of humanism that help to bring full bloom to the understanding of who we are as individuals … read more.

On James Luther Adams

James Luther Adams (1901-1994), longtime professor at Harvard Divinity School, Andover Newton Theological School, and Meadville Lombard Theological School, was perhaps the most important UU theologian of the 20th century. In this sermon, I will explore his biography and legacy to the Unitarian Universalist Association.

On Saint Patrick

On St. Patrick’s Day, we are used to wearing green, imbibing green-colored drinks, and celebrating all things Irish. But who was St. Patrick? Why do we continue to celebrate this fifth century missionary and bishop?

Remembering Viola Gregg Liuzzo

During this Women’s History Month, we remember one of our own, Viola Gregg Liuzzo (1925-1965), a member of this church who was the only white woman martyred during the Civil Rights Movement. This sermon will focus on her life and legacy.

Holi

Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival, known as the festival of colors or the festival of love. Holi is said to signify the victory of good over evil, and the arrival of spring. Today, we will explore this ancient holiday celebrated around the world.

The Womanist Movement

On this weekend that marks a transition from Black History Month to Women’s History Month, I think it is important to mark the rise of the womanist movement, which differentiates the priorities of black women from those of the feminist movement, which tends to focus … read more.

The Legacy of Howard Thurman

During our recognition of Black History month, an important legacy to consider is that of Howard Thurman, former Dean of the Chapel at both Boston University and Howard University, and founding co-pastor of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco, the … read more.

Planting and Life

In the Jewish calendar, January 31st will be the holiday Tu B’shebat, which celebrates tree plantings and making the land more vibrant and healthy. We recognize tree planting and land restoration projects which improve the viability of the land, and the resources that the land … read more.

World Religion Day

World Religion Day promotes interfaith understanding and harmony by encouraging believers from different faiths to acknowledge, understand, and accept the differences and similarities between the world’s many religions. World Religion Day was first proclaimed by the Baha’i faith in 1950.