Speaker: Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray

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

The Legacy of King

This year, as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., we will assess the legacy of King’s ministry of reconciliation and racial justice today.

New Years Resolutions

On the cusp of the movement from one year to the next, we often are asked to come up with resolutions for how we will live differently. What do we promise ourselves? Why do we want to change?

On Advent

Many of the churches around us have begun to celebrate Advent, the season that leads up to Christmas. What is Advent, and how have UU’s recognized it over the years?

Race in America

A month ago, Stephen Henderson came to our church and delivered an important message about race in America. Following the service, eight members of our church asked me to do a sermon in response to Henderson. This is my response.

Me Too

When it was revealed that Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful producers in Hollywood, had long been using his power and influence to sexually harass and assault aspiring actresses, a powerful movement on Facebook began with women who themselves had experienced sexual harassment or … read more.

On Genealogy

In my family, my grandmother was very interested in our genealogy and studied it assiduously. More recently, my father took on the task and started employing more modern techniques. How much is who we are determined by from whence we came?

What Do We Stand For?

Every now and then, it is important to talk about the current environment of the church and society. Who are we and who are our neighbors? What are the deep needs that we can answer and what are the ones that we are not equipped … read more.