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.
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Rev. Dr. Stephen Butler Murray has been the settled minister at UU Detroit since September 2017.
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.
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?
In the midst of winter, we celebrate Christmas Eve with carols and candlelight.
In the midst of Chanukah, we will reflect on this Jewish tradition and the history of why Jews celebrate these eight nights.
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?
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.
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.
As we approach Halloween, I will explore the idea of ghosts and hauntings. Why do we find the idea of the supernatural to be so pervasive?
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?
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.