2026 Sermons

  • The Minneapolis Services #1: "Reflections from Minneapolis"

    Returning from a large clergy witness in Minneapolis, Rev. Jason reflects on this historic moment. What can we learn from public acts of moral courage—like Minneapolis, and Selma before it? And what might these moments be calling us to do now, as we seek faithful ways to resist and protect human dignity?

    Rev. Dr. Jason Cook
    February 1, 2026

  • "Joyspan"

    Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half. Learn what Dr. Kerry Burnight has to share on GCAG (Growth, Connection, Adapting, and Giving).

    Dr. Kerry Burnight

    January 25, 2026

  • "Through Martin's Eyes"

    Tapestry members Claire Johnson, Marjorie Gauley, and Bruce Johnson will offer selected readings about Resistance through Martin Luther King's eyes.

    Claire Johnson, Marjorie Gauley, Bruce Johnson

    January 18, 2026

  • "The Buddha Meets AI"

    What can the Buddha’s teaching about reality and the working of the mind tell us about this emerging technology? Rev. Straube has served UU congregations for 35 years, in Washington State, North Carolina and, most recently, as Lead Minister of the First UU Church of San Diego. He currently has a ministry of spiritual direction, preaching and teaching.

    Rev. Dr. Arvid Straube.

    January 11, 2026

  • "Turning Point"

    We celebrate the new year with our annual New Years service, honoring death and birth, letting go, and holding on. We'll pass out reflection words for the year and set our intentions going forward into 2026.

    Rev. Dr. Jason Cook

    January 4, 2026