Video of Recent Sermons

"Trusting the Wisdom of Seeds" - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - The world turns, the equinox comes, and spring is already in motion. As the earth warms, seeds transform themselves. Let us gather together to plant the seeds of change in our lives and in our world.

"Your Life is Not a Crime" - Guest Speaker: David Throop - We believe in the Inherent Worth and Dignity of each person. That includes you, too. So don’t be so hard on yourself. David Throop has been a UU since 1978, and a member of BAUUC since 1993. He and his wife Kathy have raised 4 children in this church. David does occasional lay-preaching as a spiritual practice

Lovers, Seekers, and Dreamers" - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - We come to this place on different paths, but with the same sense of seeking. We come because we trust our inner compass to lead us to truth and beauty. Whether raised in this tradition or freshly finding it, we celebrate the journey that has led us here and promise to pay it forward. Come celebrate Charter Day with us, finding our place in the story of this church community.

"Love at the Center" - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - Unitarian Universalism is at a turning point, moving from individualism to community. We do not leave behind our forebears’ love of religious freedom, but we are nevertheless willing to commit ourselves to one another in covenant and love. What could this changing tide mean for the future of our tradition?

"The Future is Calling" - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - We are in a moment of tremendous challenges, but we are also in a moment where our paths to ministry are clarifying. There are many possibilities for our next steps – and our future is calling us forward!

"The Paradoxes of Pluralism" - Rev. Katie McQuage-Loukas - The paradox of tolerance suggests that being too lax allows intolerance to claim a foothold in spaces dedicated to inclusion and tolerance. In similar ways, sometimes our ideals of pluralism need to be closely examined, so that we are not unintentionally creating flattened spaces or allowing in elements that damage the community as a whole. How do we know when we find the sweet spot? What does a thriving pluralist community look like?