as preached on September 14, 2025 at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston If you pass by First Unitarian Universalist on weekday mornings then you are probably familiar with a sight. For the past five years, two members of our congregation have been keeping regular vigil near the corner of Fannin and Southmore. One of them bears sign that reads, “Stop the Zionist Genocide, Micah 2:1...
Día Del Trabajo
Homilía del 31 de Augusto, 2025 para la Primera Iglesia Unitaria Universalista de Houston Creo que somos la única iglesia en Houston que tiene un servicio con música del movimiento sindical para el Día del Trabajo. En un estado y un país donde los malos gobiernos están en contra del movimiento sindical y no tienen cuidado por las vidas de los trabajadores pienso que es importante hacer esto...
Revelation is not Sealed
In this sermon I consider the place of ongoing revelation in the Unitarian Universalist tradition.
New Ways of Being: The Religion of the Future
This sermon celebrates the "No Kings" protests while inviting us to imagine the future of religion.
Beyoncé, Amen!
A celebration of the spiritual power found within H-town icon Beyoncé!
Easter: The Crucified God
In this Easter sermon I consider and challenge the claim that the death and resurrection of Jesus sits at the center of history.
Creating Compassionate Community
My sermon to launch First Unitarian Universalist's 2025-2026 stewardship campaign asks us to consider the importance of building common goods.
The War on The Poor
Under the current President the United States is moving from the War on Poverty to the War on the Poor.
Exorcising The Spirit of the Confederacy
as preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, February 23, 2025 This past week the President’s supporters recognized Black History Month with an event at the White House. While there, they celebrated the appointment of noted conspiracy theorist Kash Patel to the position of FBI Director. In the past, Patel has “talked about going after” the President’s enemies. In footage...
Life After Death
In this sermon I consider life after death and call for a nationwide sit-down strike in opposition to Elon Musk's agenda.