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Statement of the Houston Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association on the Overturning of Roe V. Wade

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We, the Unitarian Universalist Ministers of the greater Houston area, decry the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States to overturn Roe V. Wade. The first two principles of our faith state that we believe in “the inherent worth and dignity of every person,” and “justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.” To respect someone’s worth and dignity and afford them justice, equity...

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Self-Help

By cbossen

In Anarchism, Climate Change, Sermon

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as preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, February 27, 2022 My sermon this morning is inspired by the person who won the right to “Name the Sermon” in last year’s auction. When I asked them what they would like me to preach about their answer was both simple and capacious: self-help. I responded with a desire for a bit more specificity. What about self-help? The...

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Reimaging Care

By cbossen

In Ministry, Sermon

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as preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, February 5, 2022 It is good to be back in the pulpit. I miss you when I am gone. Not that I particularly went anywhere. I spent most of the last month holed up in my home office working on finishing the manuscript for the book I have been writing on populism and religion. I am grateful to have had the support of this congregation...

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Books Read in 2021

By cbossen

In News

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This past year I read around the same number of books that I read the year prior. I mention this only because it indicative of the way that the pandemic has impacted my time and ability to focus. These last two years I have read far less than at almost any other point in my life. I am hoping that will shift this year. I have a sabbatical planned for June through August and the pandemic has...

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Struggling with Revolutionary Love

By cbossen

In Contemporary Politics, Human Rights, Sermon

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In this sermon in honor of MLK's birthday, I consider where we might find revolutionary love today.

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Possibilites

By cbossen

In Anarchism, Ministry, Spanish

11 Min read

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as preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, December 12, 2021 This is my second sermon on the theme of reimagining possibilities. Last week, at the end of my first sermon on the series, I invited you to attend to the world and share with me something beautifully unanticipated that you encountered: an exquisite movement, an inspiring sound, or a wondrous object. Several of...

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Mourning the Past

By cbossen

In Climate Change, Contemporary Politics, Sermon, Techno

14 Min read

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In this sermon I consider how we might re-imagine mourning the past.

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When the Spirit Says Do

By cbossen

In Climate Change, Contemporary Politics, Human Rights, Sermon

15 Min read

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as preached at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston, August 29, 2021 Thank you, Sophia for that exquisite violin performance. It is a blessing to have such talent in our congregation. I think that I can speak for the entire community when I say that we are proud of your achievements and wish you the very best as you continue your musical education. I am certain that you will bless...

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