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In a world that often leaves us feeling powerless, this sermon invites us to reclaim our agency through love, justice, and purposeful action. Drawing on Unitarian Universalist values, we are reminded that small, persistent acts of courage keep hope alive—and help shape a more just and compassionate future.
We are called to nurture everyday kindness through small acts of compassion and generosity, which can provide essential support during difficult times. This Sunday, we will reflect on how these small gestures can illuminate our shared path, offering comfort and hope in a world that greatly needs these light-filled connections.
Keep your hands open – only the open hand can reach out to another in sympathy, or offer gratitude for generosity and connection.
Together, the open hands of grief and gratitude encourage us to use those open hands to grasp another’s gift of love, sympathy, generosity, strength, or courage.
Imagination has the power to reshape boundaries, ignite creativity, and help us dream beyond past limitations. Drawing on wisdom from Covey, Einstein, and lived experience, Rev. Dianne encourages us to live with possibility and boldness, guided by the Spirit of Love.
Small resistance these days looks like turning people away from your door who are supporting or promoting racist, transphobic, or inhumane policies. It looks like naming -isms and -phobias in real time and learning together. It means holding congresspeople accountable who make decisions that harm our fellow perfectly imperfect humans or our fragile, beloved planet.
Hope is more than a wish — it is a spiritual force that empowers imagination, honesty, and resilience. Rev. Dianne invites us to cultivate hope as a daily practice that strengthens commitment, fuels justice, and lights the path forward. One of the most impactful feelings you’ll ever experience is hope. Hope occurs when we center … Continue reading Hope is Power
Stories connect us across generations and cultures, reminding us of our shared humanity. Rev. Dianne reflects on storytelling as a radical act of truth-telling, empathy, and justice — a way to both honor tradition and envision transformation In times of great political and social upheaval, stories serve as both mirrors and windows: they reflect who … Continue reading “The Power of Stories”
Words can heal or harm, build up or tear down. In this sermon, Rev. Dianne explores the profound spiritual responsibility of language — urging us to choose honesty, compassion, and respect as we speak our truth and shape our communities.
