Sermons

UPCOMING SERMONS

June 11, 2023 – Flower Communion

Bring a bloom and take a bloom during this meaningful service of gathering which revolves around a uniquely Unitarian ritual. We will also send best wishes to our bridging youth. Don't miss this service-and extra flowers are always welcomed! Following this service, we will dedicate a plaque to Robert deVight whose legacy gift is helping to ensure that we meet the future.

June 18, 2023 – Music As Spiritual Practice

Plato said, "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." In this special service honoring Mark Tuning, our Director of Music and Worship Technology, Mark will share his thoughts on the role of music in our shared life.

June 25, 2023 – Ever Willing: Becoming the People Our World Needs

The pandemic has wrought change and created uncertainty for institutions, like our Unitarian Universalist congregations, and our wider world.  Who and what are we becoming, individually and collectively? Our GA Sunday service explores these themes as we gather in community to celebrate the best of who we UUs are. Please join Rev. Rodney as we Livestream the General Assembly worship from our sanctuary and online! We will offer a time after service to reflect on the worship experience together and what the future holds for our faith tradition and our MDUUC community.

PAST SERMONS

Videos of past sermons are available HERE

Sunday, May 28, 2023 – What Love Really Means

Please join Rev. Rodney and the worship team as we gather together and contemplate what Love really means.  This service will combine contemporary music and stories about Love that help us explore what kind of Love might be at the core of our faith movement. We will also take an intentional moment to honor Memorial…
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Sunday, May 21, 2023 – Coming of Age

Join this year’s Coming of Age youth in a worship service marking their spiritual journies and growth.  They will be sharing their personal beliefs and experiences with the congregation, and it is sure to be a meaningful and inspiring service.
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Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Good Enough Life

In a world marked by extremes, how can we honor balance and wisdom? As community members, parents, workers, and volunteers, how can we let go of debilitating standards that leave us empty and instead celebrate joys and wins.
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Sunday, May 7, 2023 – A Heroic Tale

Among the many unsettled aspects of our culture are changing norms about what is heroic in these times. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi to consider whether this concept has any merit in our times.
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Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Love is Embracing Boundaries

Please join Rev. Rodney and the entire worship team as we explore the importance of establishing and honoring the boundaries we make with each other.  We will explore the premise that boundaries can be amazing expressions of love in our deep relationships with one another!
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Sunday, April 23, 2023 – Hope Beyond Belief

The United States is well on the way to join the United Kingdom and many European nations in becoming “post-religious.” What does this mean for the transmission of values and traditions from generation to generation and the move towards addressing the largest issues among the family of life on this planet. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi…
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Sunday, April 16, 2023 – Spirituality of Music

“Come sing a song with me..” Join intern minister, Michael Macias, and the worship team as we embrace the joyful noise of music. Let us explore how this element nourishes our spirits and provides a foundation for deepening our connection to all that is holy and divine.
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Sunday, April 9, 2023 – Easter: A Story of Rebirth

For as long as people have been on this one and precious Earth, we have needed rituals and happenings to remind us of our ability to be reborn and renewed. Join us for this very special celebration of this day which is tied not only to the Christian story, also to the most ancient observances…
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Sunday, April 2, 2023 – The (Modern) Miracle of Mindfulness

As we enter into this time when the nature of how we find meaning is changing, how do we move beyond a consumerist and selfing culture to embrace what gives life meaning and richness? Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi for this service which will include mindfulness practices.
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Sunday, March 26, 2023 – Celebration Sunday- Bridging to the Future!

Please note – Pancake Brunch and Table Talks – 10:15 am, Service starts 11:15 am. Come join us as we continue the conversation about the next areas of strategic direction for MDUUC, as we enjoy brunch together amid the spring beauty of our campus and as we celebrate all that we value about our congregation.
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Sunday, March 19, 2023 – Transformers – “More than meets the Eye”

Join intern minister, Michael Macias, and the worship team for this service centered around the iconic pop culture toy, the “Transformers.” Together we will explore how we are called to be – with ourselves, each other, and the greater world. 
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Sunday, March 12, 2023 – The Threads We Follow

Unitarian Universalists have taken great stock in the freedom of our tradition. But a find-your-own-way faith has come to feel flimsy in the blizzard of our 21st century world. How do we name and share the love that’s at the center of our theology? How do we tie a rope to the barn, and play…
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