Sermons
UPCOMING SERMONS
Sunday, September 10, 2023 – Love At The Center
NEW SERVICE TIME - 10:30 AM In this time when so much hatred and division is proliferating in our world, we need a new commitment to an engaged and liberating love. Join Revs. Leslie Takahashi and Rodney Lemery as they unpack this central value for our faith.
PAST SERMONS
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 – The Waters of Community
In this world of extreme weather, we know both the preciousness and the power of water. As we participate in this honored and uniquely Unitarian Universalist ritual, we will reflect on the ways that our spirits and hearts are parched. Please bring a small amount of water which symbolizes something of importance about your summer.
Read More Sunday, August 27, 2023 – UU Traditions of Today and Tomorrow: Growing our Roots; Spreading Our Wings
Please join us this Sunday to hear from MDUUC’s young adults about our living tradition. We will reflect on how Unitarian Universalist principles and values reflect our past, inform our present, and change with our future. This time together will be led by our Worship team and many of our own young adults as well as…
Read More Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Bubbling Up!
Let’s launch a year of learning with this service celebrating our children and families. We will have a fun introduction to the values we will be focusing on this year and a chance to celebrate the generations together (with bubbles). Come and celebrate the wonder of our families and children! Led by Marena McGregor and…
Read More Sunday, August 13, 2023 – When the Spirit Says Do
A reflection on the little ways that connection with that which is larger than us makes out lives richer. Join Rev. Leslie Takahashi for this service which will include some chances to practice connecting with “The More.”
Read More Sunday, August 6, 2023 – NO SERVICE
This is our August Hiatus week. We invite you to explore our youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/MduucOrg or check out the UU service of your choice!
Read More Sunday, July 30, 2023 – Courage, My Friend
Come and join the delegates that attended this year’s General Assembly service as they reflect on their lessons learned. Featuring music by Marena McGregor. Please note there is no service on August 6.
Read More Sunday, July 23, 2023 – What does the U.S. look like from Europe?
Join Worship Associate Evan Junker, who moved to Germany last Fall, as we explore cultural values, histories, and what America looks like from living rooms in Germany. How values among families, neighborhoods, cultures, and nations impact our world and our future.
Read More Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Gaia, Mother Earth and the Oneness of Everything with Musician Jim Scott
We will celebrate the earth with Jim’s original songs, readings and personal reflections on Mother Earth or “Gaia” being one living organism. Our “spiritual response” is so timely now, as “the spirit of life on earth is in crisis. Jim’s uplifting songs provide the balance to the wake-up call, leaving us with vision and inspiration…
Read More Sunday, July 9, 2023 – Are You Sure?
Certainly! In a time of polarization and even chaos, we have trouble coping with uncertainty. Join Les Polgar, worship associate, to explore how our UU values offer help and even allow us to embrace this uncertain world.
Read More Sunday, July 1, 2023 – The Promise of Freedom
Please join Intern Minister Michael Macias for this sermon reflecting on this July 4th holiday.
Read More Sunday Program- June 18, 2023
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday, June 18, 2023 “Music and the Spirit” Sunday Program – Welcome! GATHERING SONG #347, “Gather the Spirit” (Jim Scott) This hymn was composed by U.U. singer-songwriter (and former member of the Paul Winter consort) Jim Scott of Shrewsbury, MA. PRELUDE Courante from Suite #1 for Cello (Unaccompanied),…
Read More 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…
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