by Phillip Schulman | Sep 7, 2023 | Sermons
On the first day of school, the kindergarten teacher said, “if anyone has to go to the bathroom, hold up two fingers. A little voice from the back of the room was heard saying “How will that help?” A mother and her young son returned from the supermarket and were...
by Phillip Schulman | Aug 17, 2023 | Sermons
The renovation of our church annex has entered its demolition phase. When I arrive each day, I find Jerry Best, director of the project, sitting calmly amidst the chaos. On Wednesday, he gave me the same warm greeting as always. “Reverend Phillip!” He told me he was...
by Phillip Schulman | Aug 8, 2023 | Sermons
“UU is a Verb. So how do we UU? The Catholic in me tells me to begin with confession. “UU is actually not a verb.” It’s a religious tradition, a noun. Suggesting it as a verb was way to ask what is the central doing of UU? What a task and task this topic gave me. How...
by Phillip Schulman | Jun 16, 2023 | Sermons
Stirring, stirring, stirring from your stillness. Rumbling, quivering, vibration forming new life. Waxing season of sun. Our senses recognize you. Though we live in postmodern productivity, And pretend that one season is the same as another. You paint new colors...
by Phillip Schulman | Jun 16, 2023 | Sermons
In February, this white guy told you about Black Resilience. In March, celebrating Women’s history, I talked about sexism and listening to women. Now at Easter, here I am. a Jewish UU guy, back to preach my Easter sermon “Resurrecting Jesus!” Bring back Jesus? Oy!...
by Phillip Schulman | May 3, 2023 | Sermons
–Our country, now from thee,Claim we our liberty,In freedoms nameGuarding homes altar fires,Daughters of patriot sires,Their zeal our own inspires,Justice to claim. Today we sang some Suffrage songs. A couple of weeks ago Vicki Luther presented Margaret Fuller and...
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