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Righteous Anger and the Stonewall Riots of 1969


New Morning, New Man: Poetry of the Male Spirit

New Morning, New Man: Poetry of the Male Spirit Rev. Anthony David June 21, 2009 Listen to this story from Paul Kivel, from his book Men’s Work: How to Stop the Violence That Tears Our Lives Apart: It’s Sunday night and my son, Ariel, is supposed to be finishing his week’s homework assignment, due [...]


Abortion, Euthanasia, Stem Cell Research, Oh My!

Abortion, Euthanasia, Stem Cell Research, Oh My! Rev. Anthony David June 14, 2009 Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav once said, “The world is a narrow ridge. The key to crossing is not to be afraid.” We take this to heart this morning as we consider some of the most controversial, hot-button ethical issues of our [...]


Above Board: May Congregational Meeting

At the congregational meeting on Sunday, we heard the good news that the Maintain Our Momentum (M.O.M.) campaign received enough funds to restore the Welcome Ministries position and RE Assistant position to their 2008 levels and voted to support this effort. We unanimously recommended Terry Davis as a ministerial candidate and approved important changes for [...]


Great Ideas: Something to Live for, Something to Die for

Something to Live For, Something to Die For Rev. Anthony David June 7, 2009 The famously dour writer J. D. Salinger once said, “I am a kind of paranoiac in reverse.  I suspect people of plotting to make me happy.” If this is something you have suspected about UUCA, then you are right! Meaning [...]


A Pedal to the Metal Growth Year

During the past program year (September 2008-May 2009), we witnessed the election of the first African American President in American History. But we also experienced one of the worst recessions in recent memory, as well. History unfolded before our eyes, and it was, as life always is, “joy and woe woven fine.” Throughout, here at [...]