“Voice Still and Small” –Rev. Paul BeedleRev. Paul reflects on this selection from our grey hymnal (#391) and its inspiration, the story of Elijah and the “still small voice.”

“How to Make Peace” — Rev. Paul Beedle The Soul Matters theme for December is “mystery.” When James Longstreet – Lee’s corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia – came to New Orleans after the Civil War, it was evident that ending war and making peace are two different things. Rev. Paul reflects on … Continue reading Sunday Sermon December 3, 2023

“How To End War” — Rev. Paul Beedle The Soul Matters theme for November is “generosity,” and generosity was a key – along with respect and courtesy – to ending the American Civil War. We’ll reflect on the true story of Lee’s surrender.

“Some Folks”–Rev. Paul Beedle We don’t think of Stephen Foster as a social justice activist today, but some of his contemporaries did. Rev. Paul reflects on his context and personal journey.

“Trouble Water” — Rev. Paul Beedle Conflict is ever-present in human communities, and as it seems these days to be escalating in so many places near and far, it feels like a good time to reflect on conflict and put it in a perspective that and put it in a perspective that might help us … Continue reading Sunday Sermon November 5, 2023

“What Finally Matters”Blessing of the Animals Service–Rev. Paul Beedle We brought our beloved animal companion(s) to church to be loved on and blessed.

“Freedom and the Free Church” — Rev. Paul Beedle Our free faith calls us to confront a false rhetoric of freedom that increasingly threatens tolerance, dialogue, justice, fairness, and the rule of law.

“A Pilgrimage to Poland”–Rev. Paul Beedle Rev. Paul offers reflections on his 2023 pilgrimage to Unitarian communities and historic sites in Poland.

“Generations are Grass” — Rev. Paul BeedleWe speak of family trees, but after his foray into genealogy during pandemic ‘found time,’ Rev. Paul feels that grass is a better metaphor: a vast plain of leaves with interconnecting roots. He reflects on this and other feelings that bubbled up while researching family history.

“Beyond the Box”–Rev. Paul Beedle Rev. Paul reflects on the perennial need for discernment, reflection, deeper analysis, deeper understanding, and new patterns and habits to support healthy and faithful change.