Unitarian Universalist Church of Loudoun Sermons

Each year we invite several members to share their personal journeys to Unitarian Universalism. (01/07/2018)

Each year we invite several members to share their personal journeys to Unitarian Universalism. (01/07/2018)

“In the face of pain and suffering that feels overwhelming, why ought we choose to live another day?” (12/17/2017)

Hope (12/03/2017)

What if we judged people purely by their actions and not by the labels they or we assign? (11/26/2017)

Abundance--Thanksgiving Choral Reading and Bread Communion (11/19/2017)

Abundance (11/12/2017)

On June 7, 1494 and later on April 29, 1529 Portugal and Spain divided up the world between them in declaring their sovereignty as the Holy Roman Empire. Meanwhile, other European powers were declaring their own sovereignty under what was called the Protestant Reformation. But the concept of ‘Sovereignty’ has taken on new significance lately and there is major competition for which national sovere...

What is it like to grow up Unitarian Universalist? Many people chose the UU faith as adults, after rejecting more dogmatic faiths of their youth. So what’s it like to grow up in a UU church, and never know anything different? (10/22/2017)

Exploring the monthly worship theme of courage--personal courage (10/8/2017)

This topic will examine how this quote from the 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer can inform our spiritual practice. (10/1/2017)

Is it necessary to revisit the big questions every once in a while? Have you altered your views on theological issues as you have gone through life? Should you? (8/27/2017)

We will explore the monthly theme of "Welcome" (9/24/2017)

The interdependent web of existence is sometimes difficult to see. Natural disasters have a way of highlighting how connected we are to each other. (9/17/2017)

Ingathering of the Community to begin a new church year. Gathering of the Waters as a blessing for the church as a community and for the grounds upon which we are housed. Children are encouraged to be in the chapel for the service. Please bring a small container of water for the Blessing Bowl. (9/10/2017)

Reflections on racism, the Vietnam War, sexism, and nuclear war as viewed through my spiritual journey (8/20/2017)

The typical discussion among those of Judeo-Christian backgrounds goes something like this: If God is omnipotent and beneficent, why does He allow evil? As UUs, is that the right question when asking about the existence of evil? (7/30/2017)

Where do we come from and where are we going? Come explore the teachings of various world religions on death, birth, and what it means for each of us. (7/23/2017)

Has anyone ever tried to save you from sin, error, or evil?  Then you’ve been offered redemption!  Come consider some new ways “youu” might practice our faith as a continuation of your own spiritual journey of "authentic redemption." (7/16/2017)

The concepts of Heaven and Hell cut across various religions, cultures and historical eras. They have been expressed in holy texts, Renaissance art, and modern movies as places in which people will go after they die, and where they will spend eternity.  But what if Heaven and Hell aren’t just about the afterlife, but about our experience in this life? (7/2/2017)

The concepts of Heaven and Hell cut across various religions, cultures and historical eras. They have been expressed in holy texts, Renaissance art, and modern movies as places in which people will spend time - for some, eternity - after they die.  But what if Heaven and Hell aren’t just about the afterlife, but about our experience in this life? (6/25/2017)

In the first service of our summer series, John Stevens asks how UUs differ from other faiths by citing our own experiences and powers of reason as a source of wisdom. Applying our critical judgement is not simply a freedom, but also an obligation in the practice of our faith. (6/18/2017)

Our departing Minister shares personal reflections about the core strengths and persistent issues of our community. (6/11/2017)

20 years of memories of UUCL (5/28/2017)

Our Minister shares reflections on how our UU faith has moved beyond dogmatic Christian creeds toward inclusive covenantal relationships embracing diverse spiritual paths. (5/21/2017)