“Waking Up White” – a sermon about why it’s so hard for white people to talk about race

Rev. Tony Lorenzen preaches a sermon in the Unitarian Universalist tradition about why it is so difficult for white people to talk openly and honestly about race. He reflects on the Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity and offers suggestion for white people on how to deal with the discomfort, fears, and anxiety that arise when […]

Berkana: a sermon on growth, rebirth, and liberation

Rev. Tony Lorenzen preaches a sermon in the Unitarian Universalist tradition reflecting on growth and rebirth, why quitting is not the same thing as giving up, how to walk out of failing systems and walk on to new life, and how to liberate ourselves from things that drag us down so we can get to […]

Making Space for Another’s Truth

Karen Gehm and Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflect on creating heartspace to enter into another’s Truth.

Salvation by Science

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on the romance of science and how our acceptance of science saves us from idolatries of the heart and mind.

Pardon and Punishment

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on the difference between Restorative Justice and Retributive Justice and how this difference affects our view of forgiveness  from parenting to our penal system.

The Humble Response

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on why forgiving yourself can be so difficult. He explores the practice of humility as a tool for knowing when to go easy on yourself and when to hold yourself accountable.

Service is our Prayer

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on the phrase “service is our prayer” found in many UU congregational covenants.  He compares service being the prayer of Unitarian Universalists to various concepts from other religious traditions such as Tikkun Olam, Engaged Buddhism,The Reclaiming Tradition, the concept of the  Active-Contemplative.

Walking the Dog

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on what qualities make something a spiritual practice. Discipline, dedication,and depth are among the qualities that differentiate spiritual practices from other activities.

Need, Gratitude, and Awe

Rev, Tony Lorenzen reflects on the concept and practice of prayer, and how it is so much more than oversimplified wishful thinking. He explores the need for a “language of reverence” as well working definitions of God, Spirit, Soul, and Prayer. He agrees with Anne Lamott that there are only three basic types of prayer: […]

The Faith of Leap

Rev. Tony Lorenzen reflects on how being a part of a community helps us find the courage for both our own spiritual journey and the quest for peace and justice in the world.