Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 15m
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Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Sermons and reflections on life, community, and this unfurling journey.

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Spilling Hope

Apr 20, 2026 15m

Ministry begins in the simplest places: a cup of coffee, a conversation, someone who meets you exactly where you are. What might we build together if we made that our daily practice? Sermon from…

Holy Envy

Apr 13, 2026 17m

Inspired by the concept of “Holy Envy,” we reflect on what we admire in other faiths and what they awaken in our own hearts. As we enter the wilderness, what holds us close? Sermon from UUCGT's…

Two Teachers, One Path

Apr 10, 2026 19m

On this Easter morning, we reflect on the shared wisdom of Jesus and the Buddha: two great spiritual teachers who showed the way of compassion, peace, and liberation. Through story, silence, and a…

From 2022: Historic Heresies

Mar 29, 2026 16m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. What is our theological inheritance as Unitarian Universalists? As we head toward Easter Sunday, we’ll explore past ideas and…

The Wheel of the Year: Ostara – The Blooming Earth

Mar 23, 2026 9m

As the Spring Equinox arrives, we celebrate rebirth, renewal, and the fertility of imagination and Earth. What is blossoming in your spirit this season? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 22,…

From 2022: Draw It Wider Still

Mar 15, 2026 17m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In the spirit of stewardship, how might we draw our circles wider still? Join us as we explore stewardship as an intentional…

From 2022: The Costs of Caste

Mar 08, 2026 17m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In alignment with our congregation-wide read of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, what are the costs of caste? How might we work to make…

Critical Hits & Sacred Misses: A Dungeons & Dragons Service!

Mar 02, 2026 10m

This Soul Matters month of Paying Attention, join us this Sunday in playing our second installment in a worship-wide game of Dungeons and Dragons! What will the dice have in store for us? Sermon from…

Sacred Self-Care: How We Stay Resilient

Feb 23, 2026 14m

When the world weighs heavy, how do we care for our spirits and one another? Members of our community share stories and practices of resilience, rest, and sacred self-care. Sermon from UUCGT's…

From 2022 - Anam Cara: A Friend of the Soul

Feb 15, 2026 16m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are lifting up “Soul Friends” or Anam Cara from the writings of John O’Donohue and all of our…

Scout Sunday: Scouting's Black History

Feb 10, 2026 17m

As we recognize Scout Sunday, we lift up the lesser-known stories of Black leaders and youth who shaped Scouting in the United States, expanding its vision of leadership and justice. Sermon from…

The Wheel of the Year: Imbolc – Sparks of Life

Feb 02, 2026 7m

At Imbolc (also known as Saint Brigid’s Day), we celebrate the first signs of spring and the quiet emergence of new life. We honor the flame of inspiration and the courage to kindle light in the…

From 2022: Spiritual Practices 101

Jan 25, 2026 14m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. This Sunday, we’ll explore the importance of spiritual practices and what cultivating deep spiritual practices has to offer, even…

From 2022: MLK Sunday - Realizing Beloved Community

Jan 18, 2026 17m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Join us for this service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we explore Dr. King’s vision of creating Beloved…

From 2022: Intentionality - Living with Intention

Jan 11, 2026 13m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. At times, our intended outcomes can sometimes be different from the actual impacts we have. How do we approach intentionality and…

From 2022: Divided We Stand?

Jan 04, 2026 16m

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Many people experience a “Great Divide” in our present political situation, country, and world. How do we dialogue across such…

The Question Jar!

Dec 29, 2025 35m

What’s the meaning of life? What is prayer, really? What about your favorite color? Ask Rev. Alex a question on your mind and heart in this service of earnest questions and honest answers! Questions…

Christmas Eve: The Spirit of Christmas

Dec 25, 2025 10m

What is the message and spirit of Christmas? Come as we tell the familiar story once again and revel in the joy of this season. Message from UUCGT's Service on Wed., Dec. 24, 2025. Preached by the…

“The Wheel of the Year: The Winter Solstice & Yule - Into the Heart of the Longest Night”

Dec 25, 2025 8m

A Solstice message on surviving the darkest season, resisting despair, and rediscovering our shared power to warm the world through community, care, and love. Message from UUCGT's Service on Sun.,…

From 2022: Translating Faith

Dec 14, 2025 16m

This sermon was preached back in 2022, in my first year of ministry. As Unitarian Universalists, we are a faith tradition. What does “faith” mean for us? How do UUs understand faith, especially with…

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