Sermons given at UUCB, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley

Level Up Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley September 7, 2025

Most of the time, transformation happens incrementally—a subtle process of things changing bit by bit. But moments arrive when a leap to the next level is required. As we live through a moment that demands a global level up in our species' ability to prioritize the common good, what do we know about the joys and challenges of leveling up from our own personal lives?

(Sermon only) Wings, Roots and Seeds: Emergent Wisdom from the Interdependent Web UUCB Aug 31, 2025

Worship Leader, Rev. Kevin Alan MannMinister of Congregational Life, Rev. Dr Kathryn JayDirector of Music, Dr. Bryan BakerSettled Minister, Rev. Marcus LiefertGuest Musician: Evelie Delfino Såles Posch with Mahal EthnoFusion Music Myth & Magic Ensemble: Claudine, Doug, Jedi, Kathy, Kealoha, Marikit, Misha, Nancy, Rynn, Sam, Theda, Tisay, Virginia, Rev KevTitle: “Wings, Roots and Seeds: Emergent Wisdom from the Interdependent Web”Description: adrienne maree brown describes “emergence as the way complex systems and patterns arise out of a multiplicity of relatively simple interactions.” How can UUs learn from birds in synchronized flight, entangled oak tree roots and the structure of dandelions and fungi and apply these lessons in biomimicry to our collective organizing?”

The Great Water Games Water Communion UUCB August 24, 2025

Members bring to the service a small amount of water from a place that is special to them. During the appointed time in the service, people one by one pour their water together into a large bowl. As the water is added, the person who brought it tells why this water is special to them. The combined water is symbolic of our shared faith coming from many different sources. It is often then blessed by the congregation, and sometimes is later boiled and used as the congregation’s “holy water” in child dedication ceremonies and similar events.

The Rules of the Game Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley August 17, 2025

Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley August 17, 2025 THE RULES OF THE GAMEIf the rules of the game you're playing don't leave you with moral choices, cheat. Play by your own rules. Mingle your roots with others who want to play the game you want to play and let us growtogether.

IT’S YOUR MOVE Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley August 10, 2025

IT’S YOUR MOVEIn our first worship series of the church year we'll explore the spiritual themes of faith and trust through the lens of games of play. However stacked the odds may be against you, however disastrous the situation on the game board, your turn is bound to come around once again. The stakes are high, the situation is dire, the choices seem limited—yet still, what move will you make?

Rabbi Zvika Krieger at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley August 3, 2025

Rabbi Zvika Krieger at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley August 3, 2025

The Place Where We Are Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley July 27, 2025

The Place Where We AreWe all have our own special places that bring us joy. How do we hold that joy as we also face the grief of climate change?

Forgiveness and Grace Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley July 6, 2025

Rev. Wakoh Hickey

Doing It Wrong Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley July 13, 2025

Doing It WrongSpiritual exploration is often built on the solid and well-worn foundations of tradition and ritual. What might we discover when we allow wisdom to take a backseat, and follow along with the journeys of those doing it "the wrong way?"

Faith Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley June 29, 2025

FaithA journey from dogma or nothing to finding a source of strength and support.