It has been suggested that the ultimate test for becoming a Unitarian Universalist minister is to sit in a room, with a single sheet of paper and a pen, and answer a single test question: “Explain Easter.” And then, in italicized parentheses underneath (….So that your Unitarian Universalist congregation will understand—NOT AGREE–but understand…) On this, … Continue reading The Easter Exam
Often we think of the Easter “Resurrection” as literally bringing Jesus back to life after he died. But there is evidence that the early followers of Jesus experienced it as a demonstration that even the immense power of the Roman Empire could not defeat the power of the loving community that surrounded Jesus. We will … Continue reading The Trouble, Promise, and Challenge with Resurrection
Until the middle of the 19th century, agnosticism and atheism in the modern sense were almost literally unthinkable. But the foundations of conventional faith had been gradually shifting and weakening for several hundred years prior to that. In this service we’ll explore how and why the religious culture of Europe and North America changed. Our … Continue reading The Origins of Unbelief
A lifetime of experiences made me a Christian. My dislike of using Christianity to control and judge people brought me to UUCiL. Our Worship Services are In Person at 1893 N Vasco Rd, Livermore, CA 94551. You can attend services online at the following Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82288296993?pwd=U1dlY1BSS1pPUnJpSXVaZG1ObU9kZz09Meeting ID: 822 8829 6993Passcode: Love KN95 or N95 masks … Continue reading How I Became a Christian
