Sermons – Page 3 – Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Jan 22, 2021

The Courage of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rev. Paul Johnson

Perhaps the most outstanding and challenging aspect of MLK’s legacy is his courage. What does it say about this important virtue in general and how does it apply to us?

Jan 22, 2021

Practice Random Acts of Kindness in 2021

Rev. Paul Johnson

I’ve long been impressed with this simple statement which came to Ann Herbert in a Sausalito restaurant in the early 1980’s. She wrote it on her placemat and shared it with a fellow sitting nearby who in turn shared it with others. It spread throughout the land. A book was written. Oprah did a program on it. A foundation was started. It’s due for a revival. – Rev. Paul

Dec 17, 2020

Shared Ministry

Carmen Emerson

Nov 23, 2020

Deep Listening

Pinchos Kurinksy

Pinchos Kurinsky talks about the art of deep listening and our need to be heard.

Oct 23, 2020

Marks of Maturity

Rev. Paul Johnson

Our UU principle calling us to encourage each other in our spiritual growth draws on the tradition of “self- culture” and “salvation by character” established by such forebears as Margaret Fuller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and James Freeman Clarke. Rev. Paul Johnson develops his personal, contemporary take on this worthy tradition.

Oct 15, 2020

Beginnings

Rev. Paul Johnson

Chaim Potok begins his insightful novel In the Beginning with the words “All beginnings are Hard.” Indeed, they are. Rev. Paul Johnson deals with some of these hardships but also points out the keen anticipation, even exhilaration, of the beginnings in our lives.

Oct 9, 2020