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Service – May 17, 2026

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Were We Made to Sin?

When Yahweh (according to the Genesis myth) created Adam and Eve, he knew good and well what he was doing. They instantly disobeyed his command to not eat the forbidden fruit. Is there a secret hidden here?  Could it be that we humans were made to sin? The Biblical myth continues on into the New Testament where we find Jesus accused of
committing sins (eating with unclean hands, working on the Sabbath, hanging out with sinners.) What did Martin Luther mean when he said ―sin boldly? Could it be that we were made to sin?

Service – May 3, 2026

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The UU Temperament

I have always wondered if temperament was not the deciding factor in the choices we make (even in religious/spiritual matters.) Personality types or temperaments have always fascinated us, but we are a long way from perfecting that science. There are manifold studies ranging from Hippocrates (370 BCE) to Carl Jung’s ―Personality Types.  (1960) We will examine this complex world and see if we can discover what may be the ―UU Temperament.

Service April 19, 2026

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Breathing for Life – Another exploration in the realm of Taoism

One of the core teachings of Taoism has to do breathing. As simple as the subject may at first sound, it is more complex than we may think. After all, we breathe automatically and, most of the time, unconsciously. But we may not be aware of how we are breathing. Under stress and anxiety we may experience shortness of breath without being aware of it. We may breathe in such a way that a large amount of stale air remains trapped in our lungs. It is important to bring some consciousness to our breathing from time to time. It may in fact enrich our lives in ways we do not expect.

Service – April 5, 2025

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Resurrection: The Great Death Defying Stunt (?)

Rev. Ernie Mills

Did Jesus really return from the dead, or was his resurrection
the result of wishful thinking, rising to the pitch of hallucinations
and playing to the human ego, i.e. personal salvation? Aside
from this, we know that Jesus was not the first divine being to
return from the dead. Osiris, Adonis, and Attis are other gods
who, before Jesus, rose up from their graves. (Osiris returned
from his grave in the form of corn.) Hint: does the idea of
resurrection have its “roots” in primitive vegetation rites?
Could there be a UNIVERSAL message behind the Easter story
of Jesus? I believe there is.

Service January 18, 2026

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The P’u (pronounced “Pooh”) of Taoism       Rev. Ernie Mills

In Taoism “P’u” refers to the un-carved block, or what we might call the state of Innocence, before the sculptor’s chisel is applied. It is the natural state of what is believed by Taoists to be pure. We, in the West, often refer to P’u as being the child in us, much like the character Pooh, in the book, Winnie the Pooh. We will explore this concept and perhaps discover – or rediscover it in our own lives.

Service January 4, 2026

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January is for Janus      Rev Ernie Mills

The month of January gets its name from the Roman god, Janus. He is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions. As we enter the new year, Janus is a good reminder of how important it is to reflect on where we have been and where we are going – both as individuals and as a nation. We’ll see how vital reflection is to living a good life in 2026.

Service December 21, 2025

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Christmas or Christmyth?     Rev. Ernie Mills

The birth narratives of Jesus found in Matthew and Luke are a form of backward looking. They were created after the “facts” of the life of Jesus. There are two different ways that we humans have viewed the Christmas stories. We either dismiss them as a fairy tale (legend) or interpret them literally, as if it really happened. Belief in the literal interpretation became a litmus test for what it means to be a Christian; as in the confessions of faith known as the Apostles and Nicene creeds. I would like to offer a third Alternative – a mythical, inner and spiritual interpretation. This way we can avoid throwing Christmas out or taking it literally.

Service December 7, 2025

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A Life of Faith       Rev. Ernie Mills

If you are not certain of anything and if you have more questions than answers AND you can’t seem to settle on any convictions about life and the world, YOU ARE ON THE RIGHT PATH. Joseph Campbell said that one of the primary functions of myth (or religion) is to “inspire in the individual a sense of awe and gratitude in relation to the mystery dimension of the universe.” This means to keep wonder alive, which keeps the mind and heart open. We will delve deeper into the journey of wonder and how to live comfortably without knowing all the answers. Truly a life of faith.

Service November 30, 2025

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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body   Guest speaker, Candace Taylor

On this special “Fifth Sunday,” we will welcome an expert on ways to keep your brain and body healthy as we age. Candace Taylor, an experienced Certified Dementia Practitioner, will share the latest research on lifestyle choices and ways to prevent memory loss, as well as other age-related concerns. She will also provide a brief overview of relevant statistics and resources, including data that indicates dementia is 50% preventable. We are fortunate to have Candace agree to be part of the on-going series we’re calling, “Still Ticking,” and hope you’ll make a special effort to join us.