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Grace for Mavericks
by Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
January 26, 2020
Imagine a conversation with a group of Unitarian Universalists.
One says, “I believe in God.”
One says, “I am an atheist.”
One says, “I meditate on the Spirit of Life”
One says, … read more.
by Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
September 15, 2019
Whenever you advise a ruler in the way of Tao,
Counsel [them] not to use force to conquer the universe.
For this would only cause resistance.
Thorn bushes spring up wherever the army has … read more.
by Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 24, 2019
original watercolor © by Kate Steere. Used with permission.
http://podcasts.ucwc.org/?name=20190224.mp3
“I don’t have any gifts,” the young man said. It was a conversation about gifts, the ones each of us bring to the world. He … read more.
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 3, 2019
Come.
Cross the border.
Come to this place
of welcoming hands and open minds,
of hearts given to justice,
and souls outstretched
in search of truth.
Come,
and be welcome.
“Where Is … read more.
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
November 11, 2018
Salem, Massachusetts is by almost any standards a unique kind of place. It is, of course, famous for being the site of the Salem witch trials – some of the most unspeakable abuses … read more.
Why I Am (Still) a Unitarian Universalist
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
June 3, 2018
To all who seek comfort:
Come in.
Let the warmth of this community feed your soul.
To all who seek … read more.
Practice Loving Kindness
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
April 15, 2018
Rev. Dan Schatz
I become more and more certain, as the years go by, that wherever friendship is destroyed… or precious ties are severed, there is a failure of imagination. Someone … read more.
A Larger Circle
by Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
March 4, 2018
The year was 1954. A couple of dozen members of the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, Delaware met for dinner every month. All of them lived in the same … read more.
Science, Religion and Truth
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 25, 2018
Reaching out from our own existence,
we explore the universe –
learning, growing,
seeking to understand our world.
Astounded by wonder,
our hearts thrill to the exploration
… read more.
The Republic of Heaven
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
October 15, 2017
Readings
“But what does Lord Asriel intend?” [she asked,] “What is this world, and why has he come here?”
“He led us here because this world is empty. Empty … read more.
