Past Sermon Texts

Choice, and the Culture of Love

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Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 27, 2022

 

All they wanted was a blessing.  They were a young couple, and they were at the maternity unit of a local hospital.  Something had gone wrong.  They learned that their baby, … read more.

Beyond Belief

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by Rev. Dan Schatz
December 12, 2021

It is not easy being a Unitarian Universalist.

I mean sure, it sounds easy – we don’t kick you out for having the wrong kind of spiritual practice, or holding the wrong theology, or loving the wrong kind of person, … read more.

What Really Matters

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“What Really Matters”
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
September 12, 2021

The cell phone blared. BEEP BEEP BEEP! We picked it up and read the message. “National Weather Service: TORNADO WARNING in this area until 4:45 EDT. Take shelter now in a basement … read more.

The Red Planet

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The Red Planet
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 21, 2021

 

“Safe on Mars.”

These were the first words transmitted by the Rover Perseverance after a harrowing landing on Thursday afternoon.  In our house we all huddled around a computer set up in … read more.

Now What?

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Now What?
Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
November 8, 2020

 

So how was your week?

I’ll be honest; mine was pretty tense. I didn’t sleep as much as usual. I had trouble concentrating. I tried limiting my TV news diet, but that didn’t stop … read more.

Lift Every Voice

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by Rev. Dan Schatz
Unitarian Congregation of West Chester
February 2, 2020

Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise high as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as … read more.

Grace for Mavericks

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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.

In Praise of Gentleness

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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.

Beyond Walls

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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.