Sermon Archive – Page 2 – Unitarian Church of Edmonton

Understanding Racism

“Understanding Racism” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely, February 10, 2019 Unitarian Church of Edmonton I did not grow up aware of racism. That’s not a boast or a claim…

Mysterious Winter

“Mysterious Winter” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, December 23, 2018 When I was young, my second storey bedroom faced our four lane avenue in the…

The Mystery of Christmas

“The Mystery of Christmas” A sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely December 8, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton When I was small, the first real mystery of Christmas was, “What’s in…

Making the World Safer

“Making the World Safer” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, October 21, 2018 “Making the world safer” That’s my sermon title. What WAS I thinking? …

Safe Community

“Safe Community” a homily by Rev. Brian J. Kiely October 14, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton This week we had a contractor visiting our building. It was the annual check of our fire…

Sanctuary

“Sanctuary” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely October 7, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton A sanctuary, in its original meaning is a sacred place, such as a shrine. It comes…

Reclaiming Liberalism

Third in a sermon series Rev. Brian J. Kiely November 25, 2018 READINGS “Trump's mood takes a foul turn” November 15, 2018 By several CNN reporters Washington (CNN) A political…

The Threat to Liberalism

Part two in a three part series Rev. Brian J. Kiely, November 18, 2018 Reading: Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people in which…

Unitarians and the Liberal Tradition

Part one of a three part sermon series Rev. Brian J. Kiely, November 11, 2018 READING (From a United KingdomA level philosophy course study guide) The logical starting-point towards understanding…

UCE Vision Statement

“UCE Vision Statement” a sermon By Rev. Brian J. Kiely September 16, 2018 Unitarian Church of Edmonton In the last two services I have spoken about the basics of our…

How Did We Get Here?

“How did we get here?” a sermon on the Sources Rev. Brian J. Kiely September 9, 2018, Unitarian Church of Edmonton Sometimes I am asked why we have six sources…

Ingathering- Our Principles

“Ingathering - Our Principles” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton September 2, 2018 I begin with a quotation from liberal theologian Anthony Padovano: Being human…