Buddhism III: UU’s and the Buddha
GOLDEN CHAIN PRAYER We are a link in Amida's golden chain of love that stretches around the world, we will keep our link bright and strong. We will be kind…
Buddhism II: Spreading the Lotus
Metta Karuna Prayer O Amida, Oneness of Life and Light, Entrusting in your Great Compassion, May you shed the foolishness in myself, Transforming me into a conduit of Love.…
Buddhism I: The Man Who Became a God
Let us cultivate boundless goodwill. Let none deceive another or despise any being in any state. Let none in anger or ill-will wish another harm Even as a mother watches…
The Worth and Dignity of Every Person …and Racism
“The Worth and Dignity of Every Person” a sermon by Rev. Brian J. Kiely Unitarian Church of Edmonton, February 17, 2019 Social psychologists are quick to point out that we human…
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…