Tag Archives: Islamophobia

Torda 450: Our Roots in Unexpected Ground (sermon)

Posted on February 5, 2018 by KGJ

The Unitarian Society East Brunswick, NJ February 4, 2018 It is essential to read between the lines. I had already learned this, but when I was in seminary, I had the chance to learn it again.  For instance, in Christian … Continue reading →

Posted in Interfaith, Sermons, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Rise Up: Reflections on Patriotism (sermon)

Posted on July 3, 2017 by KGJ

I am the A-L-E-X-A-N-D-E-R we are meant to be A colony that runs independently Meanwhile, Britain keeps shittin’ on us endlessly Essentially, they tax us relentlessly Then King George turns around, runs a spending spree He ain’t ever gonna set … Continue reading →

Posted in Fascism, Justice, Resistance, Sermons, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

be * LOVE * d (sermon)

Posted on February 5, 2017 by KGJ

The Unitarian Society, East Brunswick, NJ February 5, 2017 (written text does not match delivered sermon exactly) Our Time For All Ages story: click here. Our reading: click here. We all want to be loved. We — likely all people … Continue reading →

Posted in Interfaith, Justice, Resistance, Sermons, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Between Hope & Fear: A Sermon During a Hellish Election Cycle (sermon)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by KGJ

delivered at The Unitarian Society This sermon was preceded by a reading of Marge Piercy’s For Strong Women. Let’s be clear from the start. That was not locker room talk. It was not just banter among the guys, somehow normal … Continue reading →

Posted in Hope, Interfaith, Justice, Sermons, Standing on the Side of Love, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fear of Fueling Islamophobia: A Few Days Out From the Orlando

Posted on June 15, 2016 by KGJ

My grief — at the Orlando massacre and the barely imaginable loss of life, and its intentional targeting of the gay community — is not separate from my fear. I fear that in the aftermath of this intentional act of … Continue reading →

Posted in grief, Interfaith, Justice, Standing on the Side of Love, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Undeniable Reality of Connection: An Interfaith Letter Gets a Response

Posted on May 16, 2016 by KGJ

Here is what can happen  when we reach out across divides with solidarity, generosity, and integrity to bridge the distances.  Here is what can happen when you follow through on good works. Inspired by a letter written by a Unitarian … Continue reading →

Posted in Earth, Interfaith, Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

On Kindness After Tragedy: This Can Still Happen Anywhere

Posted on November 5, 2013 by KGJ

I know there is talk about how, after 9/11, there was a change in this country.  Or at least in NYC.  That people were nice to each other, looked after each other, cared for strangers, in ways that had not … Continue reading →

Posted in Unitarian Universalism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment