Tag Archives: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Shifting the Narrative: Embracing Possibility, Embracing Eve (sermon)

Posted on September 29, 2021 by KGJ

The Unitarian Society, East Brunswick NJ September 26, 2021 Reverend Karen G. Johnston Part I The story of the Garden of Eden, of Adam and Eve: abbreviated. God makes Adam from mud and breath. God makes all the creatures and … Continue reading →

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Maps Don’t Know Everything

Posted on October 18, 2020 by KGJ

on the occasion of the ordination of Gregory Jones October 18, 2020 Reverend Karen G. Johnston In addition to Ruth Feldman’s “Detour,” I offer two brief quotes. First, from the 20th century Jewish philosopher, Martin Buber: The second is from … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Compass, Not a Map (sermon)

Posted on March 19, 2017 by KGJ

The Unitarian Society, East Brunswick, NJ March 19, 2017     A compass, rather than a map. Last week I told you that I have been reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Its subtitle is “Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, … Continue reading →

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Honorable Harvest: A Canvass Sermon (sermon)

Posted on March 18, 2017 by KGJ

The Unitarian Society, East Brunswick, NJ March 12, 2017 This is our work, to discover what we can give. Isn’t this the purpose of [church], to learn the nature of your own gifts and how to use them for good … Continue reading →

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