Held our annual Scout Sunday service, this year looking at Scouting's Black History and the importance of inclusive Scouting in today's climate. Grateful for inclusive Scouting and the many lessons I've gained from this program.

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It's good to be "back in the saddle" (or the pulpit, I should say!). Here's my message from this morning on these fraught and perilous times we're in, as nature reminds us of the Earth's turning and sparks of new life begin to emerge.

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One of my favorite traditions is the "Question Jar," where people in my community get to ask me any question and I answer it in real time... Here's a transcript of the "sermon" from Sunday. Some heavy hitters in the mix! open.substack.com/pub/revalexj...

Merry Christmas! Wishing you and yours good health, joy, peace, and abundant love. Below is a link to my words from our Christmas Eve service last night. This one had some teeth... yet it's true to what I know as the true spirit of the season.

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At Midwinter, after the longest night, I offer a Solstice message reflecting on surviving the darkest seasons without losing ourselves to despair.

If you’re feeling worn, saturated by news, or in need of a little light, may these words meet you where you are.

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Some words for you as we head into the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year. 🔥

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Hope lifts us up… and sometimes weighs us down. This Soul Matters month of "Choosing Hope, we explore the Buddhist insight of the “twin thieves” of hope and fear and how we live meaningfully when hope feels distant.

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How does Unitarian Universalism, drag, and communion go together? It's a pretty good story... You'll have to check it out!

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Grateful for the love and support! Substack notified me that I’ve reached 100 subscribers to my podcast/sermon outlet. Glad to be walking life’s journey with all of you ❤️

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My reflections on what it's like to come of age in our world today, with the many challenges facing our country and world. What is the promise of our world for younger generations? How do we pick up the pieces? (Link below.)
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Sharing another sermon from a few years ago, this time on prayer. What is prayer to you? open.substack.com/pub/revalexj...

We have fun over here on Sundays... I made our service on Unitarian Universalist "Saints" into a game show! See the link in the comments to view the results... And yes, I dressed up for this one... revalexjensen.substack.com/p/unitarian-...

From our service this morning: In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and LGBTQ+ History Month, we reflect on the history and resilience of Two-Spirit people and the spiritual wisdom they offer our wider human story. (Link below.)

"Saying What We Mean (And What We Don't)"

What happens when our words miss the mark? Together we explore how vulnerability, curiosity, and courage can help us stay connected when communication goes sideways. (Link in comments.)