Rev. Jane Ellen Nickell

Voting Your Values

While the Religious Right is a visible force in electoral politics, progressive religions provide equal motivation for voting. In the historical tradition of election sermons, this homily will take a non-partisan look at how UU principles can guide us in this election season.  

This Is My Story

Our new Community Care Minister, Jane Ellen Nickell, describes herself as a  universalist Christian with serious Pagan leanings who resonates with Jewish worship and Buddhist practice. In this service, she will share how music, dance, and encounters with other religions, especially through interfaith campus ministry, shaped her own spiritual path and why Unitarian Universalism is … Continued

The Meaning of Easter

Belief in the resurrection is a foundational aspect of Christian faith. On this Easter Sunday, we will explore what meaning and messages that story holds for non-Christians.   LISTEN:

Circling the Wagons or Opening the Gates

As we enter another election year, Americans find themselves more divided than ever. We will take a look at the roots of our division, how to talk with people who see things differently than we do, and productive ways to work together without creating more distance and misunderstanding. LISTEN:

The Good Earth

There is a vibrant religious environmental movement that spans the globe and all religions. We’ll look at how various beliefs and practices cultivate a sense of reverence for the natural world and justice for those most affected by its devastation. LISTEN: