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I entered the Buddhist zendo, my inner introvert fully engaged. First of all, I didn’t know what to wear. Some zendos are casual, come-as-you-are, like the one I had just left before my move to Texas. The only color you … Continue reading →

Delivered before the Ministerial Fellowship Committee, Boston Practice. Just think about all the things we practice in our lives, or have practiced, or have admired someone for practicing. When I think about all the meaningful activities in my life, I … Continue reading →

A sermon delivered the 2005 General Assembly in Fort Worth, Texas Winner of the annual Borden Prize for Excellence in Preaching -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This morning’s sermon is not only about the power of music, but also how music  — especially as we … Continue reading →

Opening Words Holy and beautiful is the occasion which brings us together today in the presence of Love. We gather to dedicate this child, Margot Jandilee Ramos-Richards, into this faith we hold so dear, and to the ideals of truth, … Continue reading →

I. Welcome Holy and beautiful is the custom that brings us together today in the presence of love.  Here in this circle of affection and rejoicing, we hallow a place and a moment for this young couple to speak what … Continue reading →

Memorial Service for Bob “Mac” McClureMac was my mother’s second husband who came into her life shortly after my own father died in 1998. I only met Mac on a few occasions in the few years he was with my mother, but … Continue reading →