Our American culture remains death-defying, and our UU movement failed, a decade ago, to embrace mortality during our re-visioning of our Purposes and Principles. We have work to do. If we wish to live more robustly and caringly, day by day, we must consent to die. As naturalist Wallace Stegner put it: “I owe God a death!”

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Guest Minister: The Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle was ordained in 1967 and is still preaching, hither and yon, from his home-based in San Diego. He is the author of two dozen books on social justice, personal relationships, and spiritual growth. When the pandemic is over, Tom will re-engage his community commitments: volunteering at the homeless center, singing in nursing homes, and mentoring young people. Today’s sermon will be based upon his latest book, Making Peace with Our Own Death, just published and available via amazon.com. He is honored to lead worship with UU Schenectady, NY!