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UUCS Sunday Sermons

Sundays sermons presented at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane

Podcast · By Rev. Dr. Todd Ekof · American English · Official site

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Sep 22, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Policy Governance: Why It’s the Right Thing to Do (opens the original)

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    UUCS wisely operates under Policy Governance, a mysterious and misunderstood term for many. Yet, as Unitarians, who are supposed to value freedom and democracy as much as anything else, it is the only way we ought to share power amongst ourselves. In this sermon, we’ll consider the meaning, purpose, and value of this vital form of governance, and how its principles should be the foundation of all we do as religious liberals. Listen to audio only of this sermon.

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    In Defense of Surprise: (Alt: Healthy & Unhealthy Skepticism) (opens the original)

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    Rational thinkers hold a questioning attitude toward claims of knowledge, requiring sound evidence before believing them. Yet there are some who reject almost any argument, sound or not, in order to maintain their skeptical mood about life and the world in general. Could such an attitude be but a defense against disappointment? Or reflect an undue fear of being fooled? Listen to the audio only of this service.

  3. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    John Dietrich’s Sermon: “The Relation of Religion to Morality” – As Presented and Amended by Rev. Eklof (opens the original)

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    Rev. John H. Deitrich, our Spokane congregation’s minister from 1911 to 1916, went on to become known as the Father of Religious Humanism. In his wish to reawaken us to this seminal figure’s relevance today, Rev. Eklof will continue his series of occasionally reworking and delivering one of Dietrich’s historic sermons. In this particular sermon, given in 1921, Dietrich considers if morality must necessarily be tied to religion, although many consider religion the source of morality. He ends up t

  4. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Guest Speaker Cathy Spokas from Spokane’s Water Wise Program (opens the original)

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    In this guest presentation, Cathy Spokas, the Education Coordinator for the Spokane Water Department through the SpokaneScape program, will share her expertise in water conservation and creating water-wise landscapes. Ms. Spokas will offer practical tips for creating sustainable landscapes while conserving water. Listen to the audio only of this sermon.

  5. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    First Service: Conversations with Todd (opens the original)

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    During this quarterly service, attendees will have an opportunity to ask Rev. Eklof questions about topics on their minds. Listen to the audio only of this sermon.

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