Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) The Rev. Ben Meyers loves living near Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. His ministry spans 28 years: half of that time as a parish minister and half as a social justice/community minister. He is the proud father of two sons and loves spending as much time as possible with his two-year old grandson. His passion is working with individuals and faith-based communities throughout the country as a Solar and Clean Energy consultant. His mission is to accelerate the adoption of clean energy as a moral and spiritual imperative. As a proud parent of a transgender child, he is also a vocal ally and avid advocate for LGTBQ+ rights.
Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him)
Implicit biases are the unconscious attitudes, prejudices and judgements ‘hard-wired’ in every person through our individual experiences, upbringings and backgrounds. They affect what we think, do and say at an unconscious level. The antidotes are awareness, curiosity and hard consistent practice. This … read more.
There is no denying that our Earth is dying. The story of Easter can be one of resurrecting our spirits, our lives, and our garden/planet. By reclaiming our true role as partners in creation, we CAN restore Paradise before it is forever lost. The service … read more.
Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him)
Reparations is not simply material payback in the form of restitution for harm done. It actually points to a deeper, spiritual imperative. Join me in exploring this deeper imperative as we commemorate Black History Month and the UUA’s ‘Siding With Love’ activities.
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Universalism’s beginnings were a call to greater love amid times of repression and fear. Today, we are still called to liberate love within us and to let it out into the world. To do so will probably need to love in ways not called upon … read more.
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In this time of war, uncertainty and urgency, we need one another; To sing songs of solace and strength, to offer prayers of peace and empowerment, and to cultivate a generosity of substance and spirit – these will sustain us in times of peace and … read more.
Book Banning is once again on the rise, this time with a vengeance against marginalized and woke people: this sermon is a spiritual response to these acts.
