Expectations forged during centuries of economic expansion and abundant resources are painful to let go of in times of economic contraction, scarce resources, and escalating global weirding. Grounded in an ecological interpretation of Big History, Rev. Dowd’s sermon will highlight the importance of big picture, deep-time legacy consciousness for staying sane, sober, and inspired to act locally in chaotic and challenging times.

We are delighted to welcome back the Reverend Michael Dowd as our guest speaker this Sunday.

Since April 2002, Connie and Michael have lived entirely on the road, delivering talks in some 500 UU congregations, summer camps, and minister retreats, as well as for other religious and secular groups.

Their work was featured as the cover story of our national membership magazine, UU World, in the spring of 2006. They’ve also been featured in The New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, and Discover Magazine and on television nationally on CNN, ABC News, and FOX News. Michael and Connie were honored as “UU Religious Humanists of the Year” at General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016.

Connie is the author of 4 popular science books that bridge evolution and meaning.

Michael is the author of Thank God for Evolution, which has been endorsed by 6 Nobel laureates and other science luminaries, including noted skeptics, and by religious leaders across the spectrum.