Rev. Mark Skrabacz is our Minister. He received a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley. After 25 years as a corporate officer, as well as director of social service, educational and environmental non-profit organizations, Mark was ordained as a UU Minister. He served the UU Church of the Hill Country in Kerrville for 5 years, and is now our called Minister in Georgetown. He is involved in the leadership of several organizations that affirm and promote issues of religious freedom and expression, as well as justice and equity.
Fathers were once the head of the clan and of the household. Some still long for those days of patriarchal power. Many are grateful that they are long gone for various reasons. What does history and practice show us about healthy involvements of fathers? Studies show that present and active fathers do have a strong … Continue reading A Father’s Blessing
In a survey conducted by our Youth in 2015 68% of San Gabriel respondents checked the “agnostic” question, “there is no way we can know whether or not there is a god.” 90% responded favorably to “the use of science and reason to understand our Universe.” It was the most popular question. Today let’s examine … Continue reading On Agnosticism and Humanism
For years I have described myself as a Humanist Mystic. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? Yet there are studies about many who consider themselves persons of reason and even scientific materialism who report having experiences of transcendence in which mysticism, spirituality and healing play a part. Today let’s explore what it means to be whole … Continue reading Healing as Wholeness
There are many places we could go regarding the theme of Mother. My ministerial mentor the Rev. Dr. Dwight Brown had a tradition of speaking about peacemaking every Mother’s Day. He figured that was one quality or value that most Mother’s could align with, as they generally wouldn’t want their own children or anyone else’s … Continue reading A Mother’s Day Service
More than 425 UU Congregations responded positively to the recent call from UU Leaders of Color to offer this Sunday’s Service to the theme of a “teach in” about White Supremacy. Here at San Gabriel we will explore the need for this action nationwide and UU wide. Things are happening in our world and we … Continue reading Living With Privilege
The story of Easter has been powerful enough to fuel 2,000 years of Christian beliefs. Today let’s examine the language of the Easter story that holds a greater truth within the surface narrative. It would be my great joy to share with you in such a way as to awaken a love-consciousness in our midst, … Continue reading What Can I Believe about Easter?
Our children have learned that the Seven Principles are reflected in the seven colors of the rainbow. How can we fulfill our promise to live our values, as the multi-principled and multi-colored people of the rainbow? Come explore with us in this All Ages Service.
Who were the people that populated this land we now call the United States of America? Today there are more than 500 federally recognized indigenous nations comprising 3 million descendants of the 15 million who once inhabited this land. Today let’s study stories of their history with the intention to learn, so that we will not … Continue reading American Indians
Our Congregation includes many who revere the Earth and its sacred seasons. Countless festivals and ceremonies around our planet celebrate the rites of Spring. These are designed to prepare the way for a new and regenerated human family. What can we learn from the equinox today? Please join us and enjoy the music of our … Continue reading Celebrating Equinox
In Unitarian Universalism we often avoid talking about the most traditional religious concept, which is God. A belief in God is for almost all religions a given. What about liberal religion? Many of us may not accept the traditional view of God, but I hope we have redefined what God means to us. In this … Continue reading About God
