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Sermons for the Journey Podcast

Rev. Alex Jensen

Sermons and reflections on life, community, and this unfurling journey. revalexjensen.substack.com

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9:47

The Wheel of the Year: Ostara – The Blooming Earth

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2026/03/23

As the Spring Equinox arrives, we celebrate rebirth, renewal, and the fertility of imagination and Earth. What is blossoming in your spirit this season? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 22, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

17:22

From 2022: Draw It Wider Still

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2026/03/15

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In the spirit of stewardship, how might we draw our circles wider still? Join us as we explore stewardship as an intentional practice to live our values and widen our welcome to others. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 27, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

17:59

From 2022: The Costs of Caste

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2026/03/08

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In alignment with our congregation-wide read of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, what are the costs of caste? How might we work to make our segmented society more equitable? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 20, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

10:41

Critical Hits & Sacred Misses: A Dungeons & Dragons...

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2026/03/02

This Soul Matters month of Paying Attention, join us this Sunday in playing our second installment in a worship-wide game of Dungeons and Dragons! What will the dice have in store for us? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 1, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

14:02

Sacred Self-Care: How We Stay Resilient

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2026/02/23

When the world weighs heavy, how do we care for our spirits and one another? Members of our community share stories and practices of resilience, rest, and sacred self-care. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 22, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

16:38

From 2022 - Anam Cara: A Friend of the Soul

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2026/02/15

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. In honor of Valentine’s Day, we are lifting up “Soul Friends” or Anam Cara from the writings of John O’Donohue and all of our connections to each other beyond solely romantic love. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 13, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

17:24

Scout Sunday: Scouting's Black History

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2026/02/10

As we recognize Scout Sunday, we lift up the lesser-known stories of Black leaders and youth who shaped Scouting in the United States, expanding its vision of leadership and justice. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 8, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

7:44

The Wheel of the Year: Imbolc – Sparks of Life

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2026/02/02

At Imbolc (also known as Saint Brigid’s Day), we celebrate the first signs of spring and the quiet emergence of new life. We honor the flame of inspiration and the courage to kindle light in the darkness. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Feb. 1, 2026. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

14:17

From 2022: Spiritual Practices 101

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2026/01/25

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. This Sunday, we’ll explore the importance of spiritual practices and what cultivating deep spiritual practices has to offer, even if we ourselves are less spiritually-minded or practiced! Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 30, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

17:51

From 2022: MLK Sunday - Realizing Beloved Community

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2026/01/18

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Join us for this service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As we explore Dr. King’s vision of creating Beloved Community, we’ll delve into the proposed 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism and its roots within our faith. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 16, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan

13:38

From 2022: Intentionality - Living with Intention

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2026/01/11

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. At times, our intended outcomes can sometimes be different from the actual impacts we have. How do we approach intentionality and living intentionally in the midst of this risk? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 23, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

16:54

From 2022: Divided We Stand?

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2026/01/04

This sermon was originally preached during my first year of ministry. Many people experience a “Great Divide” in our present political situation, country, and world. How do we dialogue across such difference? Are we divided now more than ever? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Jan. 9, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at

35:35

The Question Jar!

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2025/12/29

What’s the meaning of life? What is prayer, really? What about your favorite color? Ask Rev. Alex a question on your mind and heart in this service of earnest questions and honest answers! Questions from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Dec. 28, 2025. Shared by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

10:28

Christmas Eve: The Spirit of Christmas

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2025/12/25

What is the message and spirit of Christmas? Come as we tell the familiar story once again and revel in the joy of this season. Message from UUCGT's Service on Wed., Dec. 24, 2025. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

8:16

“The Wheel of the Year: The Winter Solstice & Yule -...

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2025/12/25

A Solstice message on surviving the darkest season, resisting despair, and rediscovering our shared power to warm the world through community, care, and love. Message from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

16:22

From 2022: Translating Faith

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2025/12/14

This sermon was preached back in 2022, in my first year of ministry. As Unitarian Universalists, we are a faith tradition. What does “faith” mean for us? How do UUs understand faith, especially with tensions between science and faith? Are these that irreconcilable after all? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Mar. 20, 2022. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for

15:30

When Hope is Hard to Find

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2025/12/08

Hope lifts us up… and sometimes weighs us down. This Soul Matters month of “Choosing Hope, we’ll explore the Buddhist insight of the “twin thieves” of hope and fear, and how we live meaningfully when hope feels distant. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Dec. 7, 2025. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

15:05

From 2021: Discordant Thanks

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2025/11/30

This sermon was preached back in 2021, in my first year of ministry. Thanksgiving can be a complicated holiday. Holding the themes of gratitude and abundance with the histories of colonization and violence against Indigenous Peoples, we reflect on what it means to gather in this time and how we can hold and make sense of this complex history. Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Nov. 21, 2021. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand

15:32

From 2023: Setting the Table: A UU Communion

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2025/11/23

This sermon was preached back in 2023, yet it speaks to this time of gathering together around tables and what it means to embody radical love and inclusion. UU congregations seldom celebrate communion. Though, we hold a lineage and historic importance to this ritual of generosity and abundance. What are its roots? How might we reclaim communion and set a table for all who need it? Sermon from UUCGT's Service on Sun., Nov. 12, 2023. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian

9:23

Auction Sermon: Aging Gracefully - Reflections from a...

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2025/11/21

What does it mean to age with grace, purpose, and humor? In this service inspired by Karl Keinath’s auction offering, we reflect on the gifts and growth of the aging journey. Preached by the Rev. Alex Jensen, Senior Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse (UUCGT), Traverse City, Michigan. Get full access to Sermons for the Journey at revalexjensen.substack.com/subscribe

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