November 3, 2024
Elizabeth DeCoux presents
a sermon written by
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
Minister, UU Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (CA)
“Judgement-Free Zone”
Dr. Gary Smart, Accompanist

So that’s the first practice. You don’t know the whole story. Get curious. Once you know more, chances are, you will find so much compassion in yourself that you can’t help but start the process of repair . . .

About our Speaker
Elizabeth DeCoux spent her career practicing law and then teaching law. She is BBUUC’s Animal Chaplain, available to help members and their companion animals with any spiritual and pastoral needs related to animals. Elizabeth was selected as the recipient of the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry’s Albert Schweitzer Sermon Award for the best sermon regarding our responsibilities to animals. She is active in the UUAM, serves as a Board Trustee, and is also on BBUUC’s Worship Team.

About the Sermon Author
Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig is the Senior Minister of the Unitarian Church of Evanston (IL). Her ministry grew out of a call to usher people into a sense of belonging in our congregation and a passion for creating collaborative opportunities to engage in social justice. She believes that, together, we are called to create life’s meaning. Rev. Eileen graduated from Meadville Lombard Theological School in May of 2017. She serves as a trustee for the Interfaith Action of Evanston board and as the Meadville Lombard Theological School chaplain.