Why We Aren’t Lemmings by Rev. Alex Holt

Historically, Unitarians have enjoyed a somewhat contrarian reputation. The myth of lemmings all jumping over a cliff isn’t really true. We generally don’t jump over the symbolic cliff together, either. How do we keep centered and balanced in an age when we are expected to just follow the crowd? Or, is there a time to risk it all together?

Alex Holt has been a transitions minister, especially to smaller UU congregations for nearly 30 years. He served congregations all over the United States including Oregon, Washington State, Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, and Pennsylvania. From 2009-2010, Alex served UUCY as consulting minister. He is currently retired but occasionally speaks at smaller congregations, including this Sunday as our Guest Minister. Alex and his partner, Debra, are practicing Buddhists and live in Oregon.