Speaker: Rev. Karen Armina

Spirit Says Do

There is an Arab saying that ties together two potentially divergent ways of moving through the world: “Trust in God and tie your camel to a tree.”  This morning, we’ll explore how we might balance taking action with trusting that the Universe will hold us, … read more.

Inside Out or Outside In?

Sometimes, in our desire to feel included, we find ourselves showing up as less than our full selves.  This morning, we’ll explore what lies at the intersection between being comfortable in our own skins, and our acceptance by the world around us. [Image Credit: … read more.

Survival of the Fittest?

Competition has long been thought to be a response to scarcity of resources, and one of the drivers of natural selection.  What if our survival actually depended on kindness and collaboration?  This morning’s explorations are inspired by Darwin Day, Valentine’s Day, and National Random Acts … read more.

All of Us Need All of Us

One of many possible responses to challenging times is to self-isolate.  It can sometimes be hard to seek community when we’re feeling low, and yet, feeling part of something can lift us up.  This morning, we’ll explore how the experiences we all bring can help … read more.

The Ties That Bind Us

Stories can offer us ways to strengthen our resilience and build community in challenging times.  This morning, we’ll come together to tell some of the stories of our ancestors and our lives, and share the wisdom we’ve learned from them. [Photo by Karen Armina]

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The Power of Story

Laura Hershey wrote “…Those with power can afford to tell their story or not.  Those without power risk everything to tell their story and must.  Someone, somewhere will hear your story and decide to fight, to live and refuse compromise.”  This Sunday, as we honor … read more.

From the Stories of Our Living

This first Sunday of the New Year, we gather in community to reflect on our stories – those we wish to begin, and those we wish to change.  This is our annual burning bowl service, in which we seal our intentions in the ritual of … read more.

Holy Presence

Many of the Winter Holy Days encourage us to notice the presence of the sacred in everyday life: sunlight, abundance, incarnation, community.  This morning, we’ll explore the possibility that the Holy is always present, woven into all moments and all things.

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Heart Wide Open

Parker Palmer once wrote, “The human soul doesn’t want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed — to be seen, heard and companioned exactly as it is.”  To witness a human soul is to keep one’s own heart open … read more.