Speaker: Rev. Karen Armina

Growing Trust

A community can be like a garden – it needs care and tending (a nurturing environment) and reciprocity, its beauty comes from its diversity, and we trust that it will give back beyond what we put into it.  Come and help us grow a garden … read more.

All Will Be Well

Julian of Norwich was an English anchoress during the Middle Ages, who had visions of her God and wrote about them in her Revelations of Divine Love.  She wrote that Jesus told her “It behoved that there should be sin; but all shall be well, … read more.

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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