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 of trust through the planting of seeds, the writing of supportive … Continue reading Growing Trust
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, and all shall be well, and all manner of things … Continue reading All Will Be Well
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, and we’ll kick off our pledge drive to support next … Continue reading Spirit Says Do
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: Pexels] Worship Associates: Deb Myrbo, Kirsten Johnson Share the Plate – … Continue reading Inside Out or Outside In?
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 of Kindness Day. Worship Associate: Virginia Harrison Share the Plate … Continue reading Survival of the Fittest?
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 us live love through the practice of inclusion. [Image: itoldya] … Continue reading All of Us Need All of 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] Worship Associate: Michael Nunley Share the Plate – click here to … Continue reading The Ties That Bind Us
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 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and ready ourselves for … Continue reading The Power of Story
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 the fire communion. (Image Credit: Flickr) Worships Associate: Liz Chapa … Continue reading From the Stories of Our Living
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. Image from creazilla.com Click here to join us online via Zoom Share the Plate … Continue reading Holy Presence
