Topic: Intention

Bend Me, Shape Me

Imbolc traditionally marks the first whisper of spring, and celebrates Brigid, the Goddess of metalsmithing – bending, shaping, and molding with fire.  This morning, we’ll explore our own power to shape and remake ourselves and the world. Share the Plate Order of Service Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” Centering Sound Welcome Prelude: … Continue reading Bend Me, Shape Me

Intention + Covenant = Consent

[Note: This reflection’s recording also contains voices of Reeb members recalling why we came, why we stayed, and how we participate in and benefit from our congregation.] We’ve been hearing the language of “covenantal consent” as we review the new version of the COVID-19 Strategic Plan that our task force has been working on.  It’s … Continue reading Intention + Covenant = Consent

A Reason to Cry: How Parenting Taught Me To Love My Inner Child

Ali Muldrow, former Reeber, current MMSD Board member, and GSAFE Co-executive Director, will reflect on our monthly theme of living with intention. Share the Plate Order of Service Gathering Song: #188 “Come, Come, Whoever You Are” Centering Sound Welcome Prelude: “Our Only Lark” by Blue Dot Sessions Call to Worship Opening Hymn: #346 “Come Sing … Continue reading A Reason to Cry: How Parenting Taught Me To Love My Inner Child

Let It Be a Dance

The “magic” in music and dance, said our Music Director Heather Yonker during a brainstorming session for this month’s theme, is when the “intention and flow forward motion” in them are not interrupted.  And we can understand intention and flow in many ways, sometimes even without words, almost instinctively, while connecting with others in co-creating … Continue reading Let It Be a Dance

The Best Intentions

This first Sunday of the New Year, we usually gather in multigenerational community for our Fire Communion service, in which we seal our intentions in the ritual of the burning bowl.  This year, our ritual will happen in our homes – and you’re invited to celebrate your intentions in person after the service and coffee … Continue reading The Best Intentions