This morning, we will experience the physical and psychological benefits of laughter—an excellent way to generate and experience joy. Members of the Madison Laughter Club will lead anyone who wants to participate in some Laughter Yoga activities. [Photo credit: www.laughteryoga.org] Worship Associate: Liz Chapa Share the Plate – click here to donate Click here for … Continue reading Generating Joy Through Laughter Yoga
This week brings holy days that invite reflections on rebirth and resurrection. Our Christian siblings celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead today, life is emerging with the coming of Spring, and Earth Day is close. This morning, we’ll explore some of the ways we can find and celebrate the resilience of Life. [Free image from … Continue reading Life, Breaking Through
Joy comes in many varieties, and can have many sources – beauty, pleasure, nature, memory, each other… This morning we’ll explore ways we can discover, create, nurture, and share joy, through intentional acts or unexpected moments or anything in between. [Free image from Pixabay] Worship Associate: Stephen Rich, Special Music: David Henry and Denise Jacobs … Continue reading This Joy
Joy is subversive! To nurture ourselves and each other in these times, and to start us off on the theme of “living love through the practice of joy,” we’ll explore joy as necessary for both our own self care and our collective sustainability in the work of revolution. Art by New Orleans Artist Brandan BMike … Continue reading Joy Revolution
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting Meditation and mindfulness can allow us to more fully experience joy in our own lives and also appreciate and enjoy the joy in the lives of others. We will share thoughts, music, and practices that help us cultivate awareness of joy. Share the Plate Order … Continue reading Meditation & Joy
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting We’ve talked about opening to joy the last few weeks – now let’s make some! This morning, we’ll sing and play together even as the longest night of the year approaches. And we’ll share in the joy of welcoming a new member! You’ll be invited … Continue reading Joyful, Joyful
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting “Why is it so hard to access Joy?” This is the question I was asked by a nurse recently at the Children’s Hospital where I serve as a Chaplain. Why is it important to access joy and what are the obstacles we face in searching … Continue reading Removing the Obstacles to Joy
Join us for this service via an on-line Zoom Meeting Are you finding it hard to access joy in this time, or maybe noticing some guilt when you do feel joy? Does it feel like opening to joy might be a betrayal of the grief you or others are feeling? You are not alone! This … Continue reading Grieving and Good
