Some stories comfort us. Others challenge us. Still others carry both wisdom and wounds. A single story can bring hope to one person and anguish to another. In this service, Luke Rouker reflects on curiosity, testimony, and why human communities continue to preserve even the most complicated stories as a way of searching for meaning … Continue reading Why Do Stories Survive?
“Our attention is a gift because it reminds us, every waking second, that we are in the presence of so many somethings that exist without our permission and to the benefit of our curiosity, our imagination, and our understanding of beauty. Our attention reminds us that we are here, that we should look around. It … Continue reading Attention as a Gift
Kandi Wiens, the author of Burnout Immunity, offered seven questions that can be helpful for focusing on what brings the greatest meaning into our lives. We will explore these questions together
It feels paralyzing to not know what to do in the face of extreme injustice. What does resistance look like for us? “Practicing Resistance” is our monthly theme for January, focusing on spiritual and active defiance against oppression, apathy, and despair. This will touch on social justice work as well as self-care, joy, and speaking … Continue reading Turned to Stone
What must we do to find happiness and contentment with our lives?
Wearing the word Freedom on a T-shirt does not make one free. A declaration of independence does not confer freedom to all. We are free to believe or not believe things, we say. How is this true?
How do we live in a world where so much feels broken and pulled apart? Is there a way of leaning into the brokenness that helps us learn something new about ourselves and what is being asked of us?
In this two part series, we will be exploring how to cultivate compassion for and with ourselves and others, even when it’s hard.
Special Nouurish Team Service
Join our Coming of Age class for this nutty presentation of their faith statements and experiences this year!
