Unconditional Love
Is unconditional love really possible? What would it mean to approach the world in which people are so capable of doing hurtful things with an open heart? The worship theme for March is “Transformation”.
Topic: Personal Growth
Cycles of Growth & Change
We often think of change as something that is linear: we go from here to there in a straight line. Actually our experience of change goes in cycles in which we have to come to terms with what we’ve lost before we can embrace what’s new. Drawing on the wisdom of William Bridges we will … Continue reading Cycles of Growth & Change
In Sickness and in Health
We all live somewhere in the spectrum between health and illness, yet we often treat them as though they are complete states: either / or. Can we find renewal no matter where we are on the spectrum? The worship theme for January is “Liberating Love”.
Rest In This: An Invitation for the New Year
One of the gifts of winter is the embedded invitation into a larger cycle of rest and renewal. These moments of pause matter– not only for longer-term sustainability in the work that we’re called to, but also for the crucial reminder about how we each fit into a larger whole. The worship theme for January … Continue reading Rest In This: An Invitation for the New Year
New Year’s Eve Labyrinth
In lieu of a Sunday service, please join us for the opportunity to experience the labyrinth walk in our sanctuary, featuring poetry readings and live music! The worship theme for December is “Mystery”.
Collaborative Leadership
Is leadership a noun or a verb? We think of certain people as ‘natural’ leaders, but that concept can get in the way of giving everyone a chance to provide leadership in certain situations. The worship theme for October is “Heritage”.
Religious Language and its Challenges
You may have noticed that I have been using more traditional religious language in the services I’ve led. I’m aware that this is challenging to some, and I’ll talk about why it’s meaningful to me, and how we can hold space for other practices as well. The worship theme for September is “Welcome”.
Is True Forgiveness Possible?
The worship theme for September is “Welcome”. True forgiveness is challenging. It is not about letting people get away with being hurtful. It cannot be given on demand. So what makes true forgiveness possible?
Finding OUUR Center
This month’s worship theme is “Finding Our Center”. Our Share-the-Plate donations in January go to Pathway Clubhouse, a community-based program of psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental illness. Please consider donating in person or online to support our wider community and the services and benefits Pathways provides. We hope to see you in person, or click here … Continue reading Finding OUUR Center
Fire Communion
This month’s worship theme is “Finding Our Center”. Our Share-the-Plate donations in January go to Pathway Clubhouse, a community-based program of psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with mental illness. Please consider donating in person or online to support our wider community and the services and benefits Pathways provides. We hope to see you in person, or click here … Continue reading Fire Communion