We often think of hope as an inner voice of reassurance. It’s that sense that a better world is just over the horizon. Yet hope is also found in our proclaiming that things should be different now and knowing that they can be different. Our minister will talk about how hope involves trusting and waiting, … Continue reading “Stubbornly Hopeful” Rev. Bruce Beisner
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we will dive a little deeper into our exploration of cultivating gratitude with an engaging and interactive service for all ages. Using stories from a variety of cultures and traditions, Rev. Bruce and Barb will bring the practice of gratefulness to life for us in some new and surprising ways. … Continue reading Stories of Gratitude
Living by our values and being an active force for good in a broken and hostile world takes a lot of energy and a lot of spirit. We often imagine acts of courage and resistance as organically happening when we feel we have the capacity for them. Yet being able to engage and be involved … Continue reading Courage is Fear That Has Said Its Prayers
In November, our congregation is exploring the spiritual theme of “Nurturing Gratitude.” Feeling thankful comes naturally when our experiences are pleasant and life-affirming. But being appreciative for the difficult moments that come can be quite a challenge. Our minister will reflect on how we nurture gratitude for not only the good stuff, but also the … Continue reading A Blessed Mess
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote “A person will worship something, have no doubt about that.” He advised that we be careful what we worship, for what we worship is what we are becoming. We will explore the importance of being able to name and claim where we place our trust and what sources we feel … Continue reading Have a Little Faith
