The end of October is a time of ghost stories and monsters and candy. But it is also a deeply spiritual time as well. Rev. Bruce will share various religious and earth-centered observances that mark this special season of the year when the living and the dead, the present and past, come together in magical … Continue reading The Spirituality of Autumn
Our society and our democracy have reached a breaking point and it can be hard to have faith that we will collectively find our way to a better future. Yet, throughout our history we have experienced and endured other crises and come together to create positive change. We’ll reflect on moments from the past when … Continue reading We Have Overcome
Compassion is not just a feeling. It is a decision. To listen, to have empathy, to speak up, to say “your pain matters even if it is not mine.” During October, our All Peoples community will be exploring compassion and Rev. Bruce Beisner will speak to us about some of the ways that the teachings … Continue reading Cultivating Our Compassion
As our Jewish neighbors and friends observe the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we will focus our attention on the importance of seeking forgiveness, making amends and renewing our commitments to one another. These spiritual practices are deeply based in our humanity and are an essential part of living by our … Continue reading Seeking At-One-ment
The term “woke” has been used in Black communities since the 1930s to refer to an awareness of the harmful effects of racial prejudice and discrimination. It became widely known as a hashtag during the Black Lives Matter protests of recent years and has since been turned into a tool of division and scorn by … Continue reading Awakened!
