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
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
