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
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
