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!
We will celebrate the blessings of being a multicultural community where every person’s story and experience comes together to enliven and sustain us. Our service on September 7 will be for all ages and will include our annual “Gathering of the Waters” ritual. Please bring some water with you to church from a source that … Continue reading Many Waters-One Beloved Community
