The Preamble says “We the People of the United States, in order to … establish Justice” create our Constitution. But what do we mean when we speak of justice? Is “justice” the same in “with liberty and justice for all” as in “the criminal justice system”? The same in “bring the terrorists to justice” as … Continue reading What Do We Mean by Justice?
Our congregation is now in its fifth year of supporting the health and well-being of the Cofán. The Cofán are among the oldest surviving indigenous cultures in the Ecuadorian Amazon, and they protect a million acres of rainforest. A group from All Peoples visited Ecuador in March. Come hear about this trip – our most … Continue reading Save the Cofán, Save the Rainforest!
Technology has the potential to connect us all like never before. Yet the ever-growing presence of social media and smartphones has only fueled deeper societal divisions and caused an epidemic of isolation. We’ll explore our spiritual need for connection and how the theologies and practices of Religious Naturalism may offer us a path back towards … Continue reading The Worldwide Web of Life
Being welcoming of “others” is both an art and a science. Ricky will focus on the Latinx immigrant experience as he explores the art (creating spaces,interacting with others, creating norms that support others to feel welcomed) and the science of being welcoming (understanding and challenging implicit bias, etc.) Ricky Santiago is the Executive Director of … Continue reading The Art and Science of Welcoming
