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To This I Give My Heart: A Faithful Exploration of Current Social Movements

In times like this, when change is more constant than certainty, we return to the basics. Love, faith, hope. Rev. DL Helfer is non-binary, and in general avoids boxes which trap them into “this” or “that.” Instead, they search for possibility, for deeper truths, and share those glimmers of possibility with others. Rev. DL is presently … Continue reading To This I Give My Heart: A Faithful Exploration of Current Social Movements

What’s Going On?

Our worship leaders for this Sunday are two ministers, each with her own long and respected career, who recently worked together to better understand all the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging for religious communities throughout the country. They will preach about the pandemic wilderness and what we all learned, as well as how all wilderness experiences shape us … Continue reading What’s Going On?

Your Victory

Last week we began our discussion about how deeply interdependent we are. This week, we will dive into what that means in terms of our accomplishments. Given how interconnected we all are, do we ever accomplish anything on our own? Does leadership get the credit for what a community achieves? How do we practice gratitude … Continue reading Your Victory

Fluent in Blooming

Our process of becoming who we are, of blooming into the fullness of our true selves, can mean mourning the death of many versions of ourselves along the way. We bury and grieve even the parts of us that have held us back from growth and wholeness. This Easter, a triumphant reminder that resurrection is … Continue reading Fluent in Blooming

“Purpose, Not Perfection”

Perfection is a myth, and may cause us to be disappointed in our inability to accomplish our purpose. This is especially true in church. We are called to change in the world, and that can be messy…..certainly not perfect. Rev. Di Bona is bi-racial and claims both her mother’s Wampanoag heritage and her father’s Italian … Continue reading “Purpose, Not Perfection”

The Stories of Our Lives

This service invites us to reflect on our relationship with the stories of our lives: the old stories, the well-worn stories that we’ve told–and been told–for so long. What might be at stake if we’re willing to re-examine them? How might such a process help us to reintroduce elements of uncertainty and nuance, inviting broader … Continue reading The Stories of Our Lives