The natural world is full of delightful things. Beauty that makes us catch our breath. A soft breeze or a warm sun. Connecting to all that is delightful about our world will help to fuel our work to protect it from destruction. Being delighted by … read more.
One of our greatest gifts is free will. We are given the gift of being able to co-create our lives and our world. There is a lot that is out of our control AND we get to decide how to use our power when we … read more.
We tend to think about creativity as something you do or do not have. The truth is that we all have it and we are called to use it. Creativity is a muscle that strengthens through use. Join us as we explore what gets in … read more.
In our work resisting empire and injustice, it is crucial that we go slow, stay steady and persistent and stick together with our beloveds. Our outrage and sense of urgency can be powerful and compelling, and it can get in the way of the real … read more.
Our people and our congregation are becoming ever more fired up to change the world. To create the beloved community. It will require an organized and heart centered resistance to do so. We are building a space where people can ground their justice work spiritually. … read more.
Every moment is a chance to start fresh. To be reborn. And it is not that easy. It is quite painful in fact to shed your skin and to tenderly deliver yourself into a new form. We have to die a million deaths in order … read more.
This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility comes in the wake of many states launching devastating and scary attacks on the rights of transgender folks. Our siblings are scared and angry and weary. So in the midst of our celebration of the existence of trans and … read more.
For 393 years faithful folks have stewarded this institution with great love. For the last 3 years we have been figuring out how to create community in the midst of a global pandemic – and the story of FPD has long been one of figuring … read more.
Life is vulnerable. Many of us are vulnerable every day in real, stressful ways. We strive, in vain, to keep ourselves safe. To protect our tender hearts. Join us as we seek to dance with our vulnerabilities. To allow ourselves to risk being more real … read more.
What happens if we are able to love not just strangers, but also opponents? How do we do that while maintaining boundaries and self respect? We believe that everyone is worthy of love, even those who cause harm. Join us as we explore the power … read more.
