For our Jewish siblings in the midst of the Days of Awe, this is a time of profound introspection and accounting for all of the ways in which we are human and make mistakes. It is a time when we are called to take responsibility for our own actions. Not a time of blame but … Continue reading “Ownership”
Grow old along with me,” Robert Browing wrote. “The best is yet to be.” But we do not have the infrastructure of community care to help our elders to make their older years the best of their lives. In a culture obsessed with youth, how are we addressing the needs of our elders? In a … Continue reading “Yet To Be”
Each year our community marks the start of a new church year in a celebration of water. The way water nourishes us to new growth and cleanses us after our labors. And we know that the waters are rising. That living in this world can feel sometimes like the water might take us under. Or … Continue reading “Underwater”
100 years ago, in the face of real threats from the Nazi regime, Norbert Čapek created a ritual that celebrates diversity and community. It symbolizes all that we can create when we all bring our gifts together. 1 year ago, in the face of rising racism and fascism here in the United States, our congregation … Continue reading “Grounded In Love and Community”
Join us for a protest that is also a party. A celebration of love and authenticity in the face of hatred and fascism. It’s our annual LGBTQIA+ Pride service! All ages are invited for this intergenerational service. We will celebrate and honor the transitions of 2 of our young people: one from childhood to youth … Continue reading “Traversing the Glittery Path”
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 the earth also helps us to find delight in more … Continue reading “Earthly Delights”
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 create our lives and our communities. Join us for a … Continue reading Powerful Partners
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 the way of our big creative energy and how to … Continue reading “Big Creative Energy”
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 work that needs to be done. As we wind down … Continue reading “Slow. Steady. Together.”
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. Where people can receive the sustenance they need to keep … Continue reading “The Resistance Must Be Fully Resourced”
