The Tipping Point
There comes a time when we must acknowledge the cultural shifts happening around us. Some of these shifts are in the narratives we share during this season that call us to let go of harmful narratives that perpetuate colonialism.
Archives: Services
Change as a Throughline
The science fiction writer Octavia Butler penned the fictional religion of Earthseed, in which the central tenet is that God is Change. Change is a constant presence in our human experience, even as we sometimes resist. Let’s explore what rituals and frameworks help us navigate change in our everyday lives as well as grapple with […]
The Churn of Change
Things are always changing and that can at times be scary, but we need not be ruled by our fears. We can move into this liminal time with hope and imagination.
The Masks We Wear
Today we invite folks to wear their Halloween costumes if they would like to do so. We will explore the ways we wear masks and the courage to allow others to see beyond those masks. This service will be multigenerational and as such will have more interactive elements throughout the service. You are invited to […]
Choose Courage
It would be easier to remain in our individual and congregational comfort zone, but that is not how we grow. For real and lasting change to take root, we must choose courage.
Being Courageous
What comes to mind when you hear someone called courageous? Love and vulnerability are acts of courage. We can be courageous with one another in ways that don’t require feats of strength or facing physically dangerous situations.
On Curiosity, A Sacred Rite
Many faith traditions hold oneness with the universe as the deepest and most fundamental religious pursuit. This sermon will propose that curiosity is an important and meaningful means of connecting with the universe – a truly sacred rite that both the sages of the ages and children alike have mastery. Through practical steps and personal […]
Blessed by the Animals
This Sunday we explore how we are blessed by the animals and plants in our lives. Nature has much that it can teach us about how we engage with the world around us. Reminding us that we are connected by the interdependent web – both with other individuals and with the natural world.
Water Makes Its Mark
This Sunday we celebrate Water Communion and take time as a congregation to make a covenant with our newly affiliated Community Minister, EN Hill. Water makes its mark and so do we, as individuals and as a faith community. What will be our mark, our legacy?
Belonging to Ourselves
Who are we and whose are we? Where do we come from and where are we going? Belonging is being welcomed as our full selves rather than being expected to assimilate into an existing system or expectations.