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Mystery of Festivus

Have any of you heard about Festivus? It’s an alternative holiday that is based on an episode of the t.v. show Seinfeld, “The Strike,” in December 1997. This humorous and unusual holiday is commonly celebrated December 23rd as a secular tradition centering family and good cheer. Festivus celebrations would often include a bare pole wrapped […]

Welcoming the Long Dark Night

According to various sources, Winter Solstice is an astronomical phenomenon marking the day with shortest period of daylight and the longest period night or darkness of the year. Traditionally, it is a time of both foreboding and expectancy, as the longest night leads to the return of the sun. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 17th […]

Play as Resistance

Play has always been and will always be a powerful form of resistance in a society which equates productivity with labor and capital. Come rediscover the importance, freedom, joy, and pleasure of play! Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to view the Vimeo Live Services

The Holidays We Keep

As December opens up before us, many turn toward holiday rituals or celebrations and search for common threads of meaning. For some, tis the season of lights and gifts. For others, the dark of winter is the season of mystery and wonder. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 3rd as we explore what this time years […]

How Can We Love and Change Our World?

Complaining and blaming are natural responses to feelings of fear and anger. This service will explore how we can lovingly enter our peaceful center, connect with those who see the world differently, co-create shared solutions and all celebrate more sustainable, satisfying lives. Sunday services: In-person or virtually on Vimeo.Click here to view the Vimeo Live […]

Gratitude, Grief, & Thanksgiving Tea

For many people, Thanksgiving is a holiday that centers the sharing of food and warmth with friends and family. For others, it is a time of remembering and grieving the severe erasure of indigenous people and much of their histories. What does Thanksgiving or Thanksgrieving mean to you? How do we live in the tension […]

Water Connects Us – Wilderness Immersion Kayaking on Florida’s Apalachicola River

How a wilderness immersion kayaking trip helps people “disconnect to reconnect,” forge new friendships, cultivate joy and more fully recognize the connections and biodiversity all around us. Georgia Ackerman reflects on a decade of leading annual expeditions on Florida’s remarkable Apalachicola River. Join us to hear about the lessons taught by the River. Sunday services: […]

Exploring and Celebrating Our Practices of Generosity

Author and activist, adrianne maree brown asks, “Do you know that your existence–who and how you are–is in and of itself a contribution to the people and place around you? Do you understand that your quality of life and your survival are tied to how authentic and generous the connections are between you and the […]

Connecting to the Spirit of Ancestors

The days at the end of October and beginning of November hold a lot of significance in various cultures. Many believe that the barriers between the physical world and the spirit world are at there thinnest during this time period, allowing more interaction between humans and our beloved dead. Join us on Sunday, October 29th […]

A Peek Behind the Mask

This intergenerational service explores what might be hiding behind a Halloween mask! Storyteller David Novak joins us on 10/22 to share a spooky story with a heartwarming twist. Perfect for all ages, this service will celebrate those we have loved and lost. Be prepared to play! We will create a special craft in honor of […]