When I was a small child I lived in Tehran, Iran, where I attended an international school. United Nations day was a day for carnival games and treats. We all dressed up to represent some part of our mixed heritage — because no … read more.
Would you, could we, accept a place at the table of beloved community? Would we be skeptical of a wide and warm welcome? Would we be suspicious of motives behind an invitation? Maybe it wouldn’t be right to accept the invitation if … read more.
Everything in our world tells us that the highest value is in being comfortable. What if we have that backwards? What if it is more valuable, more sustaining and important that we seek places where we are uncomfortable? Come explore the ways in which allowing … read more.
Come, Whoever you are, and begin our church year with a mingling of the waters. We will celebrate all the places we have been and the elements that unite us as we pour water representing different sources into a common bowl. All ages are … read more.
Religions around the world teach us that compassion is
important. What does it mean to have compassion for all? Is it possible or desirable?
Today we will consider the daily work of deep compassion.
A Children’s Sabbath – to include the Blessing of the Backpack. As children get ready to go back to school, we will take … read more.
Every
now and then life changes. Sometimes we want it to, sometimes we resist the
change. Today we will explore that which calls us into the next moment, the
next adventure.
Yes, bring your pets to be blessed at this special service. If Fido or Fluffy isn’t good in crowds, bring a photo.
This week Miciah Thacker and Anjali Dutt will share reflections on their experiences traveling in India.
