Compassion is a core principle in all major religions. Each of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) have this in common and it is also a core principle of Buddhism. Let’s explore this concept of compassion and contemplate how we may bring more compassion into our lives.
This famous Zen koan is a riddle that invites us to examine who we were before we became the conditioned humans we know ourselves to be. We’ll explore how we are shaped by the events of our lives, as well as the identities we adopt in the roles we play in our stories.
Church has been canceled for January 18th, in person and on Zoom. This is out of an abundance of caution due to the most current weather forecast of 1 to 3 in of snow in the morning prior to 12:00 noon. Emergency services are advising people to stay off the roads. Stay safe and plan … Continue reading In person and Zoom Church meetings canceled for January 18th, due to inclement weather!
Can I Get An Amen? We’ve heard this phrase. We’ve heard it not just in church settings but also as a way to ask for agreement. As we explore this request let us look at what motivates it and why it may be a very powerful request that can help connect us to one another.
Why does beauty matter? Beauty invites us to imagine something different than what we think we know about ourselves and the world. It can connect us to our deeper selves and to one another through the shared experience of creativity. Beauty offers us a sharp contrast to the ugliness of destruction and feels deeply important … Continue reading The Power of Beauty
Eavesdrop on a conversation between Spencer and JETPIG on what the “T” in his name stands for.
Homily: And in the Darkness, Light! Join us on Christmas Eve for a time of traditional Christmas readings and the singing of Christmas carols. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, we are reminded that “each night a child is born is a holy night.”
We celebrate “the longest night” with our annual Winter Solstice service. Led by Sage Circle, we acknowledge nature’s turning from darkness to light.
This is Yule, winter solstice, and we are cold and tired. But joy remains in the darkness and we are engulfed by it. A reminder of who we are, the coming longer days are welcome and the darkness thanked.
