The Tao Te Ching tells us over and over to “be like water.” As we participate in the beloved ritual of Water Communion, we are invited to examine this teaching as we do the most important work of being in communion with one another here at High Street and in the wider community. How can we … Continue reading Be Like Water
We’ll explore the mystery and wisdom behind this very old Zen koan together, asking who it is that we might really be.
The adage “having skin in the game” signifies having a commitment to something where one has something significant to lose. When we think of our financial commitment to HIgh Street, we usually think of it in terms of what we gain when we share our resources with this community. But what would we LOSE if … Continue reading Having “Skin in the Game”
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
Are the periods of time in our lives that we feel like we are in limbo just dead time, where we simply exist until something better comes along? Or are these seasons actually times of the regenerative quiet energy of life? How can we wait while we are wintering?
The most important journey we take in this human experience is that of coming home to ourselves–to become our authentic, adult self. The wisdom of Life offers us guidance for this journey Home that is available for us as we sojourn. As Rumi says, “The door is so wide open” and we are invited to … Continue reading The Path Home
Due to technical problems, the audio for this sermon is unavailable. Rev. Tina Cansler ClarkOctober 5th, 2025 We seem to be swimming in an ocean of anxiety and fear-inducing events these days. What can we learn about ourselves by examining these fears? How do we access our infinite resources when things frighten us? I’m spending … Continue reading “What Are the Places That Scare You?”
In his infinite wisdom, Parker Palmer offers us a touchstone for times of uncertainty. He tells us to turn to Wonder when the going gets rough. For a few moments, we will wonder about Wonder together.
How an encounter with a black bear and the common/uncommon experience of a thunderstorm invited me to a profound awareness.
October 8 ~ This Is Spider Season Up in Here ~ The Rev. Tina Cansler Clark – I’ve been thinking a lot about spider webs lately and I have some thoughts to share with you about these strong but fragile creations and what lessons they may offer to us. || Tina is outgoing President of … Continue reading This Is Spider Season Up in Here
