As autumn beckons, we find ourselves once again drawn to the wonder of our changing seasons. We are awakened to the reality that life itself is change and movement. We are invited to learn new lessons, to grow in our consciousness, and to take on new understandings life offers us. Recently Larry Bacow, President of […]
0ver 400 people poured into our sanctuary one afternoon this summer for the funeral of Mitch, a 25 year-old who died after a 4-year struggle with cancer. His family shared with me the blog he had written over the course of his final year. It was at once beautiful and crass, poignant and blunt, insightful […]
I Am or Not Moses once asked God “Who are you?” God said “I Am Who I Am” or translated better yet “I Am Who Am”. The Human Being created in I Am Who Am’s image at first knew pure subjectivity and could say with God “I Too Am Who Am.” The writer of Genesis […]
The political left stands against gun violence saying a person’s right to bear arms cannot be valued over the lives of mass shooting victims. In response, the political right says “government laws should protect not infringe upon my inalienable rights.” The political right stands against abortion saying a woman’s right to choose cannot be valued […]
Before she left on vacation, I told Rev. Judy that I was reading “Eating Animals” by Jonathan Safran Foer and as a result enjoying my breakfast eggs less. Chickens are sentient beings with complex brains, individual particularities, social lives, emotions, and the capacity to suffer Most all of our eggs, even many labeled “organic” in […]
“Stranger Things” Rev. Will Burhans July 18, 2019 The third season of the hit Netflix show, “Stranger Things”, is out. It’s about a shadowy violent presence breaking forth from an alternate universe to spread pain and ruin in our own. The Demigorgon accomplishes its nefarious purpose by literally absorbing people into its hideous and monstrous […]
“Call to Vigil” Rev. Will Burhans July 11, 2019 Jesus tangled with politics when he healed a stranger on the Sabbath. Jesus tangled with politics when he shamed a few “good” men who were preparing – rocks in hand – to exact justice on a woman caught in adultery. Jesus tangled with politics when he […]
Fridays, beginning July 12th, 2019 9:30- 10:45 am in the Palmer Room Pam Gaither will be teaching her signature yoga class, rich in alignment principles, balanced action, and universal life-enhancing themes designed to inspire and uplift your heart. Focus is on increasing strength, flexibility, and body awareness. The class is based on physical poses (asana), […]
Saturday July 13 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Janice’s family invites you to her Memorial service which will be held in the Sanctuary at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow in the Tucker and Palmer Rooms. Memorial Gifts: A Memorial Fund is being set up in Janice’s honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be […]
If you are around this summer, we hope you will join us for Bible Study each week before worship. We meet from 9 to 9:40 in the Music Room and this year we will be looking at several stories from the Hebrew Scriptures. Our study guide will be the “Serendipity Bible for Groups”, which includes […]