The Christian Mystic, Meister Eckhart writes, “What does it avail me if this birth takes place unceasingly and yet does not take place within myself?  It is quite fitting, however, that it should take place within me.” During this time of sacred anticipation when religions turn to the power of light, warmth, and company to … Continue reading Peace, Patience, and Mystery

“We give thanks for this precious day, all gathered here, and those far away.  For the time we share, will love and care, we give thanks for this precious day.” Words we sing at this time of year bring us again to this moment of thanksgiving.  It is important, especially in moments when the world … Continue reading For This Precious Day

This Sunday we honor the confluence of two holidays, the civil celebration of Veteran’s Day and the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali.  At the nexus of these two celebrations is the experience of the warrior returning home and the communities which await their return lighting a path through the darkness to welcome them in.  … Continue reading Lighting the Path of Return!

We begin the month of November remembering the power and possibility of generosity.  What does it really mean to be generous?  How does generosity meet the challenges of this era and time?  How shall we be in response to a world in crisis?  What does it mean to be generous with one’s self?  Come explore … Continue reading Generously Alive!

As we honor the season of Samhain and Halloween, we pause to consider the opportunities and challenges afforded us when we are conscious of the closeness of our ancestors and how we navigate and honor those relationships.  Halloween activities and Trunk or Treat will add a festive tone to this annual honoring. Please CLICK HERE … Continue reading Walking With Those Who Have Gone Before

197 years ago, Unitarian Minister and Transcendentalist Lecturer, Ralph Waldo Emerson delivered his first sermon on October 15.  The title of his foray into preaching was “Pray Without Ceasing”.  We revisit Emerson’s words this Sunday and ask what forms prayer takes for us today.   Our 50/50 collection this month is in service to the YWCA … Continue reading Unceasing Prayer

We pause this Sunday to honor Indigenous People’s Day and ponder the significance of the history of colonialism on our world and its peoples, asking what lessons we might learn from this history and how we move forward in freedom and peace.  Please CLICK HERE to view this week’s Order of Service.

Is it curious to you that on the highest holiday of the Jewish year, when one is asked to fast that the Hebrew scriptures read on that day admonish one against fasting?  Let’s explore the meaning behind this interesting and profound teaching.  What fast do you choose?  

We continue our exploration of “welcome” as our Soul Matters Theme for the month of September.  We also begin our annual cycle of honoring the Jewish High Holidays.  The Story of the promise of the birth of Isaac to the elderly Sarah and her husband Abraham is central to many in the Jewish community at the … Continue reading Welcoming the Impossible