All Saints Day and the start of Día de los Muertos (Nov 1–2) converge on this Sunday. Both traditions treat remembering the dead by name as an act that heals the living. We will honor those who continue to live in our hearts and lives with an altar of memory. Bring a picture(s) of those … Continue reading Marigolds and Memory
On the Sunday closest to Halloween/Samhain, we honor the time when the boundary between the living and the dead grows porous—giving us honest ground to consider the courage it takes to face mortality, grief, and fear directly rather than costume them away. We will experience a Halloween parade for UNICEF where our Change for Change … Continue reading Of Shadows Light and Love
We are never quite alone; the ghosts of our past walk with us, from our own regrets toour ancestors’ legacies to the long history of racism and sexism that lingers in our world. Some ghosts offer wisdom, lighting the way toward a more just and loving life. Othersfeed on our fear and complacency, and the … Continue reading Hungry Ghosts