These Things Remain
We’ve all heard the saying, “The only thing constant is change.” And one of the gifts of our “living tradition” it’s adaptiveness and responsiveness to the world we live in. … Continue reading These Things Remain
Speaker: Rev. Danielle Garrett - Assistant Minister
Come, Yet Again, Come
As the end of summer approaches and we prepare for a new church year and contentious election year, what work do we need to do individually and collectively to revive … Continue reading Come, Yet Again, Come
Growth and Grace
I’m sure many of us know what it feels like to stay up at night dwelling on a mistake we made during the day! But we all want to learn … Continue reading Growth and Grace
The Spiritual Discipline of Having a Little Fun
In our era of declining religious affiliation, it’s not uncommon to hear folks refer to the hiking trail, baseball stadium, or music venue as their “church.” As people who are … Continue reading The Spiritual Discipline of Having a Little Fun
Come All Who Are Weary
Hebrew Bible scholars sometimes describe the fourth commandment, to rest on the Sabbath day, as the bridge between the “loving God” and “loving neighbor” parts of the covenant. This Sunday, … Continue reading Come All Who Are Weary
Sacred “Space”
As we kick off our summer theme of “Rest, Reflect, Renew,” we will spend some time exploring how we can resist our culture’s emphasis on urgency and productivity in order … Continue reading Sacred “Space”
Invisible Strings
Holy, Gratuitous Beauty
The writer Annie Dillard tells us that beauty is a kind of grace, wholly unmerited, and the least we can do is try to be there to witness it. How … Continue reading Holy, Gratuitous Beauty
Of Which We are a Part
The beauty of our seventh principle is the way in which it recognizes that we as humans are deeply embedded in the web of existence. We called to protect the … Continue reading Of Which We are a Part
Embracing Pluralism, Deepening Democracy
Religious scholar Diana Eck differentiates between diversity and pluralism, noting that “pluralism is the engagement that creates a common society” out of diversity. Yet in recent years, it feels like … Continue reading Embracing Pluralism, Deepening Democracy