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“At Long Last”
Thoughts On Keeping Our Honor and Decency
“Melting Ice at Walden Pond.”
This sermon connects Thoreau’s time at Walden with the night he spent in jail, a night he later turned into his thoughts on Civil Disobedience. It asks, how can we learn from Thoreau’s careful paying attention to the natural world around him in order to inspire our own work for justice?
“A Faith For Our Future”
March 8 With the world in turmoil, what kind of faith do we and will we need to nourish our faith, decrease the stress of these days and rebuild our culture, our country and our world?
“Bring Back the Snakes! An Alternative Look at St. Patrick’s Day”
The “snakes” that St. Patrick drove out of Ireland were actually the Druidic, Pagan and Celtic ways that the people there had followed for centuries. Whether he drove them out by violence or assimilation, St. Patrick destroyed religious practices and beliefs that were very much life-affirming – among other things, the idea of living in … Continue reading “Bring Back the Snakes! An Alternative Look at St. Patrick’s Day”
Our Culture of Love!
Loving our lives and the way we live. Bringing together our ways of living. Learning to celebrate our gifts of one another.
Retelling of the Ancient Myth of Eros and Psyche
EUNOIA: Beautiful Thinking by Thomas Vizzard A reflection on the power of compassionate thinking. Together, we explore how goodwill can transform our love, lives, and community.
Looking In the Mirror: A Conspiracy of Love
A reflection on our world, our government, our world and how we might respond.
Done the Right Thing
In the spirit of multiracial unity during Black History Month, this service will shine a light on five notable 18th and 19th century white allies of the struggle for black liberation.
Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.
Those of us who dwell in cold climates are grateful for warmth and light at the coldest and darkest time of the year. This includes not only the physical warmth of fires, central heating, good food and warm clothing, but also the warmth of human caring and compassion that helps us all to make it … Continue reading Through the Fireplace – A Celebration of Warmth During the Winter Holiday Season.