Buddhists talk about radical acceptance of self. Daoists talk about the true essence of being. An African proverb talks of singing your song. Unitarian Universalist minister Forrest Church said, “Be who you are.” All these spiritual teachings can guide us to healthy, peaceful and … read more.
Rev. Kent Matthies and Barbone Street Jazz Band
This may be the best New Year’s party yet! Bid goodbye to the Old Year and “second line” dance your way into the New Year. In Beloved Community with Dixieland Jazz, you can also rededicate to which core … read more.
Science helps us understand the world, and also helps us understand how little we know. When we come to science revelations with an open, curious, spirituality, feelings of awe jump from our hearts. Come explore some of the most fascinating aspects of the scientific discoveries … read more.
Awe is the spiritual theme of the month. We are heading into the holidays where we celebrate big stories of awe, stories about the miraculous birth of a savior and about the return of the sun to light our darkness. Today let us pause … read more.
For our worship service on our multi-generational Community Day, we celebrate with a participatory Thanksgiving bread communion. Everyone is invited to bring some bread from home!
We will commemorate the building of the elevator, celebrating the vision, hard work, dedication, and generosity of all who … read more.
Rising numbers of people struggle with paying attention for sustained periods of time. Channel surfing, texting, and social media are just some of the dynamics which keep us distracted. Schools, religious organizations, families – all are impacted by less capacity to concentrate. We are … read more.
Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Mariachi Flores, and their wonderful assortment of instruments and vocals! In many spiritual traditions the line between the living and the dead is more of a passageway. Based in love and gratitude, we belong to the dead and … read more.
How can you embrace yourself in your entirety? Many of us wrestle with this question our whole lives. As imperfect beings we go further down the road to finding peace with ourselves when we accept our imperfections. This can involve acknowledging selfishness, cowardice, going too … read more.
The ark is opened and the Torah scrolls are taken out. Reading the sacred text guides us to respond to our errors, correct and learn from our mistakes, and reveal more fully who we are and can become. In the United States a toxic … read more.
We belong to Mother Earth! May the meditations of our hearts touch our deep gratitude. May our actions embody gentle care as committed stewards of the precious planet. How do we bond together and respond to this absolutely critical calling to connect with and … read more.
