We kick off our pledge drive this year with our annual Water Ceremony. We turn to water to refresh us, cleanse us, and inspire us. We’ll come together virtually to combine the sacred waters of life and celebrate the warmth of community and the fire of commitment. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, … Continue reading Renewing Our Community
The first source of wisdom we draw from is the direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life. What are the experiences of mystery and wonder that move you to a renewal of spirit? Where have … Continue reading Gather the Spirit of Renewal
Though much of ‘normal’ life has been put on hold, there is still much that needs our attention to create a more just and equitable world. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader
What practices do you employ to persevere through life’s challenges, especially during this unique pandemic time? Our Pastoral Care Associates will share some of their practices. We will also offer a “Back to School Blessing” for all returning to school this week. Join us via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader
In Margaret Wheatley’s book Perseverance, she invites readers to “think of all the people you know … who have just kept going, who didn’t yield, who were tenacious, steadfast, patient.” In this service I’ll invite us to reflect on these people in our lives and what lessons we’ve gleaned from those we’ve known who persevered. … Continue reading Perspectives on Perseverance
Mary Oliver offers one of the best images related to death I’ve encountered: “When it’s over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.” Let’s go deeper into what this means to be married to amazement, and taking the … Continue reading Tending the Circle of Life: Endings
Welcoming new life into the world evokes awe and wonder, and hope. Let’s explore how we can engage in active hope in service to the human spirit. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Service video: https://youtu.be/xahDkJpCMG4
Letting go, cultivating gratitude, and offering compassion: not always as easy as it sounds. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Bill Benshoof, Contributor
How do we expand the qualities of compassion in our inextricably interconnected world? Join us via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Find the Order of Service here. Find the Intention Table activity here. Rev. Jan Taddeo, Service Leader Bob Patrick, Contributor
As we step across the threshold into June, we pause to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might go in the future as a congregation committed to creating a more compassionate world. Access the Order of Service here. Access the Intention Table activities here. Join us via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/565460176 Rev. … Continue reading Doorway to Compassion
