Drawing strength from our ancestors—some long dead (like St. Patrick) and some who are still inspiring us in the 21st century. A Reflection Circle will follow the service.

So-called “nurse logs” provide habitat for many kinds of forest life, long after they fall. What legacy are we creating for our future? Please plan to stay for the Stewardship Kickoff Brunch.This is not the regular potluck; the Stewardship Committee is providing a delicious brunch this month!

Somewhere between “hoax” and “infallible guide” astrology has at least some potential for creative meaning-making in our human lives. We’ll also celebrate our congregation’s 67th birthday. A Reflection Circle will follow the service.

Queer people of color face multiple prejudices. Some, like James Baldwin and Pauli Murray, create remarkable legacies that can still educate and inspire. A Reflection Circle will follow the service. Share-the-Plate Offering: MLK Jr. Foundation Scholarship Fund

In fairy tale land, bad things happen but they are momentary blips on the way to “happily ever after.” In the real world, things are messy and complicated and force us to reflect on how we might adjust our understanding of “eternal happiness” to create “happiness for now.” Come walk through the Looking Glass with … Continue reading Happily Ever After, For Now

What better way to celebrate Dr. King’s birthday than to help make his vision closer to reality? A Reflection Circle will follow the service.

HBO’s “Westworld” seems to imply that it takes immense suffering to turn their robots / androids / hosts into fully human beings. We’ll explore this and other theologies of suffering. A Reflection Circle will follow the service.

Ever felt like your spiritual efforts were adding to your stress, rather than helping you relax? We’ll explore ways to “downshift” our spiritual lives, then share in our monthly potluck.

We’ll celebrate the birth of Jesus with music, poetry, stories and a candlelight ritual. All are invited to stay after, to share snacks & cider. (Please bring something to share.) Offering Recipient: Ministerial Discretionary Fund

Sorrows and struggles seem worse near the holidays. A blue whale may help us cope and thrive. Reflection Circle to follow the service.