Topic: Worship
Worship weaves together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. “Our faith is not interested in saving your soul. We’re here to help you unfold the awesome soul you already have.” —Andrea Lerner
Beacon On The Hill
Independence Day and responsibility.
Hurry Up And Rest!
A lot of the people I know, especially at this time of the year, are tired – a demanding job, family responsibilities, friends, civic, community, and cultural activities – no wonder almost everyone is tired! So, on this Sunday I will offer something to counteract the command to “hurry up and rest.” Come and relax … Continue reading Hurry Up And Rest!
The Danger Of A Single Story
A TED talk from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie prompts us to consider how our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. She tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice — and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
Grandpa Looks At Parenting On Father’s Day
I don’t think I have ever led a Father’s Day Service. Of course, we’ve all had fathers and many of you are married to fathers; but I can never quite pull off a Father’s Day Service. So, in addition to talking about fathers, I’m going to focus on parenting from my point of view as … Continue reading Grandpa Looks At Parenting On Father’s Day