Immigration is a key issue this election season, but how much do we really understand about it? What myths obscure the realities? What do the personal experiences of immigrants teach us about this complex topic? This thought-provoking service features a former sheep herder turned outreach worker, who now advocates for guest worker sheep herders in […]
Humanity has achieved extraordinary heights—from skyscrapers and rockets to vast networks of technology and the treasures of art and knowledge. Yet much of this progress was driven by force—external pressures and inner discipline—that comes at a cost to freedom, happiness, and ease. Force can build, but it can also destroy. When the forces around us […]
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to feel swept up in the whirlwind of gifts, gatherings, and endless to-do lists. Let this Sunday provide a moment’s respite as we practice presence together. In this service, we’ll pause to rediscover the grace that surrounds us, even amid the holiday chaos. Through reflection, story, and music, […]
Join us on the longest night as we gather to honor winter’s deep, quiet darkness. Through candlelight, stories, and gentle music, we’ll explore the gifts of the dark—releasing, reflecting, and preparing for new beginnings. Warm cider and seasonal treats will follow by the bonfire. This event is part I of our Solstice celebration. Please come […]
On the morning after Solstice, we come together to welcome the returning light. With song, story, and ritual, we’ll celebrate the Sun’s journey back and the promise of brighter days. Each of us will carry a spark of hope into the season ahead. This event is part II of our Solstice celebration. Please also join […]
The limits of my language are the limits of my world. - Wittgenstein. In these times of uncertainty, how can we find some peace and equanimity? One powerful way is to start to see how our minds are like “storytelling machines”, and most of the time we believe the stories our minds tell us, whether […]
Building on the idea that we can work with the stories that bind us in order to experience more freedom and possibility in our daily lives, we will examine the psychological process of projection. By recognizing and changing the way we relate to this process (and to our stories about others), we have a chance […]
Join us for a deep dive into the pursuit of happiness. What stories shape our understanding of this journey, and how do those stories influence the way we experience happiness ourselves? We’ll explore the lives of a few artists, using their struggles and triumphs to illuminate the path. With lessons from ancient wisdom traditions and […]
In this bleakest of winters, when there is so much to fear and grieve, can there be joy as well? And what does “joy” mean, anyway, especially now? The Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield wrote, “Joy is our birthright…To be joyful does not mean ignoring the great measure of suffering in the world, nor avoiding responsibility […]
In this service–sponsored by Dr. Greg Feinsinger–we will explore the way that our relationship with food shapes our world and our individual lives. We will discuss the power of plant-based eating while also looking at the way to harmonize diet and worldview–whatever that might look like for each individual regardless of your chosen diet. Thematic […]
The Gospel of Thomas says, “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.” We see evidence of this everywhere. When people don’t face their own shadows and instead project […]
Our Soul Matters theme for February is Living Love Through the Practice of Inclusion. This theme is even more resonant given the current attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In this service, led by Rev. Florence Caplow, we will explore the fundamental spirit of inclusion and how we can live it, even (and […]