The world has suffered a great trauma the past two years due to the covid pandemic. We have all suffered losses—some great, some small—as individuals and a church community. Regathering in person for the first time in two years will, no doubt, stir a variety of conflicting emotions. Join us as we honor the reasons … Continue reading The Paradox of Loss and Hope
Join us as we explore a handful of ancient myths about the wonder and mystery of spring. Most of us living in the 21st century are much more removed from natural environments and the turning of the seasons than our human ancestors were. What can we learn from them and their stories about the arrival … Continue reading The Mythic Mysteries of Spring
… Using Levity to Uplift Us in Unfunny Times. From the political to the personal, economic to ecologic, we seem to be a world immersed in crisis. And in times like these, it’s love and laughter that lifts our spirits. And when we add the power of humor to break us out of ordinary thinking, … Continue reading Defying Gravity
You are enough.
(on her new book about Jewish-Christian relations entitled “A Blessing to Each Other”). From her website, “This is a groundbreaking book that will revolutionize the discussion on Christian-Jewish relations.”
March 20th is the UN International Day of Happiness. This year’s slogan is “Build Back Happier.” Join us as we explore the topic of happiness and how we can all build back happier. The subject of happiness will be explored further during our family session on Wed. March 23 concerning the film Encanto.
Microaggressions have become a part of the public debate about race and marginality. What are they? Are they universal or only relevant to marginalized populations? Join us as we explore these big questions together about small aggressions.
… Lethargy or Logic? Throughout our lives we learn to loathe the mindset of apathy, often viewing those who just don’t care about an issue as insensitive or intellectually lazy. Leo Buscaglia said, “The opposite of love is not hate — it’s apathy. It’s not giving a damn.” And Bishop Fulton J. Sheen said of … Continue reading Don’t Know and Don’t Care
Our own consciousness is perhaps the most intimate experience a human being ever has. As a phenomena, consciousness has puzzled humanity for time beyond history, with those retorting to a strictly mechanistic view of the universe that consciousness is indeed the “ghost in the machine”. Recent years have witnessed remarkable advances in our understanding of … Continue reading Consciousness
The Himalayan country of Bhutan sets its nation’s goals and measures its successes based on gross national happiness, rather than gross national product. Just what is gross national happiness? What can we learn from Bhutan on the values surrounding money and priorities?
