Heartland
Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen shares learnings from what is sometimes called the heartland, flyover country where legacies of both strong social justice organizing and oppressive politics live on and the future is being made and unmade each day.
Upcoming Worship Services
Worship Services begin at 10:30 am in the meetinghouse.
Services can also be accessed online at Zoom Meeting ID 155 025 783
Masking is optional for all Worship services, Religious Education and other congregational programming. For those who choose to wear a mask in worship, you are welcomed and encouraged to do so and to find a place in the meetinghouse that offers more social distance if that is preferable.
Right Here
Scientist and writer Robin Wall Kimmerer talks about the concept of naturalization – that for those of us not indigenous to this land, we might become “naturalized” to it: Living on it without harming and in reciprocity. We’ll reflect on all that has happened on the land we’re on and lessons for now. Details of … Continue reading Right Here
Every Which Way A Miracle
“The miracle is not to walk on water,” said Thich Nhat Hanh, “It is to walk on Earth.” To be deeply present, and fully alive. What counts as a miracle, anyway? Even in this season of rancor, fear and despair, how can we train our senses and spirits to be mindful of the miracles all around … Continue reading Every Which Way A Miracle
Rolling Stones – Easter Sunday
When the women arrived at Jesus’ tomb on Easter morn, they found that the massive boulder covering the tomb’s entrance had been rolled away. But by whom? I think it takes all of us working together to roll away the stones that entomb us and allow new life to enter in. Together, we can be … Continue reading Rolling Stones – Easter Sunday
Fragile. Handle with Care.
One of our fundamental responsibilities as human beings is to care for one another. What does this ethic of care look like on a daily basis?
The Flower Sermon
Legend has it that the Buddha once “preached” an entire sermon without speaking. Instead, he held up a lotus blossom before his followers, and let the flower speak for itself. Once a year we celebrate a communion using flowers. If these flowers could speak, what would their message be to us?