Can we maybe give God some grace and stop blaming the divine for all that goes wrong?  Is it God’s fault when bad things happen to good people?  Does how we imagine God matter, even if we don’t believe in a supreme being?  Our affiliate minister, Rev. Theresa Novak will tackle a few of these questions.  

How do we find Grace, both within ourselves to give it, and for ourselves when we need it? Do we sometimes look for it in all the wrong places?  How is it different from forgiveness, from serendipity or even luck? Our Affiliated Minister, will share some thoughts about Grace and how she has experienced it in her … Continue reading Looking for Grace

Sometimes it is easier to make sense of a story if you know how it ends. When we reflect on our past, we can sometimes think we can see how we ended up where we are now. We can even create a narrative that defines our life story and how it will continue to unfold. … Continue reading Reframing Our Stories

We will gather to reflect on the happenings of this week, take a few deep breaths, and begin to consider how we might respond to whatever the future may bring

Humans are social animals. We need community just as much as we need food and shelter. But why do we need a religious community?  Why do you come here? What are you looking for and are you finding it?  Are you getting what you want or what you need? Is there a difference? Do you need answers to all your … Continue reading Why Do We Need a Religious Community?

We end the Month of May with joy as we anticipate the Pride celebrations of June.  In this service we will reflect on joy and also the special blessing of being gay.  Sympathy for straight folks will be offered, but the true joy for all of us humans is the opportunity to be our authentic selves.   —-

In Person and Online Worship Sunday Service by Zoom This Week. 10:30 am:Zoom connection | Dial in: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 444 532 079 Saturday Circle 9:00 am Zoom Connection | Meeting ID: 881 5347 9350, Passcode: 074974 Sunday Circle 9:00 amZoom connection | Meeting ID: 867 2739 4637, Passcode: 663369 Phone: 669 900 9128 Our Affiliated Minister, … Continue reading The Curse of Perfection

Online Worship Sunday Service by Zoom Continues This Week. 10:30 am:Zoom connection | Dial in: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 444 532 079 Saturday and Sunday Circle 9:00 am: Zoom Connection | Passcode: 756339| Dial in 669 900 9128 US | Meeting ID: 859 0275 5119 We are in the midst of a physical drought, but what about your spirit?  … Continue reading How Full Is Your Glass?

Online Worship Sunday Service by Zoom Continues This Week! 10:30 am: Zoom connection | Dial in: 669-900-6833 | Meeting ID: 444 532 079 Saturday and Sunday Circle 9:00 am: Zoom Connection | Passcode: 880462 | Dial in 669-900-9128 | Meeting ID: 738 308 019 Online Giving Sometimes it is hard to know where you are, much less where you are … Continue reading Navigating an Unmarked Trail ?