Most often we think of inclusion as outreach to others or asking how we ensure that everyone we want to be present has full access. Inclusion can also look like making space for ourselves and claiming our place. This week, we extend inclusion and compassion to ourselves, with special attention to those parts of us that … Continue reading Inviting Yourself Back In
The concept of the still small voice comes from Biblical times. Today, we might consider it the voice of the holy, our conscience, or even our gut. As we begin our exploration of this month’s Soul Matters theme, Trust, we’ll explore what it means to trust your own inner voice or calling. We’ll look at … Continue reading Your Still Small Voice
CB Beal coined the term “preemptive radical inclusion” in 2012 to capture the idea that to be our best, most inclusive selves and communities, we must make the work of inclusion a lifelong process in which we are continuously expanding the circle of welcome. They have said that preemptive radical inclusion is not the goal, … Continue reading Opening the Door
During a particularly difficult time, Rev. Elizabeth’s friend, Elissa, kept a blog. In it, Elissa wrote about her present experience and kept herself focused on what she planned to do in the future. Her plans were the “why” that propelled her through that time. We are going through our own difficult times in the United … Continue reading We Who Have a Why
We take our title from a line in this morning’s story, Let the Children March, by Monica Clark-Robinson. Our January multigenerational service invites everyone to hear about the very first march on Washington, DC, draws us into the lessons of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and invites us into some art/poster making where … Continue reading Walk Only In Love
Our Soul Matters theme this January is story! To kick it off, we’ll be creating the story together with a service based on Mad Libs. Throughout the service, you’ll add words to our text with no knowledge of the greater piece, just knowing what part of speech is needed. Watch the service come together in … Continue reading May the _____ We Now Kindle
Resting in Darkness, Welcoming the Light With the shortest day of the year just behind us, we celebrate the Winter Solstice with a service of music and reflection. This turning point of the year invites us to remember the beauty and gifts we find in darkness while we also look to the return of longer … Continue reading Resting in Darkness, Welcoming the Light
It’s that time again! Join us for our annual No-Rehearsal Christmas Pageant. Members and friends of all ages are invited to come join us in building the Christmas Story through song and story. Our costumes are ready to go, but you can also join us in costume for any role you hope to play! Want to … Continue reading Christmas Pageant
Advent is a season of anticipation, looking forward to the promise of Christmas. Our Soul Matters theme of presence can seem to be antithetical to anticipation. We can box ourselves into thinking we can be either anticipatory or present. In this service, we use the story of Advent to help us explore how we can … Continue reading Anticipation
This December, our Soul Matters theme is Presence. November was a full, difficult month for many of us, and as we look ahead to this last month of 2024, we start by doing the work of being present with ourselves. This service will focus on tools and lessons that ground us, bring us into presence … Continue reading Rest In Me
