While the pastor’s away the congregation will play “Shake it Up Sunday”! We will have unorthodox music, and a free exchange of ideas where those present will contribute discussion topic ideas and we’ll see how many we can dive into. Members have already submitted some good ones. The usual format will be shaken up too, … Continue reading Shake it Up!
Why are some conversations satisfying and connecting and others, even with the same person, leave us feeling lonely or annoyed? Join Pam Winthrop Lauer as she shares some principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to help us shift conversational habits from conventional to connecting. Lauer is a certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Pam … Continue reading “Practical Skills for More Satisfying, Connecting Conversations with Nonviolent Communication”
This week, Rev Bryan will be discussing not only the importance of spiritual community but also how to widen and to embrace spiritual community beyond the traditional bounds we think of it as. The challenge is to see beyond the traditional mindset of what it means to be a church – and to widen the … Continue reading Spiritual Community
We will go back to the original meaning which is to re-ally with those who need our support, encouragement, nurture, and protection. Allies are important spokes in the wheel of justice. Today, more than ever the Earth and her people need us to re-ally with them to procure a hopeful and lasting future for all. … Continue reading Rally for Justice
This is our traditional service in which you can bring a small amount of water representing something that has happened in your life in the last year, and we will mingle all our contributions together. If you don’t bring some water with you, some will be be provided. All are welcome!
