We are coming to accept and expect that there are more things to pay attention to than we can possibly hold in our hearts. This week is no exception. Today … Continue reading Teach Us Therefore to Love

The Berenstain Bears are not often recognized as theologians, but their children’s stories point to important religious questions. “Inside, Outside, Upside Down,” the story of the friendly family of bears … Continue reading Inside, Outside, Upside Down

Guest Blog by Dana Buhl, Acting Social Justice Director For When I Really Don’t Want to Learn This, by Reverend Elizabeth Nguyen   Spirit, I would really rather not learn this. … Continue reading A Prayer to Align Principles, Learning and Action

Another tragedy, another disturbed young man with an assault rifle and plenty of bullets, another set of parents whose hearts will never heal. Valentine’s Day, 2018. The 18th school shooting … Continue reading Between Two Words

“You have to know your body as the home of God.” – Rebecca Parker At the close of our service on prayer last Sunday we sang, “I Need You to … Continue reading God Is Everywhere

Many of you have heard the news that Cathy Cartwright-Chow has decided to retire, this June, as our Director of Family Ministries. Cathy has served the families and children of … Continue reading Update on Leadership Transition

  In Newgrange, Ireland, 5000 or so years ago, people constructed a huge circular earthen structure with an opening that allowed a shaft of light to travel deep into a … Continue reading The Longest Night

The Sweet Gum tree outside my kitchen window has finally dropped all of its leaves. It is a sure sign that winter is here. The nights are lengthening toward the … Continue reading Resting In The Dark

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, And with your captive children dwell. Give comfort to all exiles here, And to the aching heart bid cheer. That hymn is one of only … Continue reading The Soul of the Whole