Speaker: Nate Makdad

Labor Day Songs

Nate Makdad, Worship LeaderAlan Eshleman, Music LeaderPlease join us for a day of honoring those who have worked to improve working conditions through organized labor. [Please note: many congregants will be away on an all-church retreat. We welcome any who cannot attend to this service in Petaluma!]

The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities

We’ll explore the profound impact of the choices we make and how they shape our lives. Though we may all face regret about choices not made, we’ll draw on philosophical theories and scientific research to delve into the idea that every decision creates a branching path, leading to different outcomes. We’ll discuss various understandings of … Continue reading The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities

Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World

The opening line of the Serenity Prayer – asking for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change – speaks directly to the notion of interdependence by acknowledging our intrinsic connection to the world around us, where many factors are beyond our individual control. At the same time, the prayer’s parallel call for a courage to … Continue reading Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World

Transformation in a Time of Trouble

What does it mean to be a community of transformation, especially in a time of trouble? Rev. John will draw on stories of his travels to troubled places from Northern Ireland to Israel and Palestine. Nate Makdad will serve as Worship Associate, with testimonial by Roger Jungerman, Gary Rossi will be at the keyboard, and … Continue reading Transformation in a Time of Trouble

Generosity of Spirit

As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.

Spirit of Communal Love

As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.