Topic: Monthly Worship Themes 2019-2020

Curiosity Cured the Cat

The old saying “Curiosity killed the cat” warns against the dangers of inquiring too closely. But in this hazardous world, it just might be that curiosity is the only thing that will save us. Reverend Dr. Lynn Ungar offers some thoughts on cultivating curiosity as a spiritual practice. Guest Minster: Rev. Dr. Lynn UngarWorship Associates: … Continue reading Curiosity Cured the Cat

3 Seeds: Resilience Practices for Our Times

Today we look to the natural world of which we are part to explore life-giving examples of how to survive and thrive. Taking inspiration from Adrienne Maree Brown’s Emergent Strategy and Richard Power’s The Overstory, we look at wisdom found in the organic body of the living earth. How might we human beings take a cue from the resilience found in the natural … Continue reading 3 Seeds: Resilience Practices for Our Times

Good Thing I Bounce

In a world that more and more feels unjust, off-kilter and downright dangerous, it becomes ever more essential that we cultivate resilience, that we learn how to deal with a broken world in a way that doesn’t break us. Reverend Dr. Lynn Ungar has some suggestions that might help. Guest Minister: Rev. Dr. Lynn UngarWorship … Continue reading Good Thing I Bounce

Power of Language

Let’s explore the power of language (i.e. the power of human words) during this month-long theme that is devoted to “Integrity”! We’ll ask: What is a “language of reverence”? How do our “words create worlds”? Worship Associates: Lisa Nosal and Ellen Beeler Musician: Will Johnson