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I Call That Nation Free?

Juneteenth celebrates an advance of freedom, but not its completion. Their remains work to do – and now, in this precarious moment, we are called to the work of freedom once again. We’ll reflect, too, on Fathers day.

I Call That Church Free

We will reflect on what it means to belong to a free church. What does it say about us that our congregations are grounded in covenant, not creed? And that we govern ourselves, without bishops or outside authority – though we are in relationship with … read more.

I Call That Mind Free

What does it mean to have a free mind? To think for oneself? To exercise conscience and reason? How do we do that in a world when our minds are often colonized by capitalistic culture, by narrow-band media, and buffeted by distractions? How can we … read more.

The Emergent and Deconstructed Church

“Emergent Church” and “Deconstructed Church” are terms used by folks searching for more authentic spirituality and leaving more fundamentalist and corporate religious pathways. What are these things? What might they mean for us? We’ll explore these questions in thought and practice.

MAY MUSIC SUNDAY: A VISION UNFOLDING

Our worship theme for May invites us to consider the practice of imagination. This Sunday, the Unicantors and guest musicians will present A Vision Unfolding, a challenging five-movement composition by Kyle Pederson incorporating both spoken and sung texts touching broadly on themes of social justice. … read more.

Apocalyptic Imagination

We dream a new world – and the end of the old one. Yet these dreams and fantasies can sometimes be dangerous, or defeating. How do we hold imagination and reality at once? What do we make of ends and beginnings? We’ll also honor … read more.

Deep in the Wilderness

The place people go for preparation is the wilderness. A way to look at this time in our collective experience is to see it as a call to prepare and respond with courage. We’ll get where we need to be together.

May I Suggest

What if this is the greatest time of your life? What if, instead of nostalgia or anticipation, we found joy in this very moment? Reflections on living in the moment and living with joy (and the dangers, too, of “naïve positivity”).