Lammas is the Celtic holiday celebrating the first summer harvest; it comes midway between the Summer Solstice and the Fall Equinox – August 1st. As we begin a month on the topic of “Communion,” the Lammas holiday invites us to rethink our relationship with the … read more.
Now that parts of life are “turning back on”, we’re beginning to deal with the work of our hearts. And the emotional and cognitive cost has been paid during this pandemic, political upheaval, and racial reckoning. In the hero’s journey, coming home is often more … read more.
I have completed three pilgrimages so far, and these experiences have deeply informed my life. Many folks who do a pilgrimage find it to be one of the most powerful experiences in their life. But a pilgrimage doesn’t have to be physically arduous to be … read more.
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We’re in the midst of a public debate in this country about the American Story — what it is, who gets to tell it, and what direction is it headed. Is it a story of greatness from … read more.
What does it mean to offer care, do justice, and live in a relationship with others in a way that cares for their soul? When we recognize the humanity and divinity of other people, how should we respond?
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What does it mean to care for your soul? What is a soul, and how does one care for it? We’ll explore these questions through the only way we can: metaphor and mystery. Join us. The annual meeting will follow the service.
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We will gather both in-person and online for the first time since last March. What does it mean to “gather in spirit and power?” Why is a gathering of spirit so important? We’ll rededicate our space and our community in a briefer-than-normal service, then there … read more.
Since March of last year, in this extraordinary and extraordinarily difficult year, things have been revealed. Some were already known to some, while some of us learned things for the first. What did we learn the hard way? What must we not forget? What does … read more.
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D.W. Winnicott, the influential pediatrician and theorist, argued that instead of shaming mothers, in particular, for not being “perfect”, we needed to focus on the “good enough parent.” His research showed that being “good enough” was more useful than striving … read more.
Some of us are taught that we are masters of our universe. But there are so many things that happen that we cannot change. Over the last year, in particular, we have often felt so powerless. Some of us are used to this feeling, while … read more.
