We live in a time of deep political polarization that also affects our most intimate relationships and requires us to come to terms with our national and personal histories. How do we reckon with our history and our own particular places in the world on this four-hundred-first anniversary in the New World and the 400th … Continue reading Worship with Rev. Paul Sprecher: “Healing the Wounds of Our History”
In many organizing spaces, it can often feel like our efforts are futile. After doors have been slammed in our faces, we’ve been yelled at by strangers on the phone, and every lawn sign supporting hate and fears feels like a personal attack, it’s easy to wonder why we even bother when all we do … Continue reading Worship with Kari Gottfried: “It Doesn’t Stop Here.”
By the second Sunday in November, we will know more than we do now about the future of our country. Whatever happens, we know for sure that our nation and our people need healing — our Soul Matters theme for November.
Out of our brokenness, we cry out for wholeness. Out of our injury, we cry out for healing. Leonard Cohen’s song of this title captures the depth of despair and of hope — too little acknowledged in our optimistic faith tradition.
Meditation is an instinctive state of healing and rest to which we all have access. There are many doorways to meditation; we just have to find the ones that are right for us. We’ll explore some different doorways in brief meditations and end with a longer guided meditation, with time for questions and sharing our … Continue reading Worship with Kathy Keenan: “The Journey Begins Here: Exploring Instinctive Meditation”
