Last Thursday, many of us gave thanks with and for family and friends at Thanksgiving; some of us may have expressed gratitude for bargains on Black Friday. Before we get to Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, I invite you to cultivate gratitude for this congregation; that is, for each other. OOS 11-30-2025 Music Sheet 11-30-25
As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day at a time when the Federal Government is erasing most reminders of the roles of “others” in forming and maintaining our nation, our service concentrates on the effects of the reservation program. Jim Caverly brings a story of his adopted daughter to our congregation—a Lakota girl from the Rosebud … Continue reading A Broken Angel
This is it folks, the day we looked forward to (or dreaded!) for a long time. Our last service at 624 North Broadway was a most special one, as we took time to honor the building that has been witness to joys, sorrows, celebrations, and more than a few pot lucks for 24 years. We … Continue reading We Say Goodbye: The Last Service at 624 N. Broadway
This morning we present a humorous perspective on community spirit, teamwork, and rooting for the home team. It is a recollection of a sermon delivered in July 2007 by a beloved former congregant, Board member, and President of the Congregation, Brent Wilkes. Brent had been a strong advocate of growing this congregation and moving to … Continue reading The Spirituality of Baseball
Liberal religious congregations across the country are reeling from the cascading changes being brought about by our current conservative political functionaries. There is no need to list the issues created by these politicians, but there is a need to step back, continue to connect with each other, and to find joy in our ever-changing world. … Continue reading Time for Joy
On Sunday August 3rd, there will be a special service that focuses on our New Home. Sue Davis, SD Atelier architect, will present the most current information about our new home. Members of the Task Force will take part in the service and be available for questions after service coffee chat. We hope you will … Continue reading An Audacious Bouquet: Congregational Service with Our New Home Task Force
This morning we collaboratively create a representation of the challenging realities and possibilities for Climate Justice, as we see it, grounded in a vision of a flourishing future. We then come up with a clear set of potential actions that we can take to realize this vision.
Especially in challenging or difficult situations, our responses to the need we normally have in less troubled circumstances for a measure of kindness can be shunted aside. Today we take a closer look at what role kindness can and does play in our lives. Six-year congregation member John Fisher is a retired Episcopal priest and … Continue reading A Meditation on Kindness