Speaker: Nate Makdad

Radical Comprehension: Imagination to Help Us Understand

with Worship Leader Nate Makdad, Worship Associate Dustin Muzio, and pianist David Dodd. We each operate with different ways of knowing—intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually—and those differences can create deep gaps in understanding, especially around polarizing issues. We will explore how we can use imagination as a bridge: not to erase our differences, but to meet … Continue reading Radical Comprehension: Imagination to Help Us Understand

“Standing in the Light: Protecting the Vulnerable in Uncertain Times”

In the coming months and years, we are called to be a steadfast presence for those most vulnerable among us—our LGBTQ+ family, immigrants, BIPOC communities, and all who face systemic injustice. This sermon will explore our moral responsibility to stand with and, when needed, in front of those who need protection, offering both practical actions … Continue reading “Standing in the Light: Protecting the Vulnerable in Uncertain Times”

Labor Day Songs

Nate Makdad, Worship LeaderAlan Eshleman, Music LeaderPlease join us for a day of honoring those who have worked to improve working conditions through organized labor. [Please note: many congregants will be away on an all-church retreat. We welcome any who cannot attend to this service in Petaluma!]

The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities

We’ll explore the profound impact of the choices we make and how they shape our lives. Though we may all face regret about choices not made, we’ll draw on philosophical theories and scientific research to delve into the idea that every decision creates a branching path, leading to different outcomes. We’ll discuss various understandings of … Continue reading The Multiverse Within: Exploring Choice and Infinite Possibilities