How Baseball Taught Me About Faith
Join us for a unique blend of reverence and passion, as this week’s worship service celebrates the intertwining realms of baseball and faith. We encourage you to come dressed in your favorite team’s attire.
Speaker: Nate Makdad
What is Worship For?
Sunday morning worship embodies a sequence of ritual actions: greeting, singing, individual and unison speaking, story-telling, listening, praying/meditating in words and silence, etc. But how do we weave those components into a flow that yields a satisfying and meaningful whole? What deep purpose do we aim for in communal worship? For answers we must look … Continue reading What is Worship For?
Mother Wisdom: Celebrating the Exchange of Advice and Wisdom in Motherhood
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, our “Mother Wisdom” service honors the rich tapestry of motherhood, reflecting on the dual roles of receiving and imparting wisdom that mothers, and maternal figures, navigate throughout their lives. Through stories, reflections, and communal sharing, we explore the depth and diversity of maternal wisdom.
Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World
The opening line of the Serenity Prayer – asking for the serenity to accept the things we cannot change – speaks directly to the notion of interdependence by acknowledging our intrinsic connection to the world around us, where many factors are beyond our individual control. At the same time, the prayer’s parallel call for a courage to … Continue reading Lessons from the Serenity Prayer in a Connected World
Transformation in a Time of Trouble
What does it mean to be a community of transformation, especially in a time of trouble? Rev. John will draw on stories of his travels to troubled places from Northern Ireland to Israel and Palestine. Nate Makdad will serve as Worship Associate, with testimonial by Roger Jungerman, Gary Rossi will be at the keyboard, and … Continue reading Transformation in a Time of Trouble
Generosity of Spirit
As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.
Spirit of Communal Love
As individuals, we have all given and received love in our lives. As we focus this month on “liberating love,” Ron Ahnen invites us to reflect on how we engage in the process (and often hard work) of building a new, emergent spirit of communal love.
Welcoming Authentic Diversity: Beyond Cultural Fit
Ashley Kennedy Makdad, Worship LeaderNate Makdad, Worship Associate While it may seem comforting to surround ourselves with like-minded individuals, this approach can unintentionally create echo chambers that limit our growth and understanding. Drawing inspiration from the historical example of Abraham Lincoln, who intentionally assembled a diverse cabinet with varying opinions, we’ll explore the power of … Continue reading Welcoming Authentic Diversity: Beyond Cultural Fit