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“Haunted”

The world haunts us in multiple ways. It haunts us through memories, doubts, actual ghosts, and so much more. When there are so many things that haunt us, how can we remind ourselves, how do we remind ourselves to be haunted in a good way? Perhaps there are reminders of how to be haunted in … Continue reading “Haunted”

“All Creatures – Blessings the Animals”

On Wednesday (10/4), some of our Christian siblings celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. St Francis was an 11th century mystic and friar known for his patronage of animals and nature. Many congregations celebrate by ritually blessing the animals in our lives. The Following Monday (10/9) we honor Indigenous People’s Day, which also … Continue reading “All Creatures – Blessings the Animals”

“Ownership”

For our Jewish siblings in the midst of the Days of Awe, this is a time of profound introspection and accounting for all of the ways in which we are human and make mistakes. It is a time when we are called to take responsibility for our own actions. Not a time of blame but … Continue reading “Ownership”

“Yet To Be”

Grow old along with me,” Robert Browing wrote. “The best is yet to be.” But we do not have the infrastructure of community care to help our elders to make their older years the best of their lives. In a culture obsessed with youth, how are we addressing the needs of our elders? In a … Continue reading “Yet To Be”

“Underwater”

Each year our community marks the start of a new church year in a celebration of water. The way water nourishes us to new growth and cleanses us after our labors. And we know that the waters are rising. That living in this world can feel sometimes like the water might take us under. Or … Continue reading “Underwater”

“Bread and Roses”

Labor unions have long fought for not just survival of all of us, but also the conditions to thrive and be joyful. We need beauty, wonder and connection to live full lives. Join us for a song-filled celebration of coming together to fight for each other. And for all of the roses we find in … Continue reading “Bread and Roses”