In our throw-away culture there is real power in choosing to mend rather than replace things both large and small. We can think of mending as an act of love and responsibility, a refusal to discard what still holds life. And when we are able to make those repairs ourselves, there’s a spiritual power to the mending that … Continue reading “The Art of Mending” – Rev. Libby Smith, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
Existentialism, that humans exist first and then define themselves, is a very empowering philosophy that sometimes gets mischaracterized as “anything goes.” Yet, when our choices literally define who we are, we hold both the power and weight of those choices. Essentialism holds that who we are is set before we exist and that our choices … Continue reading “Existentialism, the Power and Weight of Choice” – Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom
What does it really mean to be “normal”? We will reflect on that question and how it is influenced by our community, and the implications in our relationships as well as our physical and mental health.
