Today, we will discuss and reflect on the lessons of a story told of A.J. Muste, a famous peace activist from the era of theVietnam War who did a solo candle protest in front of the White House. I encountered this story in theological school. A reflection at the time was an invitation to consider … Continue reading “When Should We Change With the Times, and When Should We Refuse To Let the Times Change Us?”- Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

This is the season of Lent; let us explore the Psalms of Lamentation. These are pieces of the Hebrew Bible rarely heard in services, and I hope this discussion is healing and insightful. The Psalms accompany the psalmist from rage, pain, and loss until they are ready to return to praising God. May this discussion … Continue reading “Lamentation and Bringing All That We Are to the Divine”- Rev. Kathryn Adams, Minister — In-person & Zoom

Father Richard Rohr offered a beautiful description of the universal Christ and stated that creation is the first Bible. As we near Easter, let us explore what a universal Christ could mean today. What would this call us toward in our times?

What is it? Who has it? Consciousness has been an expanding area of learning over the past several years. We are increasingly aware of more creatures being conscious and how our consciousness grows, develops, and can change over time. Psychedelics have the possibility of interacting with this development and to heal.

Epicureanism is a Greek polemical philosophy that is often confused with Hedonism, seeking pleasure, comfort, and high living, while Epicurus taught to take enough pleasure to prevent or stop pain. This philosophy resonates with the changes we are called to make this Earth Day.