During this darkest time of the year in our part of the world, people of many diverse cultures, backgrounds and religious traditions have created holidays to celebrate which acknowledge our relationship to nature and express our need for hope. We’ll honor the arrival of Yule, the Winter Solstice, Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanza and seek out … Continue reading Tis the Season(s)
The Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Bible is full of stories and parables that can guide us in our spiritual and ethical lives today. While Christian Nationalism seeks to use Jesus and other figures from these texts as weapons of judgement, we know better. Rev. Bruce will explore how the carpenter’s son from Nazareth and others … Continue reading Jesus is My Hero
Humanist leader Michael Werner has written, “Humanism is a devotion to humanity. It is our passionate commitment to the best ideals that are supported by what experience, science, and civilization have taught us.” We will consider the challenge of putting our faith in one another when we witness both the love and care people are … Continue reading Lord, It’s Hard to Be a Humanist!
n the Book of Isaiah, it is written “For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all the peoples.” Almost four years have passed since our congregation officially voted to change our name and so many of our neighbors are being threatened, feeling isolated, and in need of hope. We’ll celebrate the … Continue reading A House for All the Peoples
Certain moments come in our personal lives and in our larger society that we think of as “turning points.” How do our religious values and communal connections help us navigate such transitions? How do they encourage us to persevere and to discover the new directions and new opportunities that lie ahead? Click here to View Service
