Services

How to Garden; and Other Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life

We’ll talk about gardening as a balm for your spirit and a beneficial health opportunity. I have two Mary Oliver poems to share. It should be a fun and enlightening morning. Come comfortably dressed with a willingness to go out after the service and help to weed, spread mulch and otherwise tidy up the Church … Continued

Building Our Community

Reflecting on how we are building our church community, listening to what some are doing, reflecting on what is needed, considering what we can do.   LISTEN:  

Growing up Arab American in post 9/11 US

Reem Hilal, Ph,D., is Associate Professor of Arabic at Allegheny College.  She will speak to us of the joys and challenges of growing up as an Arab and a Muslim American, with some thoughts about what her experiences tell us about our culture. LISTEN:

Creativity and the Divine

Musings on the moments of clarity that make the creative process a wonder to behold.  LISTEN:

I Want to be Just Like……When I Grow Up

Women can be powerful mentors who inspire us to be better than we are. This church has had many over the decades. In this Mother’s Day service, I’d like to reminisce and story about women who have influenced and inspired us over the last 25 years. It may be an introduction to some, a lovely … Continued

No One Comes to This House Who Is Not Changed

Today we will welcome new members.  But this celebration is always a good moment to re-welcome ourselves, to remember why we are here and the power of religious community.  Plus I get to spend time with the congregation that launched me into a career in Ministry.  Hope to see you there!  

 Leadership in Action

What is your leadership style? There are all kinds of leadership styles that we can put into practice. Some skills and attributes are universally important for good leadership like empathy and active listening. This talk will cover some of the important aspects of leadership and how you can lead with purpose and impact.   Elise Michaux, is … Continued

Roots and Stardust: A Journey of Earth, Spirit, and Healing

Explore the profound connection between nature and our inner selves. Through ancient oaks, forgotten dreams, and cosmic whispers, we discover how nurturing our connection to Nature will heal our souls. Join us as we embrace our role as co-creators, weaving magic and reverence into our lives.   LISTEN:

Finding our Calling

Please join us for a reflection on how we might discern our calling and what responding to it might mean. LISTEN:  

Attachment and Liberation

Buddhism understands that suffering is everywhere. The reason for the suffering is related to some form of desire, friction, craving or aversion to the world. This leads to attachment to relationships, things, the status quo, and certain spiritual paths. The Buddha made this diagnosis but also prescribed a cure. The prescription to extinguish suffering includes … Continued