September 28–Being Faithful Fools

Sometimes the hardest thing is risking looking foolish. But many traditions revere the fool as the ultimate symbol of faithfulness. Come explore how we can be faithful fools.

September 21–Everything’s a Mess

“Everything’s a Mess…From Adam & Eve to Bill Gates and Antonin Scalia” Is it Preferable to be kept (safe and secure) or to be free (subject to the whims of chance) and take risks? presented by Don Metivier

Insights from the DRE

And How Are the Children? Among the many fabled and accomplished tribes of Africa, no tribe was considered to have warriors more fearsome or more intelligent than the mighty Masai. It’s surprising, then, to learn the traditional greeting passed among the Masai warriors; “Casserian Engeri,” one would always say to each other. And what it … Continue reading Insights from the DRE

September 14–Safe & Secure: The New American Dream?

Have we traded the American dream of freedom and prosperity for assurances of safety and security? Is our nation becoming increasingly risk-averse and at what cost? Rev. Sean will explore the balance of security and freedom.

Minister’s Mind: Risk

Risk. To tell the truth, most of us are not very good at it. We tend to be creatures of habit and most comfortable when we can rely on what we already know. When we’re asked to take a risk–to attempt something unfamiliar, with no assurances about the outcome–we don’t like it. This month’s theme–which … Continue reading Minister’s Mind: Risk

September 7–Risking It All

We will celebrate the beginning of a new school year with wonderful music, a time to recognize our new teachers and leaders, some thoughts about the importance of risk-taking, and a surprise from the  Tree of Life Board.

August 31–Working

On this Labor Day weekend, Worship Arts Committee member Ron Relic will  lead our service. He and other church members will share their experiences of work and its deeper personal meaning. There will be also be special music.