For some, the word virtue sounds a little too much like Protestant Puritanism – dour and strict. Rather, let’s consider a virtue as something more like a personal asset, a state of mind, an outlook and attitude where practicing a virtue is a special sort of ‘power’ enabling us to experience a deeper level of well-being, that is, happiness. Since we aren’t born with or without virtues we can freely choose and consciously cultivate them rationally and systematically. We learn how to be virtuous. We practice being virtuous until that practice becomes a habit. We cultivate the virtues and in this intentional activity of cultivation of particular qualities, attitudes and outlooks leads to happiness. What are these virtues? How do we practice and cultivate them for our happiness? Join us Sunday, March 23 for a fun and interesting look into the virtuous practices that cultivate happiness.

The Rev. Dr. Alan Shear is a retired college professor currently serving on the Tree of Life Worship Arts team. He has taught courses in philosophy, religion, ethics and history. He currently practices being virtuous with his friends and family.

• Speaker: Alan Shear
• Worship Leader: Leah Mikkelson
• Music: Bryan Wright

This Sunday our students are invited to participate in parent supervised Create Cafe during the service. After the service, everyone is invited to stay for coffee and conversation.

To Attend in Person

In accordance with CDC guidance, masks and vaccination are optional. We will ask you to sign in with your contact information for possible contact tracing. We ask you let us know if you find you have a COVID infection within a week of attending a service. 

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Meeting ID: 847 0286 6562 Passcode: 929464

Topics: Happiness