Topic: Balance

When the Spirit says “Do”, When the Spirit says  “No”; Inviting the Sacred Yes AND the Sacred No 

It is often easy for us to underestimate the importance of compassionate boundaries in creating a sense of welcome and belonging, for our whole and authentic selves and for those we welcome in our lives and communities.  In our current dominant culture, learning to appreciate our own boundaries and the boundaries of others can feel … Continue reading When the Spirit says “Do”, When the Spirit says  “No”; Inviting the Sacred Yes AND the Sacred No 

You CAN Come First

All of us have experienced the safety instructions at the beginning of an airplane flight. The universal command to put the oxygen mask on our own noses before helping others has become almost cliche. Yet, there is something prickly about putting our survival first. It’s contrary to living in sacrificial love and living unselfishly for … Continue reading You CAN Come First

Retreat, Connect, Repeat

How do we balance our responsibility to society with our need to nourish our spirits? Anne Clough will share her thoughts.

Becoming Real

Brene Brown says “vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.” It is hard to be vulnerable, to be authentic, in a culture that calls us to be anything else. What are the challenges and gifts of vulnerability? We will take a special collection for Jail Brakers. After the service enjoy enjoy a potluck lunch … Continue reading Becoming Real

Balance

Think of standing in a canoe in a still river. No wind or ripple anywhere, the surface glass like. Yet beneath your feet the boat is shifting, even in small hardly noticeable flinches. These invisible flickers of movement from deep in the lake cause you to adjust your balance moment to moment. This is balance, … Continue reading Balance