How we chose to wait may define how we live our lives. Though our world encourages us to believe we never have to wait, waiting is perhaps the one activity that allows us to claim our humanity. In those moments when something demands we stop, are we given the chance to be our best selves? … Continue reading The Art of Waiting
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
Our Water Communion Service always marks an “in-gathering” and the start of our church year. We celebrate coming back together by pouring out water that represents our summer experiences or symbolizes our relationship to water. For our worship, together we pour water to honor a meaningful experience, or collected from a special occasion, or to … Continue reading Water: An Invitation of Life
We can sometimes limit invitation as something we offer to strangers. What about the invitation Love gives to us? Love can invite us to connect with our whole and full selves, and to invite each other to do the same. Join Chaplain Dave Becker, worship leader Leah Mikkelson, and the Tree of Life community in … Continue reading Invitation, Connection, and Belonging
