Wake Now My Senses

The beautiful hymn Wake Now My Senses, calls each of us to consider our shared ministry and the ways in which we are each called to respond to the earth and to our neighbors, with compassion and with conscience. This Sunday, Chaplain Dave will explore how this hymn expresses core values, beliefs, and commitments that may guide … Continue reading Wake Now My Senses

How Curious Are We?

In the “Who’s on First?” comedy sketch from 1938, confusion unspools rapidly (with hilarious effect) and shows us: sometimes a persistent but limited curiosity can lead us down endless rabbit holes. So. How do we see possibilities rather than dead ends? What makes meaningful questions that carry us beyond our assumptions? Why does the “ordinary” … Continue reading How Curious Are We?

The Geography of Hope: Navigating Change through the Tree of Life

Relocating a community is a journey of both grief and hope. Drawing on her own years-long search for a “soul home,” Sarah Woodard explores the Tree of Life as a universal map for navigating life’s transitions. By finding the “middle way” between unconditional love and necessary boundaries, we can create a sacred container where every … Continue reading The Geography of Hope: Navigating Change through the Tree of Life