As we head into a New Year, what do you need to release to be ready? Join us for a morning of reflection and ritual as we metaphorically clean house. Order of Service Prelude:  JOY – By J.S. Bach arranged by George Winston, Pianist, Mileva Saulo-Lewis Opening Hymn: #361 – Enter Rejoice and Come In … Continue reading Fire Communion

Join us for a multigenerational evening of singing, reflection and camaraderie!   Order of Service Prelude: Greensleeves, and Ave Maria by Gounod/J. S. Bach, Lea Casini, French horn; Linli Wang, piano Opening Hymn: STLT #253, O Come, All Ye Faithful Welcome Chalice Lighting: Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert Advent Candles Hymn: STLT #244, It Came Upon … Continue reading All Ages Christmas Eve Gathering

We have been trying to make the invisible, visible, the implicit, explicit as we explore what shapes our realities. This Sunday we will explore how epigenetics shape us. Is there such a thing as free will? Order of Service Prelude: Improvisation by Linli Wang Ringing of the Bowl Opening Hymn: STJ #1053, How Could Anyone … Continue reading Epigenetics

Where you grew up might shape how you perceive reality. This Sunday we will continue to explore the early messages that shaped us. Order of Service Prelude: Daydream by John Ireland, Lyric Pieces by Edvard Grieg, Linli Wang, pianist Opening Hymn: We Shall Be Known by MaMuse Welcome Chalice Lighting: anastasi birosh Wisdom Tale: The … Continue reading The Rest of the Story

We are all raised in a family and societal culture. It can be hard to see the water we swim in, but let’s try this Sunday to make the implicit, explicit.  

Cultures all over the world visit with the dead at this time of year. We will create a ritual this morning to remember our dead. If you have pictures or mementos to share, we will create a small altar. If you lost someone in the past year, we will have time to remember them and … Continue reading Day of Remembrance

Like literally, let’s talk about the changing climate and the impact it has on our lives.  

This Sunday we will bless the pets that bless us. We will be outdoors (and on Zoom) and all well-mannered pets are welcome to join us. Pets that don’t relish travel or other animals are welcome to attend in the form of a picture. We will have a chance to share what makes our particular … Continue reading Blessing the Animals

Humans develop a sort of second skin to protect themselves. It is pretty hard to dwell in the land of inherent worth and dignity for ourselves, so we develop ways to keep ourselves safe. This second skin, however, often leads to conflict. Order of Service Prelude: “Butterflies in Space” by Michael Jones Opening Hymn: #311, … Continue reading Second Skin