“Building our capacity to open with curiosity and empathic care to another’s experience, feelings and needs also allows us – and actually requires us – to open more deeply and compassionately to ourselves as well, strengthening our capacity for meeting all life’s challenges.” So says the Rev. Cat Cox, who offered us an online introduction […]
Our annual Solstice Eve Celebration aligns the rhythms of our hearts and our spirits with the rhythms of the earth and sky. Come, center yourself in the midst of the holiday hustle and the challenges of these days. Singing, silence, candlelight, fire, and hot, spiced cider guide us through this turning edge of the year. […]
At this still point, when the sun’s annual journey along the morning and evening horizons pauses for a time, preparing to change direction, we, too, slow down for this “moment of magic” to notice the gifts ready right here, to recognize the powerful opportunity between what happens and our response, and to see if there […]
Come, gather in the spirit of presence—perhaps not the presence of cheer that is often expected and maybe even forced this time of year, but the presence that allows us to sit with all that we feel, especially the sorrow that might weigh heavy on our hearts. This is a time to acknowledge that grief […]
Come, gather in open-hearted, open-minded community to celebrate “the gladness of Christmas, which is Hope, the spirit of Christmas, which is Peace, and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.” Carols, poetry, candlelight, messages for all and all ages to notice and celebrate what wants to be born in us. You are invited to bring […]
The magical energy of Christmas Eve midnight services gets channeled this year into this intimate, less formal (and not so late) service of candlelight, singing, silence, connection, mystery and wonder, with Rev. Kevin at the piano. Come, center, settle, sing, listen within, connect, breathe, be… with Rev. Kevin Tarsa
A tradition since 2005, we will gather informally for Cider Sunday. We use this time to reflect on the year that is ending and anticipate what lies ahead. The tone may be more somber than celebratory this time, but what is unchanged is the strength, courage, and joy we gain from gathering together, in good […]
