Sunday, January 20, 5-7pm in Edwards Hall January 20 is World Religions Day, a celebration begun by the Baha’i community around the world to honor the beauty, richness and truths in the diverse religions of the world. Open Spirit invites you to join in an open-spirited, open-hearted dinner and open mic celebration. Bring food to […]
The Traditions of the Season
Dear friends, As we enter into the season of Advent, we enter a season of tradition. Traditions ground us in a rapidly changing world. They bring us together in a world that is increasingly isolating. They remind us of the meaning of Christmas in a time when shopping and stress can take over. At their […]
Open Spirit: December 2018
Candlelight Restorative Yoga: The Kiss of Peace Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4:30pm in Sue Dickerman Hall Enjoy all the benefits of restorative yoga in a nurturing and soothing environment. Rest in comfortable, well-supported positions that gently and passively open the body. Elicit the relaxation response and release layers of physical and mental stress. In this […]
Christmas Fund Collection
On December 23, we will be taking up a special collection: the Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund. This fund—ongoing for 110 years—is one of four Special Mission Offerings received annually in the UCC. Your generous gifts enable the Pension Board’s Ministerial Assistance program to provide help to individuals […]
Parsonage Renovation
If you come onto campus during the week, you may see lots of activity around our parsonage. Our contractor is making good progress and expects to have a beautiful, newly renovated house ready by the end of 2018. We are partnering with Jewish Family Services to provide housing to a family of Syrian refugees who […]
Associate Pastor Search Update
On November 4, we commissioned our Associate Pastor Search Committee in worship. At the congregational meeting that followed, the committee asked for input about the strengths and priorities of our church for the church profile we are putting together. Thank you to everyone who participated! The committee continues to meet bi-weekly to put together that […]
Lunch Bunch Christmas Gathering
Wednesday, December 19 at noon in Edwards Hall The Lunch Bunch invites you to a special Christmas luncheon, featuring turkey, stuffing, and all your favorite dishes. Fran and Debbie will provide turkey and stuffing; everyone is invited to bring a favorite holiday dish. Please sign up on the way to coffee hour or RSVP to […]
December Bible Study
Our Wednesday evening Bible Study group is continuing our study of the gospel according to Luke. We will meet on December 12 from 5:15-6:15 p.m. in the Jonathan House office building, with soup at 4:45. There will be no Bible Study on the week after Christmas.
A Thanksgiving Blessing
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Beauty Beyond What We See
Psalm 65; Philippians 4:4-9 “Remember,” the gentle, soft-spoken Buddhist monk began, “last time I asked you to practice focusing your awareness on your lustful thoughts. Did you notice your lustful thoughts this week?” I looked across the half-circle of meditation students and saw the startled faces of two newcomers. I imagined what they might have […]