Join Aubrey and Elwood for a thought-evoking service of songs, reflections, and queries about getting along, coexisting, forgiveness, reconciliation, and harmony. How do we get along with those with different views, with whom we have conflicts, and what might that entail in our current society? How do we forgive others and ourselves? What is forgiveness? … Continue reading Harmonizing

“We are all meant to live in joy. The path of joy does not lead away from suffering and adversity but through it. “ –Archbishop Desmond Tutu Joy, as described by so many spiritual leaders and thinkers, is our birthright, a portal to our humanity and connection, a ballast and energizer to our quest for … Continue reading Joy

“Questions, Questions, Questions“ With readings in the form of questions, join Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly for a thought-evoking service of songs and queries. How do we get along with those who have different views? Do we need to examine our own intolerance? How do we spark change and progress? Where and what is our … Continue reading Worship Sunday, July 7, 2024

Summer Services in person in Smith Hall Appeal, Gratitude, Delight, Lament (Or: Help, Thanks, Wow, This Stinks) What is prayer? Fresh berries in a tiny container? A story in a driveway? A thumb on a forehead? Shoes? Is it gratitude, recognition of a miracle, an appeal for help, a curse, an apology, longing, hope, grief, … Continue reading Worship Sunday, July 16, 2023 – 10:00 AM “Appeal, Gratitude, Delight, and Lament”

Joy, as described by so many spiritual leaders and thinkers, is our birthright, a portal to our humanity and connection, a ballast and energizer to our quest for peace and fairness. And yet, joy can be elusive. How do we access joy? What is our daily, our hourly practice? Join Aubrey and Elwood in a … Continue reading Joy