Speaker: Rev. Deborah Bennett

In Gathering 2025- Come, Come, Whoever You Are – Two Services 9 & 10:30 AM

Every time we enter a space, a silent question goes with us: Will I be accepted here? Unfortunately, sometimes we feel the need to “check” parts of ourselves at the door when we go to certain places or are with particular groups of people. But what if there was a place of true, deep belonging? … Continue reading In Gathering 2025- Come, Come, Whoever You Are – Two Services 9 & 10:30 AM

Discovering the Beauty and Power of Devotional Chanting

We all know that music of all genres has the power to shift our energy, enliven us, and even transform us. This Sunday, we invite you to enter into that transformational energy of music through devotional chanting in the style of the great Kirtan tradition. With roots in the ancient Indian Vedic tradition, a kirtan … Continue reading Discovering the Beauty and Power of Devotional Chanting

The Living Tradition at Westminster: Bridging, Teacher Recognition, Volunteer Recognition

This morning’s very special service is a chance to celebrate our senior youth’s Bridging – from Youth to Young Adulthood. We will formally welcome new members into our community and we’ll appreciate the volunteers who served as Religious Education teachers at Westminster this year. Our Living Tradition at Westminster touches all of our lives, even … Continue reading The Living Tradition at Westminster: Bridging, Teacher Recognition, Volunteer Recognition

The Hidden Places of War

Throughout the ages, people and nations have gone to war, always at costs greater than we can imagine. On this Memorial Day, we honor those who have died while in service to the country, and in particular, we acknowledge the often hidden places those victims reside. War is expensive to solve political and cultural conflict, … Continue reading The Hidden Places of War

The Mother’s Journey and Flower Communion

The Mother’s Journey and Flower Communion Each person who becomes a mother travels their own special journey. And while none are exactly the same, just like the protagonist in Joseph Campbell’s “hero’s journey” many mothers discover that each of their journeys contain both epic moments of triumph as well as heart wrenching times of trial. … Continue reading The Mother’s Journey and Flower Communion

Joy For No Reason

“I’ll be happy when…” It’s a statement we probably have all made at once (and perhaps at many times!). While our experience of happiness can feel very conditional, sages throughout the ages have taught that joy, pure deep joy is a state beyond conditions. What would it be like to live in a state of … Continue reading Joy For No Reason