It’s a very tough time in life. For our careers, our families and our souls. There is a pandemic sweeping the country. And it’s having a severe effect on our mood. And our relationships. Certainly, our future and maybe even our theology and religion. Meanwhile politicians are worried about how all of this will affect … Continue reading What’s So Bad About Feeling Good? [Video]
As human beings, we are familiar with things that frighten us. Our original physiological architecture includes a hard-wired system to pay attention to things that threaten our existence or safety. Upgrades to our human operating system have given us overrides to those rudimentary networks, but we are still learning how to use this new operating … Continue reading Dragons, Spiders, Webs and Churches
No one likes the grammar police. That is, until some mischievous comma crook runs off with your intention and changes what you know you said… or when someone literally says ‘literally’ like a million times (when they don’t). Then, who is there to put a stop to the nonsense. When we all bow to the … Continue reading Finding True North in a Post Truth World [video, audio]
Animals are beautiful. We admire and appreciate them for many things. But one of the biggest things is how they are true to their nature. But they live in different worlds. Pets are a tiny, special segment of the animal kingdom who live in our world. Doing so gives us a deeper understanding of values, … Continue reading (Intergenerational) Animal Blessing
Covenant – the intentionality of being in ‘right relations’ with those around us is an ideal we strive to live up to. And, because we are perfectly imperfect, we (like all human beings) occasionally fall short of our ideals – and those who love us also fall short. How do we acknowledge our shortcomings without … Continue reading Ooops!!! [Video]
Noah had a dilemma. It seems the world was going to hell in a handbasket and, frankly, he was hoping for something a little more promising. Together with his neighbor and the wisdom of the animals of his community, they reflect on a theology that may help guide them toward a more hope-filled future. They … Continue reading Noah’s Dilemma/Water Communion
In his introductory service, Rev. Greg will start off by asking people NOT to be on ‘best behavior’. Instead, he asks them to take the kind of risks necessary to be ‘real.’ Being real means being willing to make mistakes without scrambling to cover them up. Being real means being imperfect. It means being vulnerable. … Continue reading Perfect Strangers [Video]
Although our culture claims a person controls their own destiny, new research shows we might inherit a good deal of pre-loaded software. A forebearer’s experience might influence a descendant’s decision – even if they never meet. This service will explore why knowing the people on whose shoulders we stand helps us live into the full promise within … Continue reading Beset by Our Birth
This global pandemic has rolled in with significant disruption and tragedy. We, who appreciated ‘normal,’ now grieve its passing and wonder what to expect from plan B, C or D. Attention turns to experts for answers. But as James Thurber once said, “Sometimes, it’s better to have a few good questions, then to have all the answers.” The … Continue reading Questions and Answers
