Every family has elements of unexpected history, some that stirs pride, some that causes consternation, and our blended faith family is no different. Let’s dive deep and discover how our history has brought us to where we are and how it can help us envision the future.

It will catch up with all of us, eventually. On this Halloween/Samhain Sunday, let us gaze with kindness and curiosity at the mystery that is the end of our lives.

Our efforts to create a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all begin with the decision to stir the pot, to risk being called troublemakers from the status quo.

We are a people of covenant – making sacred promises of how we will be with one another and in relationship to the world. Let’s deepen our understanding of these holy connections.

Gandhi, whose birthday was 10/2, is credited with saying, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” How are we “being” the change? Dare we think beyond our usual limits? (Today we will share the offering with Hearts & Hands.)

Inspired by Brian D. McLaren’s book, Faith After Doubt, we will explore our faith through the lens of doubt.

A bountiful harvest begins with careful cultivation. This service will include our traditional Water Ingathering celebration. Bring water that represents your inner and outer travels, or pour from the common Source as we celebrate the gift of Beloved Community.

On this Labor Day weekend, we are reminded of the actions and sacrifices that were made to benefit the greater good, and we pause to consider how the rampant individualism and consumer culture of the 21st century has changed us. How can we reclaim a larger vision?

Pruning, tending, watering and fertilizing… How will we grow the tree that is our beloved community.

In this time of pre-emergence from pandemic isolation, let us undertake the work of restoration and renewal.