Notes on Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a hotly contested concept in our current political climate. Rev. EB shares ideas on clarity and solidarity.
Archives: Services
The Backbone of the Movement
Corretta Scott King wrote “women have been the backbone of the whole civil rights movement.” On this Sunday, we look at the legacies of Scott King and other Black women organizers.
Blessing Bodily Autonomy
Respect, responsibility, and relationships: these are the core themes of the “Our Whole Lives” sexuality education curriculum some of our younger congregants will be taking this winter. On this Sunday, we explore our values around sexuality and bodily autonomy.
Rippling
This service explores the quiet, enduring power of rippling: the way our presence, care, and love continue to shape others—long after moments pass & without our ever knowing it. Through stories of hospice, gratitude, and everyday compassion, we reflect on how meaning is carried forward not by recognition or achievement, but by the unseen ways … Continue reading Rippling
What We Need Is Here
This Sunday- halfway between Christmas and New Years Day- in the waning days of a year filled with much tumult and also some reasons for hope, is a fine time for a holy pause. No need to rush, no fireworks, nothing to buy or prove or produce. In the pause, let us stop and see … Continue reading What We Need Is Here
Christmas Eve
Join us for our traditional service of lessons, carols, and candlelight. The service traditionally concludes with the electric lights turned off, and then congregation lighting their candles from one common source, passing the flame down the pews, “sharing the Christmas light” with each other as we sing “Silent Night.”
Rulers and Refugees
We retell the stories of Jesus’ birth, following the stars and the Magi to a migrant baby far from home.This is a semi-rehearsed interactive pageant-lite. Both adults and children: if you want to read a line or two, or dress up like Mary and Joseph, please contact Rev. EB by Friday, December 13. Children who … Continue reading Rulers and Refugees
Circle ‘Round for Freedom
On this Sunday, we center in the inherent worthiness of every person and our witness against mass incarceration. We hear from congregants participating in Partakers’ “College Behind Bars” program providing community mentoring for incarcerated women and men pursuing their degrees and educational opportunities. We will also take a special collection for Partakers.
Rulers and Refugees
We retell the stories of Jesus’ birth, following the stars and the Magi to a migrant baby far from home.This is a semi-rehearsed interactive pageant-lite. Both adults and children: if you want to read a line or two, or dress up like Mary and Joseph, please contact Rev. EB by Friday, December 13. Children who … Continue reading Rulers and Refugees
God in the Rubble
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