On Tears
Abby will reflect on tears, why we cry, how it can be beneficial, how it can be damaging.
Speaker: Abby Krueger
Words
We often say we care about deeds, not words, but we must care about words. Words are actions, and words cause actions. Abby will reflect on how our ability to use language as a gift is endangered, why this matters, and what we can do about it. For a children’s story, we will read from … Continue reading Words
Potluck Worship
On New Year’s Day, we will hold another “pot-luck” service, led by Abby Kreuger and Dennis O’Brien. The theme is “Out with the old, in with the new.” Please bring any readings or poems which speak to you of this idea, and we will share them with the congregation.
All Souls and All Saints
The end of October is a traditional time to observe rituals between life and death, we will have opportunities to remember and celebrate our ancestors. Please bring a “memorial object” – it could be a photo, or something which reminds you of a person (a book? A scarf?), you will be invited to put them … Continue reading All Souls and All Saints
Circle Worship
Join Abby for a “potuck” service on the theme of “home.” Bring a poem, a quote, a couple-minute reflection, a song, etc, to share with the congregation.
Caregiving
How do we respond when we are called to care for someone else? how to we give and accept care? what costs and rewards do we find?
War and Peace
Abby will look at questions of how to be a pacifist when fighting seems the right option, is “good war” an oxymoron? Readings will include In Flanders Fields and a section from the Hebrew Scriptures where Abby’s name sake (Abigail) is featured – Abigail is the only woman in the Hebrew Scriptures who is described … Continue reading War and Peace