Through stories from my service in the Army, I explore how personal identity can both align with and resist the expectations of institutions. This sermon reflects on what it means to live authentically in spaces that often demand conformity, and how embracing one’s truth is a form of courage in itself.
In a world that prizes doing over being, this service invites us to pause, breathe, and open our hearts. Together we’ll explore how stillness and rest can nurture compassion—for ourselves, for one another, and for the wider world. Through reflection, music, and silence, we’ll practice cultivating a gentler way of being present to life’s challenges … Continue reading Finding a Stillness: Compassion and Rest
How do we find self-compassion when also trying to be accountable for our actions? This sermon is inspired by Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement.
In life we sometimes are placed in positions to help others with the favor we have be given. When we decide to use that favor for the benefit of others we are all better for it.
Join us as we gather together to explore ways of self care. This service is rooted in the work of The Sift blogger, Doug Muder, who advises us in how to restore insanity during times of “hysteria.” Reverend Margo has additions for daily living.
