"In the long history of heresies, political power and theology are inextricably linked together. How can our pluralist faith, and diversely religious nation deal with this latest crisis?"
Sermons
"Is your faith a trickle, but you remember when it was like riding the rapids? Come and meet other thirsting seekers!"
Rev. Amy DeBeck speaks on loving all of our neighbors in the web of life on this past Independence Day.
Rev. Amy DeBeck celebrates pride with the congregation as the month comes to a close.
Each year, not tied to a date but a season, we recall the Flower Ceremony of the Rev. Norbert Capek. He originated the service to celebrate friendship and unity, during WWII. Bring a flower and take a different one home as we revel in history, love, friendship, and flowers.
Religion, in some form, is part of being human. Going to some house of worship enriches our humanity, and belonging in our Beloved Community makes us stronger for the journey.
Honoring the fallen means looking at ourselves just as much as them. May we gather together for this day of memory.
May is Mental Health Awareness month. We believe in not stigmatizing people for needing mental health help any more than we might need a cast for a broken bone, so where and how can spirituality help?
In England and other countries, there is a Sunday when people return to the church of their childhood/hometown and it is called Mothering Sunday. Church is nurturing for many; what would a Mothering church do? How can church let all know that they are held dear?
Rev. Amy will walk back through the times she was blessed to be present at the end of a life and reflect on what we might wish for, ourselves.
