Joy is of many kinds. Sometimes it comes silently, opening all closed doors and making itself at home in the desolate heart. ~ Howard Thurman Christmas is joy, religious joy,…
Sermons
These are the things we mean by saying, Peace. Second Sunday of Advent: Peace READING Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem was first read by Dr. Angelou at the lighting of…
In fact, the struggle against HIV/AIDS has always been a community affair. In the opening years of the AIDS pandemic, while our government did its best to ignore the crisis,…
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. – Maya…
Sukkot begins on the 15th day of Tishrei and runs for seven days. It is a holiday of happiness, in part due to the celebration surrounding the harvest. READING Hebrew Scriptures…
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: In recognition of the historic, cultural and contemporary significance of the indigenous peoples of the lands that…
"Once people adopt a religion, they should practice it sincerely. Truly believing in God, Buddha, Allah or Shiva should inspire one to be an honest human being. Some people claim…
“In out-of-the-way places of the heart, Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge.” ~ John O’Donohue …
"When it comes to our children, we do not have the luxury of despair. If we rise, they will rise with us every time, no matter how many times we've…
“Every object, every being, is a jar full of delight.” ~ Rumi READING The Guest House JELALUDDIN RUMI, TRANSLATION BY COLEMAN BARKS This being human is a guest house.…
