There are several varieties of love, compassion and many reasons to love. Still, at the core, what is the main purpose of love? Why does it exist? Take some quiet time to reflect on this before February 27th and come explore. Worship Leaders: Haruko DeArth, Todd Whiteley, Jude Markel and Amanda Gilbert.  Tech Crew: Brian Wise. Guest … Continue reading The Core Purpose of Love

Join Rev. Erin and others for “part 2” of exploring Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, and “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. Come continue widening the welcome of black culture into your very be-ing, … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 2

Barbara Peacock’s book, Soul Care in African American Practice, has much to offer in regard to “widening the circle” of our understandings of spiritual practice in general, in the black tradition specifically, and regarding the practices of specific black leaders past and present. In exploring this book and the questions it raises, we widen the welcome of … Continue reading Exploring Soul Care in African American Practice – Part 1

Come explore what self- compassion is, is not, why it often gets lost as a practice, particularly for women and persons of color, and times when it is perhaps most critical. Guest Minister: Rev. Erin Matteson