The philosopher Blaise Pascal wrote, “In difficult times, carry something beautiful in your heart.” One of the most important secrets to successful social change and social survival is that when we carry beauty, it carries us. This month as a spiritual exercise we are invited to find something to carry with us, a reminder about … Continue reading Carried by Beauty
In this full time, words frequently fail us. So let us turn to music to help us be with all the complexities. Join us for a special music Sunday, featuring our musician Jude Markel, whose music will help soothe and strengthen our spirits. Worship Leaders: Tricia Garcia, Robbie Edge, and Jude Markel. Tech Chaplain: John Lehman. Tech Crew: Vic Whaley … Continue reading When Words Cannot
We welcome back former Modesto poet laureate Gillian Wegener who will offer an experience of beauty through her poetry. Poetry connects us to, and expands on, our own feelings, and is as Audre Lorde said, “a vital necessity of our existence.” Worship Leaders this week are Todd Whiteley and Gillian Wegener. Greeters at the door this week … Continue reading Poetry: A Vital Necessity
Most of us have heard the phrase, “beauty is only skin deep.” Yet beauty is about so much more than “looks” or creation. And what about what beauty does in us, and so for the world? Come explore the many dimensions of beauty through the writings and poetry of John O’Donohue, David Whyte, sacred texts … Continue reading The Many Dimensions of Beauty
Activist and community organizer adrienne maree brown writes that we should pace our efforts to the “speed of trust.” What can emerge when we stop expecting mechanistic efficiency and change our tempos to the speed of trust? Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Sharon Arpoika, and Haruko DeArth.
Music takes us to emotional and spiritual depths that words cannot. This Sunday, we welcome the trio of Jorge Torrez, Amanda Jane Ross and Tanya Harris for a special music Sunday, inviting their music to stir, provoke, and move us towards Beauty. Worship leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Haruko DeArth, and Jorge Torrez.
Throughout our lifetimes, we humans have opportunities to grow in so many ways. Our early years are particularly rich in growth–our bodies and brains are growing and adapting more actively than in any other period of life. Come celebrate the journey of growth as we honor the youth of our community. Worship Leaders this week are Rev. Darcy, Brian Wise, and Jorge Torrez.
