“The role of the artist is to make the revolution irresistible” wrote civil rights activist Toni Cade Bambara. “Resistance and change often begin in art” said science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin. Come celebrate some of the art that is nourishing resistance to forces of degradation and despair. Worship Leaders: Rev. Darcy Baxter, Sharon … Continue reading Making Resistance Irresistible

Beauty is not incidental– beauty nourishes us so that we continue doing our parts to grow the beloved community, in the face of all that disheartens us. Come celebrate the glorious beauty we are surrounded by at this time of year (if your allergies allow!)  Please wear your boots or sneakers and a coat as … Continue reading Beauty is Essential

Audre Lorde writes in her poem A Litany for Survival that “when we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard nor welcomed but when we are silent we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.”  In this service, you will be invited to reflect, write, and then share your hope … Continue reading It is Better to Speak