Minister’s Message I don’t actually believe that I have a spirit or soul, that I am some sort of triune being, with a spirit, mind, and body. I understand myself as a human being, a unity, with humanness expressing itself in a variety of ways. Spirituality (or physicality or psychologically or materially) is, as I … Continue reading October 21, 2020 Minister’s Message
Speaker: Reverend Dr. Rita Capezzi 10 18 20 Order of Service 10 18 20–Homily What Gets in the Way of Listening
Minister’s Message How are you feeling today? Are you well in your body? In your mind? In your spirit? Are you feeling whole? Some of us may not be feeling great, and it can be challenging to know just why we don’t. I’ve learned that a relaxed mind follows from a relaxed body. And so … Continue reading October 14, 2020 Minister’s Message
“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, we have had our summer evenings, now for October eves.” ― Humbert Wolfe Continuing the month of Deep Listening… The turning of the season continues to feel like more of a reality in the past week as we approach the latter half of … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 10/14/2020
The YWCA Mankato and Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato are organizing an All Women’s March and Rally on October 17th from 1-3pm in solidarity with the national Women’s March movement. The March begins in Riverfront Park, with the Rally at the Intergovernmental Center. Rev. Rita plans to be there, and she hopes to some of you, … Continue reading All Women’s March and Rally on October 17th from 1-3pm
Dear Friends, Our Soul Matters theme for the month of October is Deep Listening. What is deep listening, and why might we practice it? Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, offers this reflection: “One of my patients told me that when she tried to tell her story people often interrupted her to tell her that they … Continue reading October 7, 2020 Minister’s Message
“Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.” – Parker Palmer Welcome to the month of Deep Listening! We are already a week into October, and I am feeling so grateful for these warm days. The past week … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 10/07/2020
Speaker; Reverend Dr. Rita Capezzi 10 4 20 Order of Service 10 4 20–Homily Listening for Yourself
Speaker: Reverend Dr. Rita Capezzi 9 27 20 Order of Service 9 27 20 Homily–Renewing Our Commitments to Each Other
“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable.” -David Augsburger Welcome to the month of Deep Listening! Tomorrow marks the first day of October. Lately, I have been feeling the time move both fast and slow. September felt like a whirlwind to me. There … Continue reading Children’s Faith Development Director’s Corner 09/30/2020
