“All our wisdom is stored in the trees.” – Santosh Kalwar
This past Sunday afternoon, I was fortunate to take a little time on a forest path near to my home. Truly unstructured windows of solo time feel like a luxury somedays, but I keep striving … read more.
I wrote this winter solstice reflection this morning. I hope you enjoy: In the darkest hour, may the inner light of insight be your compass. Rest, reflect, find ease, know peace. The pace of the soul moves far more slowly than we are taught; allow … read more.
There is a famous quote from Rabindranath Tagore that I have held with me and done my best to integrate for over a decade that reads, “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and … read more.
“Hope just means another world might be possible, not promised.” – Rebecca Solnit
“These times are urgent. Let us slow down.” – Bayo Akomolafe
Reflecting on and creating from December’s monthly theme of hope may bring us both a sense of rest and unrest. Community building and justice work … read more.
Our next book will be The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: The True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession, by Allison Hoover Bartlett.
In the tradition of The Orchid Thief, a compelling narrative set within the strange and genteel world of rare-book … read more.
On this holiday week, as we wrap up the monthly theme of gratitude, I am sensing into the deep well of it I have for this congregation and our wider community. The more I grow, the more deeply I understand our interdependence and … read more.
“Thank You” by Ross Gay
If you find yourself half naked
and barefoot in the frosty grass, hearing,
again, the earth’s great, sonorous moan that says
you are the air of the now and gone, that says
all you love will turn … read more.
“Prescription for the Disillusioned” by Rebecca del Rio
Come new to this day.
Remove the rigid
overcoat of experience,
the notion of knowing,
the beliefs that cloud
your vision.
Leave behind the stories
of your life. Spit out the
sour taste … read more.
Please note that Macey will be available for conversation about the possibility of creating a series of speakers and workshops monthly on Wednesday evenings, today from 2-3pm in the downstairs CFD classroom. This could be a really effective way to connect new people to our space, … read more.
Upcoming Activities
Postponed: Sunday, November 16th, Young Adult Luncheon 12-1:30pm
We will meet later in the month than usual due to a scheduling conflict.
Macey will provide soup, bread, sweets, and guided conversation among 18–35-year-old participants. If children are present, they are welcome to stick around … read more.
