Food and eating is such an enormous topic, it could be its own 10-part sermon series. I was glad to hear so many of you connected with the particular slice of this topic (haha, “slice,” get it?!) we chewed on today.
In this morning’s sermon, I … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Mindful Eating
October 4 Sermon: “Savor the Delicious”
Challenge: “Use It Up!” Pantry Challenge–Can you use up the frozen, canned, and dried goods that have been in your freezer, refrigerator, and pantry for months and months?
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing … read more.
Several of you asked me to post the prayer I shared at this morning’s service on forgiveness and Yom Kippur. It is:
I hereby forgive all who have hurt me, all who have done me wrong, deliberately or by accident, whether by word or by deed. … read more.
Voluntary Simplicity: Decluttering
September 13 Sermon: “Make Room for Meaning”
Wednesday, September 16 Potluck Dinner at 6 p.m.
Challenge: Declutter home or office–5 things or 15 minutes a day
Join the Spirit Study Facebook group to share how you’re doing with the challenge
Resources
Blog article: “10 Creative … read more.
Like many churches these days, we record our sermons and post them online so people can listen to them. Not only is it helpful for congregants who couldn’t make it, but it’s a really good way for people new to the church … read more.
Job Summary
The Sunday Worship Musician provides piano solo music and accompaniment for congregational singing for both the 9:00 AM and the 11:00 AM worship services. The dates and number of Sundays per month vary, but generally work out to once a month. Dates will be … read more.
As was announced to the congregation via email on August 19, Colette Jones has passed away after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Her memorial service will be held at Chalice on Saturday, September 19 at 2 p.m.
For those coming from out of town:
Escondido, California … read more.
I am so excited to tell you about a program we’re starting this year, called “Spirit Study.”
Spirit Study is a 10-month invitation to learning, practice, and reflection. Our 2015-16 study topic is voluntary simplicity, the rejection of consumerist, materialist values in favor of choosing … read more.
It’s Sunday around 4 p.m., and I’m still feeling tender and spiritually nourished after worship this morning. Planning our multigenerational services–which aspire to engage us in ways that sermon-focused services can’t–is usually a pretty big challenge. As much as I love worship that is creative … read more.
I promised some book recommendations for those of you who would like to learn more about Neo-Paganism. There are thousands of Pagan books out there, with many, many, many designed to be introductory. These are just a few of my personal favorites:
Wicca: A Guide … read more.
