Author: RevSharon

Introducing Spirit Study!

Beloved Community,

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.

After Worship: “Inside Out” Multigen Service

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.

After Worship: Learning More About Paganism

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.

In Memory of Audrey Anderson

We are sad to share that Audrey Anderson passed away last week. We will extinguish the chalice for Audrey at our July 26 worship service.

A memorial service will be held at Chalice as follows:

Sunday, August 30
Memorial Service: 2-3 p.m.
Hootenanny: 3-6 p.m.

Donations in … read more.

After Worship: What book changed your life?

At our July 19 service, we exchanged recommendations of books that have changed our lives. In my homily, I recommended (not for the first time) Michelle Alexander’s New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.

What book changed your life?

Reflections from General Assembly

I attended my first General Assembly June 24-28 in Portland. To be honest, part of my motivation was out of a sense of duty as incoming Vice President, and I knew it would be a good learning experience. I’ve attended, planned and run enough professional … read more.