Alice Walker wrote, “Hard times require furious dancing.” Today we explore the way art and joy are connected to struggles for justice and a fulfilling life.
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It’s an old axiom that sex, religion, and politics are taboo conversation topics. This morning we consider why these subjects are so controversial. Could it be they have something in common?
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This is the fourth in a 10-part sermon series on Compassionate Living, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. Today we examine steps five and six: mindfulness and action. This is the second Sunday of Advent.
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As we process the outcomes of Tuesday’s election, we may be tempted to ignore conflict and disagreement in the hopes of putting ugliness behind us. But spiritual work calls us to stay present to what pains us . . . and others. This is the … read more.
After four months of sabbatical, Rev. Sharon returns to the pulpit just in time for election day on Tuesday! This morning she will share her thoughts on the presidential election and the deep political divisions in our country.
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Practicing compassion starts at home. This morning, we learn about the importance of practicing self-compassion. This is the second sermon in our series on Compassionate Living, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life.https://chaliceuucongregation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/10-16-2016-compassion-for-ourselves-02.mp3
All religions believe in compassion. This morning, we orient ourselves to the idea of compassion, and the ways in which cultivating compassion runs through humanity’s wisdom traditions. This is the first in our sermon series on Compassionate Living, inspired by Karen Armstrong’s book Twelve Steps … read more.
Despite work toward gender equality, expectations about what it means to be “male” or “female” inform so many aspects of our society. In honor of San Diego Pride week, Rev. Elizabeth explores the complexity of gender.
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We live in a world of inner and outer turmoil. How do we address anxiety and frustration in healthy ways?
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Today is Rev. Sharon’s last Sunday with us until she returns to the pulpit on November 6, after four months of sabbatical. This morning she will share her thoughts on her first four years at Chalice.
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