Ruminations: Dodgeball
Remember when I told you that we were going to have two amazing Christmas Eve services? And we imagined having hot cocoa with one another outside in between? And you … Continue reading Ruminations: Dodgeball
Author: Randy Partain
Ruminations: Holidays
This is not a typical rumination. I’m not even sure that this is the best venue for getting all of this information to you. Hopefully you’ll glance through this and … Continue reading Ruminations: Holidays
Ruminations: Solar
This congregation knows all about solar power. Those big panels in our parking lot serve as a continual reminder of how renewable energy connects to our spiritual values. Our household … Continue reading Ruminations: Solar
Ruminations: Map
When we began our Festival of Lights series on Sunday, we started with the theme of Forgiveness. Letting go of resentment helps clear the way for us to receive hope … Continue reading Ruminations: Map
Ruminations: Sabbath
Sunday marks the beginning of our Festival of Lights series, which will culminate on Christmas Eve. We’ll look at some of the things we might do to shine more fully … Continue reading Ruminations: Sabbath
Ruminations: Award
As we’ve unpacked things, we occasionally come across a box that isn’t labeled very clearly. So, we open it up and check out the contents so we can figure out … Continue reading Ruminations: Award
Ruminations: Vaccination
No, I’m not telling you about updated protocols. We’re still working with the same plans you’ve been hearing about for gathering in person. But I got a COVID booster shot … Continue reading Ruminations: Vaccination
Notes From Our Minister November 2021: Holding History
Through October, we explored “cultivating relationship” from a few different perspectives. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be “Holding History” in services about justice, tradition, and carrying light forward in our … Continue reading Notes From Our Minister November 2021: Holding History
Ruminations: Projector
We are not going all out with Halloween decorations. It’s our first year in town. We’re just getting settled in. We have other priorities. We did set up our Halloween … Continue reading Ruminations: Projector
Ruminations: Clock
A few weeks back, our Ingathering/Water Ceremony was enhanced by an amazing reggae ensemble. They provided some powerful music to our ritual. But the most memorable thing about their presence—the … Continue reading Ruminations: Clock