We've spent the summer exploring the call to bridge the gap between current reality and a vision of shalom. Our protective promises (as individuals and as community) tend to keep ... Learn More
Authenticity is a vital ingredient for a fully alive life. And a lack of authenticity is what holds many of us back from being the people we hope to be ... Learn More
Whenever we fall short of what we're aiming for, we have a tendency to experience some degree of shame. While it probably doesn't feel like it, our shame is trying ... Learn More
As we've explored what it means to bridge the gap between current reality and a vision of shalom, we've spent some time considering what has created our current reality. Some ... Learn More
Please bring your most comfortable outdoor chair and your non-human animal family members and companions to this special animal blessing service. William Golding's 1954 novel Lord of the Flies suggests ... Learn More
What fulfilling things do your values inspire you to do in the world? Our Greater Cleveland Congregations Core Team helps our congregation collaborate with other faith organizations to nurture wholeness ... Learn More
Sometimes we make promises to ourselves when we have been hurt. We decide how we must be or what we must do to be safe, loved, and accepted. Those promises ... Learn More
In order to chart a course toward a compelling vision—in our personal lives or as a community—we don't just need to know where we're heading. We also need clarity about ... Learn More
Before we were really making conscious decisions for ourselves about our beliefs and values, we were formed. Even though we didn't have a lot of choice about it, through examining ... Learn More
Authenticity is a vital ingredient for a fully alive life. And a lack of authenticity is what holds many of us back from being the people we hope to be. … Continue reading Authenticity
Whenever we fall short of what we’re aiming for, we have a tendency to experience some degree of shame. While it probably doesn’t feel like it, our shame is trying … Continue reading Overcoming Shame
Human beings naturally experience anxiety. Some of our automatic reactions are habitual ways of alleviating that anxiety. What if our spiritual practices are a means of noticing our predictable defensive … Continue reading Understanding & Managing Anxiety
Faith development happens wherever we gather—in stories, songs, and the care we offer one another. This Sunday, we renew our commitment to one another and the adults and children in … Continue reading Nourishing Faith Together
When we give our word to shalom, we may not know what it will take for us to follow through on that promise. As individuals and as communities, we might … Continue reading Honoring Our Word