Ernest Hemingway once said: In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 12-16-24

The practice of repair can look like a lot of things–from learning how to repair our personal relationships to social justice movements that demand the dismantling of oppressive systems. Nick … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director- 11-18-24

I often have to leave out many of the inspirational words that I find each week and want to incorporate into a worship service. But isn’t it something to be … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-11-24

Feeling is revolutionary, a disruption of the status quo. Though it feels personal and happens in our bodies, it doesn’t need to be a solitary action. Feeling and connection bring … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-4-24

I’ve been wanting to share this poem for a while now but couldn’t find the right place to put it. I think it fits well here, at the end of … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-28-24

Many of us are getting our power turned back on (mine came on this morning, Alleluia!). We’ve been working hard to clean up our yards. Maybe we’ve found gas for … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-14-24