Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-17-25

    Creative minds, look here! (that’s all of you, by the way : ) I have a habit of subscribing to all kinds of newsletters: “unbiased” news sources, social justice organizations, … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-17-25

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-10-25

    Today’s “Ponderings” is more along the lines of “bits and pieces of what’s on my mind,” and probably yours, too: First of all, good news, the Supreme Court has rejected … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-10-25

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-3-25

    I’ve been thinking a lot about how joy is connected to each of the monthly worship themes we are exploring this church year. Being intentional about ways to experience joy … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 11-3-25

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-27-25

    Compassion and Gratitude are intertwined. So, as we transition from October’s theme of “Cultivating Compassion” to November’s “Nurturing Gratitude,” let us not forget to notice how they work together. When … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-27-25

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-6-25

    Picture a person (living or passed on) who has embodied compassion and let it flow through every interaction they have with others. Picture great teachers of compassion. Who comes to … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 10-6-25

  • Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 9-22-25

    Welcome to Autumn! I offer you this poem by Wendell Berry for contemplation on this first day of Fall: Again the air is full of falling: the fall of the … Continue reading Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 9-22-25