In a famous set of experiments, psychologist Albert Bandura helped people unlearn their fear of snakes—not through reasoning, but through watching others gently touch what … Read the rest “Learning a New Response”
When Jim Henson died, people didn’t only speak of loss. They spoke of presence—of how his voice, his characters, his particular way of making meaning … Read the rest “Easter: The Love That Remains”
Our sanctuary offers safety in perilous times. Let us consider and cherish our principled support of our community and of one another. And let us … Read the rest “Gathered Here”
The Islamic holy month of Ramadan has just come to a close. Let’s reflect together on how our pluralistic values can help us reach across … Read the rest “If We Must Err”
Some growth comes gently; some only through heat and pressure. This sermon tells the truth about rupture without romanticizing suffering. We ask what kinds of … Read the rest “When Fire Is the Teacher”
Not all transformation is about becoming new—some of it is about the ability to adapt that allows us to continue forward. We reflect on the … Read the rest “What Holds Us Together”
This sermon explores attention as a moral and spiritual practice. When the world is bent on erasure, sustained attention becomes resistance. Before anything can change, … Read the rest “May These Never End”
“We are held by what we hold in common.”— Robin Wall Kimmerer
As we take the opportunity to pledge support to this community, we … Read the rest “There Will Your Heart Be”
“We are not what other people say we are. We are who we know ourselves to be, and we are what we love. That’s okay.” … Read the rest “Who We Know Ourselves To Be”
Drawing on the prophetic witness of Martin Luther King Jr., Fred Hampton, Archbishop Oscar Romero, and the radical story of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel, this … Read the rest “Jesus – Enemy of the State”
Let’s lean into the wisdom of the calendar, as we land halfway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. What are the lessons of looking forward … Read the rest “Halfway There”
“The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives the rose.”– Hada Bejar
We’re going to really lean into what we love about our congregation: … Read the rest “The Sweetness of Giving”
