As we stand on the threshold of a new congregational year as well as the Jewish High Holy Days, we explore the sacred act of beginning. Drawing on the creation narrative of Genesis, we will reflect on how returning to the roots of our interconnectedness offers a necessary foundation for hope and healing in these complex times. This message invites us to consider how love serves as the home where our interdependent lives truly flourish.
Rev. Theresa “Rivka” Gevurtz is an interfaith minister, spiritual director, and Reiki master based in Gresham, Oregon. She serves as the Dean of Academics and Director of the Sacred Justice Ministry Program at The Chaplaincy Institute, and is a graduate of Starr King School for the Ministry. Rivka is passionate about weaving together ancestral wisdom, social justice, and the contemplative arts to foster community resilience and spiritual growth