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Posts from September 2017

Cause, Effect, and Punishment

Sunday, Oct 22 – 9:30am and 11:15am Cause, Effect, and Punishment – A Zen koan I know asks “Does an enlightened person fall under the laws of cause and effect?” This koan will be our second sacred text for a sermonic reflection on mistakes, punishment and forgiveness.

A Hard Act To Swallow

Sunday, Oct 15 – 9:30am and 11:15am A Hard Act To Swallow – The Book Of Jonah is a curious story about a cowardly procrastinator who reluctantly, and despite his own efforts, becomes a prophet for compassion, mercy and justice. This sermon will be the first of two exploring sacred text through a liberal religious lens. We’ll look at what Jonah’s story…

Love, Grief, and Grace

Sunday, Oct 8 – 9:30am and 11:15am Love, Grief, and Grace – Many people say that they feel very alone at times of loss, and yet that is exactly the time when we become part of the largest community the world has known. Everyone who has been part of the community knows that asking and offering forgiveness can offer a path forward.