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Introduction to Joy
May 01, 2020

Introduction to Joy

The Jewish religious leader Rebbe Nachman said that the pathway to our true destiny is joy. Joy and enthusiasm are important aspects of the spiritual path, and are needed now more then...


Introduction to Resistance
January 31, 2020

Introduction to Resistance

With our educational focus on Nurturing Inclusivity this church year, we revisit the theme of Resistance, which we first explored in February 2018. Sometimes being a people of resistance involves struggle and...


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January 03, 2020

Introduction to Integrity

We know the usual “integrity advice”: Build your character! Get better at being honest, with others and yourself! It’s about addition, we’re told. Being better. Becoming more. But our faith says it’s...


Invitation to Equity
November 01, 2019

Invitation to Equity

Our second principle calls us to affirm “justice, equity and compassion in human relations.” Justice and compassion are often talked about, but we rarely focus on equity. What does it mean to...


Introduction to Beauty
April 28, 2019

Introduction to Beauty

From Soul Matters Where do you look for beauty? There is universal agreement that we all must make time to visit museums and sit before stunning sunsets. But seeking beauty there is...


Introduction to Curiosity
March 29, 2019

Introduction to Curiosity

In Zen Buddhism, curiosity is part of the “beginner’s mind”, that openness to experience, to question rather then judge, to approach situations without pre-conceptions. It helps us stay open to the new,...