If compassion means feeling the suffering and sorrows of another, the first step must be being able to hear those sorrows. Too often we find ourselves planning our argument, rather than hearing what another has said. Or as the Buddhist teaching tale puts it, our … read more.

There are days when I wonder if religion has a future. But then I remember that part of the challenge we face is that not all religion is created equal. Some beliefs are like a walled garden, and others open us up to new possibilities. … read more.

In this time of massive disruption it can be easy to just focus on what going wrong. But another world is possible, and sometimes it is because of disruption we get a glimpse of what might be. What boxes of possibility might we be able … read more.

Plato tells the story of his teacher, Socrates, who went looking for the wisest man in town. He found that while plenty of people knew something, they often thought they knew far more than they really did. His conclusion was that the greater part of … read more.

Join Rev. Keith & Rev. Eric for an exploration of the way that song keeps our eyes on the prize, that helps us hold on, even when times are tough, even in the face of forces that would keep us down.

Aldo Leopold wrote “A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience, rather than a mob of onlookers.” What does integrity mean when … read more.

What makes a gift, and what makes it worth giving? As Christmas rapidly approaches, join us for our annual rose in the wintertime service, giving and receiving as love shows us how.

I’ve never heard of someone who had an experience of awe that didn’t also call on them to stop and be still. As we transition from a focus on attention to the practice of awe, we invite you to join us, and let your spirit … read more.