Elizabeth Gilbert, American journalist and author, wrote: “What you produce isn’t always sacred. What is sacred is the time you spend working on the project and what that time does to expand your imagination, and what that expanded imagination does to transform your life.” What an incredibly great question! Let’s...

Let’s explore some of the ways that people pray, meditate, and contemplate. How do these practices differ? What do they offer?

There is a Swedish proverb that says: “Shared joy is double joy. Shared sorrow is half sorrow.” Today is our Spring Music Service. The performers, young and old, will joyfully share their music, and their joy will be doubled as we experience it. And with the doubling of joy, our...

Let’s celebrate Earth Day! You may ask, How might we do that? Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and freelance writer Sylvia Dolson writes: “Walk in kindness toward the Earth and every living being. Without kindness and compassion for all of Mother Nature’s creatures, there can be no true joy; no internal peace,...

Joy and Laughter – Rev. Tom | April 13, 2025 Life is a funny, wild, and ridiculous adventure, just as much as it is serious, deep, or tragic at times. We will consider how laughter and joy, as part of your spiritual practice, can enhance your resilience in these difficult...

Machine Learning Engineer Anshu Mishra writes: “Each day, I eagerly embrace the opportunity to connect with someone new, to listen to their stories, and understand their challenges. It’s a delightful dance of words, emotions, and experiences that allows me to not only learn and grow but also make a meaningful...