You'll See It When You Believe It

You'll See It When You Believe It - November 29, 2023

So much of our world is invisible to us, hidden to our senses. The forces that bind us together, that can turn a gentle breeze on one of the Earth into a fierce hurricane on the other, don't always make themselves known.

This can be true for our inner world, too. As Walt Whitman once wrote, "I am large; I contain multitudes." Rev. Siota Belle will lead our exploration tonight of how what we believe can influence what we are able to see in the world. And that by changing our beliefs, we will be able to see more of the natural good that is inherent to our reality.

Christopher Fritzsche will be providing lovely music, and, of course, there will be tea, goodies, and freshly baked bread.

We look forward to seeing you at 7pm tonight for our Wednesday Evening Service!

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