Wednesday Evening Service

  Perhaps you have heard that term, "grace," in our community. But what does it mean, and what is its impact on our lives?  Join Rev. Siota Belle at the Center this Wednesday evening at 7pm to dive into how grace--the lovingly unconditional self-givingness of the Universe--can bring us comfort and healing as we wrestle with the most challenging aspects of life.  We will have tea, cookies, freshly baked bread, and a special guitar meditation. We look forward to seeing you and your friends! See you soon, -Russ

This month, our community has been exploring the theme of newness - in our thoughts, attitudes, and habits. It's a journey of renewal and transformation, where we open ourselves to fresh perspectives and embrace change in all its forms. And what better way to delve deeper into this theme than with Rev. Russ Legear's insights? Reverend Russ's topic, "Embracing the New," promises to be a continuation of our month-long exploration. It makes one curious – What unique perspectives will he bring? How will he guide us to incorporate this theme of newness into our daily lives? His sessions are always enlightening, often bringing forth ideas and approaches that are both thoughtful and invigorating. As we stand at the cusp of these new understandings and practices, Rev. Russ's guidance comes at a perfect time. Whether it's about shifting our mindset, adopting new habits, or simply learning to view the world through a lens of positivity and possibility, there's ...

  This past Sunday we spent time visioning on what our 2024 will look like. We had a lot of fun in our workshop and made some beautiful vision boards! But what can we do to keep that vision alive--and, more importantly, make sure we have the motivation to stick with it?  While a vision that is rooted in Spirit will always contain its own motivation, sometimes life can get in the way of that motivation by putting us in situations that can be demoralizing. Having solid spiritual practices can be so helpful in bringing us back into a feeling of inspiration and motivation, despite the circumstances of the world.  Join us tonight as we collect a whole set of creative practices we can employ keep connected to Spirit and its boundless motivation while we walk our vision.  See you soon! -Russ

When I first began my spiritual path it seemed as though I had to work toward some goal where I would become enlightened and transcend all my human limitations. I would love it if that were possible, but the truth is that no amount of spiritual practice will change that I am human. In fact, my spiritual practice has deepened  my experience of being human. I've found that authentic spiritual practice embraces the realization that there is always more to learn and more life to experience. It's the daily recognition that our universe is filled with infinite possibilities, and that I can choose how many or how few of those possibilities I want to embrace.  My humanity reminds me, then, that seeking out spiritual inspiration and connection is a choice that I get to make every day. Because if I don't, I find that life loses its spark, and my mind closes itself off to what is truly possible.  The good news is that there is no limit to the inspiration and connection and possibili...