TPC Talk Guidelines
This private group has been created to facilitate communication among members and friends of Theodore Parker Church. As members of a Beloved Community, we strive to live in alignment with … Continue reading TPC Talk Guidelines
Author: Steve Greene
The Spiritual Practice of Cultivating Ooh-la-la Moments – November 6, 2016
Nancy Wilber leads this service beginning our exploration of awareness, November’s theme. Where might cultivating “ooh-la-la awareness” take us in terms of joy, wonder, and new possibilities for love? Listen
Are There Saints Among Us Anymore? – October 30, 2016
The ancient celebration of Samhain (our contemporary spinoff being Halloween) encouraged the Catholic Church to focus attention on those who had died with two annual celebrations: All Saints Day, November … Continue reading Are There Saints Among Us Anymore? – October 30, 2016
The Whole Orchard – October 23, 2016
A talk about unrelenting transformation, its attendant losses, yields and supports, by artist, writer, and West Roxbury resident Hannah Burr. Listen
Some Place for the Singing of Angels – October 16, 2016
Howard Thurman reminds us, “There must be always remaining in every life, some place for the singing of angels; some place for that which in itself is breathless and beautiful.” … Continue reading Some Place for the Singing of Angels – October 16, 2016
Love to Guide Our Way – October 9, 2016
Sometimes our discoveries are uncomfortable. The weekend that we associate with Christopher Columbus, for example, is gaining momentum as a time to acknowledge the experiences of indigenous peoples, many of … Continue reading Love to Guide Our Way – October 9, 2016
Diving into the Deep End – October 2, 2016
Is it brave or foolish? Our October theme is discovery. We begin by considering what we learn about ourselves when we are able, or even able to consider, “swimming” in … Continue reading Diving into the Deep End – October 2, 2016
Harbor Me – September 25, 2016
The spiritual lives of LGBTQ people as outsiders to mainstream culture offer mainstream populations a rich point of reference. Harbor me is not just a wish for safety but a … Continue reading Harbor Me – September 25, 2016
Everyday Sabbath – September 18, 2016
In a world so rife with change and enforced reinvention, who are we called to become? Or, put another way, how are we prepared to respond, individually and as a … Continue reading Everyday Sabbath – September 18, 2016
Slow Coming to Wakeful – September 11, 2016
A sobering start to our Ingathering Service this year is the reality that it falls on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Our celebration of regathering is tempered by … Continue reading Slow Coming to Wakeful – September 11, 2016