Do You See Me?
It’s easy to feel invisible, or different, or estranged. In the ever-changing landscape of “normal,” not to mention a cultural landscape of increasing division and judgment, how is it we … Continue reading Do You See Me?
Speaker: Rev. Anne Bancroft
The Sanctuary of Our Stories
Our theme for the month of October is Sanctuary: finding sacred space within and ensuring space for all. What does it mean, then, to be a people of sanctuary? We’ll … Continue reading The Sanctuary of Our Stories
All God’s Critters – A Service of Blessing
This is a first for Theodore Parker Church! With a vision of radical connection, we invite you to bring your beloved animal, in real or virtual form, to a service … Continue reading All God’s Critters – A Service of Blessing
Water for the Tree of Forgiveness
Sometime this summer, I read about a John Prine album called, “The Tree of Forgiveness.” The phrase stuck with me, reminding me how important the practice of forgiving is — … Continue reading Water for the Tree of Forgiveness
In Service to Holy Disruption
As we gather again to begin the new year, collecting the waters of our individual summer journeys, we may bring a sense of overwhelm at how many things feel out … Continue reading In Service to Holy Disruption
Blessed, Not Burdened
Our Soul Matters Sharing Circle theme for June asks us to consider, “What does it mean to be a people of blessing?” For one thing, I think it means choosing … Continue reading Blessed, Not Burdened
Stand There and Shine
Sue Monk Kidd writes, “When my daughter was small she got the dubious part of the Bethlehem star in a Christmas play. After her first rehearsal she burst through the … Continue reading Stand There and Shine
Labors of Love
What is it we do for the love of another or for the value of the work itself? On this Mother’s Day morning, we’ll celebrate the Flower Ceremony, originally created … Continue reading Labors of Love
I Can’t Draw! (It’s Irrelevant)
Our theme for May is creativity. As the beauty of nature’s unfolding season arrives, we take the time to wonder together about creativity, itself, broadening how we understand the meaning of … Continue reading I Can’t Draw! (It’s Irrelevant)
Still Rising Green
Edging towards the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we’ll revisit our connections to the Earth in all her wisdom. She’s still teaching us! The height of counterculture in the United … Continue reading Still Rising Green