Ariel’s service “will include an interesting twist on the sermon delivery many of us are used to. The structure will be a philosophical congregation-wide discussion regarding the problem of personal identity. The discussion will touch on the individual’s sense of self, as well as how it morphs and progresses through time. As this is a … Continue reading Personal Identity
We are responsible for the present moment. Everyone can change small things in a way that is empowering. Denise Stillman, entrepreneur, mother, and immigrant, will tell us about her spiritual journey, and how she battles her dark feelings by sabotaging them and turning them into positive action. Service Leader : Karine Deschamps Chalice Lighter: Brianne … Continue reading Every Moment Counts
From Whom am I led? To Whom do I Serve? Vivianne will give a glimpse into the journey of where her personal life intersects with her professional life – And in so doing – her spirituality is defined as a political statement. She believes in the power of converging art with spirituality, and that such … Continue reading “In the doing, we become”
What is the most important question you are not asking yourself? In today’s sermon, Rev. Heather will consider some of the questions she’s grappled with on her quest for understanding and meaning. What have been, and what are, your deep questions? ‘It’s New Years At the corner of the village Ume blossoms’ Service Leader: Sheila … Continue reading With a Cup of Tea
Naomi Shihab Nye was born in 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri and now lives in San Antonio Texas. Her father was Palestinian and her mother was American. She speaks English and Arabic. She is a poet, songwriter and novelist. She says “San Antonio feels most like home as I have lived here the longest. But … Continue reading Reflecting on Home and Belongings
An exploration of the concept of numeracy as a means to gaining perspective. Timothy shares thoughts on how our intuitive mathematical understanding can be broadened to reveal truths that can seem lost through needless abstraction. An understanding of numbers that seem larger than ourselves can help in our search for self-understanding. Service leader: Christopher Thomson … Continue reading Do Numbers and Mathematics Figure Into Spirituality?
Do you need to go to church to be religious? Why go at all? Calogero Cumbo considers the possible range of motives for church attendance and shares his reasons for going, first when he was a Roman Catholic, and then after his faith journey led him to Unitarian Universalism. As well, he addresses some … Continue reading Confessions of a Church-goer
One of our most cherished members, Jean Merrifield, will speak to us on the subject of Aging Gratefully. There are few more qualified to speak on this subject than Jean (who is 102 years old). Jean’s incredible wisdom and wit serve as an inspiration and we look forward to hearing her perspective on life, aging … Continue reading Aging Gratefully
Further to Part 1 (presented last April), Michael will continue to explore our collective spirituality through two more intriguing international tales and reflections from his family’s “book of life” that they’ve experienced over the years. He will then add a fresh story to illustrate deeper aspects of our spiritual journeys and the pathways that intrigue … Continue reading Tales from a Book of Life, Part 2: Pathways
Rabbi Sherril Gilbert returns to Lakeshore for a third time. She tells us: During the Jewish holiday of Sukkot (beginning on the eve of September 23), Jews all around the world build small outdoor temporary huts. The impermanence of these structures helps us deepen our recognition of our vulnerability as human beings. Dwelling in our … Continue reading The Fragility of Life
