Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos On this Sunday following the election, there may still be a lot we don’t know. No matter what, however, given the polarized state of our nation, there will be mending to do. Craftspeople will often confirm that mended things can become even stronger at their place of repair than […]

Led by Rev. Dr. Kharma Amos As we gather on the Sunday before election day, we initiate a new monthly theme of reflection–the Practice of Repair. What a timely topic! We all know that some things are wrong in the world and in our own lives. Rather than throwing our hands up in despair, let’s

Led by Rabbi Lisa Vinikoor Rabbi Vinikoor’s sermon comes during the Jewish festival of Sukkot, a joyous festival commemorating the ancient Israelites 40 year journey in the wilderness. Through an exploration of this journey story and Sukkot traditions, Rabbi Vinikoor will reflect on the intersection of Jewish wisdom and the value of deep listening to

Led by Rev Dr Kharma Amos As we complete our reflections on the theme of Deep Listening, we observe many of the spiritual and cultural celebrations that remind us of our connection to the generations before us. Halloween, Samhain, All Hallow’s Eve, All Saints Day, All Souls Day, and more! Let’s think about how we

Led by Rev Dr Kharma Amos As young people, many of us are taught the difference between “Reading” and “Reading for Comprehension.” In similar fashion, we want to explore the difference between “Listening” and “Listening for Transformation.” Remembering the why/purpose behind our activities can be helpful. How might our listening take shape if we understood

Led by Rev Dr. Kharma Amos  As we kick off a month of reflections on the Practice of Deep Listening, let’s begin with the big picture. What Does Deep Listening mean anyway? How do we know when we’ve been truly heard? What do we need to do to enable us to truly listen to another?