Topic: Mystery

Flowing into the Mystery

Join us in the sanctuary or on Zoom this morning to contemplate the beautiful mystery of life. We will prepare our hearts for the new year with a flowing hour of music, readings, poetry, meditation, and a simple ceremony releasing the old to create space … read more.

Candles and Carols – 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve

In this traditional Christmas Eve Service, the choir will grace us with their presence as we explore the wonder of the nativity story. The service will end with our traditional candle-lighting and singing of Silent Night. Service in person and on Zoom.

Zoom Service Recording

No Rehearsal Pageant – Christmas Eve

That’s right, you saw it here first, this is a no rehearsal pageant! Bring costumes if you can, if you want: stars, angels, animals, shephards, kings, etc! Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, School of Spirit staff Kitty Kalebarn, Apollo Blue and Ari Atarka; Kelly LoGiudice … read more.

Winter Solstice

Come rejoice in the Winter Solstice, the transition from dark to light as the Wheel of the Year turns once more. We’ll hear the wisdom of the Winter Goddess and celebrate together as we explore how Pagan celebrations influenced some current holiday traditions. Kelly LoGiudice … read more.

When Hope is Hard to Find

Join Rev. Lydia, service associate Eric Williams and musician Julie Morris for a contemplative evening of sharing, designed especially for those who find the holiday season challenging (for whatever reason). This is in-person only in the Fellowship sanctuary.

Led by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry and Service Associate … read more.

Mystery: Bodhi Day

Bodhi Day, celebrated on December 8 and also known as Rohatsu, is a Zen Buddhist celebration of the day the Buddha reached enlightenment. This Sunday, guest speaker Judith Simmer-Brown, a Buddhist teacher and Professor of Religious Studies at Naropa University, will explore this holiday and … read more.

The Mystery Doorways

We talk about having our Sunday services providing opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, and what it says about our attempts.

The Mystery Doorways

We talk about having our Sunday services provide opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, … read more.