Speaker: Rev. Rob Hardies

Why The Buddha Sat Under the Bodhi Tree

Earth Day Sunday

On this Earth Day Sunday we begin with the story of the Buddha’s Enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree and reflect on the powerful connection between the Earth and our own spiritual growth and enlightenment.

What Doubting Thomas Believed

Easter Sunday

Let’s face it: many view the Easter story with skepticism. Risen from the dead? Really?  But these resurrection misgivings are nothing new. In fact, they’re written right into the Easter story itself, through the experience of the character we call “Doubting Thomas.” What can … read more.

What Shall We Do With Our Broken Hearts?

We have a lot to grieve these days—from the many losses in our personal lives to the catastrophic losses facing our society and world. What does it mean to mourn in such a context? How can our mourning heal our hearts and fuel ourhttps://youtu.be/nyvQavJadRk work for prophetic … read more.

The Lotus and the Muck

How do we transform past loss and disappointment and make of them something beautiful? This is a perennial issue in our spiritual lives, and a useful question for our congregation as we regroup from pandemic losses and build a bright future together. Please join us … read more.

Close Encounters of a Holy Kind

Celebration and Rededication of our Meetinghouse

As we celebrate and rededicate our restored Meetinghouse, let’s reflect on the meaning and purpose of a Meetinghouse. Who or what do we “meet” when we enter the Meetinghouse? What’s at stake in these meetings? What would it mean to … read more.

Call and Response

Are you fed up with New Year’s resolutions? Have you discovered that, on its own, your resolve (your will) is insufficient to the task of re-creation and beginning anew? The good news is that we can rely on resources more powerful and plentiful than our … read more.