“When A Nobody Became a Somebody” — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. A Passover and Easter Celebration that reminds us that resistance is sacred work honored in both the Jewish and Christian scriptures. We will dedicate the children of the Vasquez family and abundant music will soar from both the Family and the Chalice Choirs!
“No Permanent Enemies. No Permanent Allies”— led by the Revs. Anya and Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-ministers. Our civic and political lives are suffused with negotiations, compromises and outright conflicts. We resist dangerous ideas and bad policy by confronting the people that are perpetuating the ideas and proposing the policy. This service invites us to hold these truths in the balance with our first principle that recognizes everyone's inherent worth and dignity. And in a celebration of Spring, beautiful music and artistry abound.
Many believe it is not possible to be a sensitive person and to have good boundaries. That fallacy is an affront both to boundaries and being sensitive. Join Rev Scott as we explore remaining open to the needs and pain around us while attending to our own needs as well.
Safety isn't safe, but vulnerability serves our collective strength. In community with our Coming of Age youth we discover both our brokenness and wholeness, our susceptibility and our fortitude. Join Rev. Anya, the Coming of Age class, the full Worship Team, and some incredible musicians for this invitation to vulnerability and strength.
It is sadly too frequent that we believe we must be whole, or even perfect, to be of service. In truth, service can make us whole and our broken places can become the sources of our greatest strength.
Tenderness is what love looks like in private. Justice is what love looks like in public. Covenant is what love looks like in community. Accountability is what love looks like in relationships. ‘Revolutionary love’ is the choice to labor for others, for our opponents, and for ourselves in order to transform the world around us. These are the many ways to nurture love. Our service is full of music, energy, joy... and you, if you choose to join us!
