In the Buddhist tradition, there is a teaching that truth is the moon and teachings are the fingers pointing at the moon. One must not mistake the fingers for the moon, the teachings for the truth they are gesturing toward. Rev. Rachel originally preached on this concept in the fall 2017. You can access the … Continue reading Fingers Pointing at the Moon

In trauma theory, there is the concept of ‘the assumptive world’ – the things we assume can count on without having to think about them. When we experience a significant loss, change, or trauma, our assumptive world disintegrates and we need to rebuild something in its place. Rev. Rachel will explore these ideas further in … Continue reading When the Ground Beneath Us Falters

People’s people are generous people and have a long tradition of caring for one another and the wider community. As we kick off our stewardship season and ask People’s people to make their financial commitments for the coming year, we will celebrate how we have done the work of love within our building and beyond … Continue reading The Works of Love: A Stewardship Service