In 1858, Theodore Parker affirmed that the universe “bends toward justice.” Knowing more about the universe now than we did in 1858, we can explain that the universe bends toward justice because it trends toward complexity, which requires cooperation, which results in justice. When we participate in a community, we engage in the complexity, cooperation, … Continue reading “How the Universe Bends Toward Justice” with Rev. Ken Reeves
“Try not to try,” Zen Buddhism advises its practitioners. When that does not work, Zen suggests: “Quit trying not to try.” When all else fails: “Quit quitting.” But what about being in control of one’s life — “the master of my fate; the captain of my soul”? This service will explore the tension between quitting … Continue reading “I Tried Not Trying” with Rev. Ken Reeves.
Rev. Ken Reeves returns this week with a service that supports the principle of cooperation. When people cooperate with each other, with nature, with reality, and with the spirit, our needs are met. Needs met, we are happy. This service tells stories of cooperation involving King Arthur and his knights, sharks, and newly adopting parents. … Continue reading “Cooperation Meets Our Needs” with Rev. Ken Reeves
No service or events due to snow! Stay safe and warm!
Through almost all of human history, people shared food, tools, and support with each other. With the advent of farming people began to own. This service looks at sharing and ownership through history to the present and with an eye to the future. The Rev. Ken Reeves is a graduate of the Starr King School … Continue reading “Primal Sharing” led by Guest Minister Rev. Ken Reeves
Service led by Returning Guest Minister Rev. Ken Reeves
