Leader: Andy Gatchell Even as we live in a world of rapid movement, human beings often fall into the “end of history illusion” — the psychological tendency to assume that who we are right now is the final version of ourselves for the rest of our lives. This perspective has fascinating practical and spiritual consequences. … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “End of History”

Leader: Marsha Howland (with music by Mark Zbinden) Absolutely! Or October, March, June, or July — fresh starts don’t wait for January. Anytime your life circumstances and inner outlook tell you it’s time to renew, it is time to celebrate a new beginning. Come hear examples of these personal pivot points, share your own stories … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “Happy New Year! In August??!!”

Leader: Melissa Martin, Congregational Care & Connection Manager How do we live faithfully, courageously, and gently when the life we imagined gives way to the life that is actually happening? On this Sunday, our gathering centers on the voice and wisdom of Tallu Schuyler Quinn — a mother, a minister, a food justice advocate, and … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “What We Wish Were True”

Leaders: Jamie Irza   “Finding balance” is a continuous process. Sometimes we do it explicitly in a quiet period of meditation, and sometimes implicitly in the endless trade-offs and decisions we make every day. It isn’t a “one and done” proposition, and it looks entirely different from one person to the next — or for … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “Finding Balance”

Leader: Melissa Martin As the deep, golden days of late summer arrive, you are warmly invited to join our casual summer circle to celebrate Lammas (or Lughnasadh) — the traditional festival of the first harvest. Lammas marks the bittersweet threshold where summer reaches its full, ripe maturity and the very first fruits of our labor … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “The Harvest of the Hand: A Lammas Celebration”

“Finding Comfort in Small Rituals” Leaders: Kevin & Alec Kealing In a world deluged with constant suggestions on how to be happier, better, and more productive, let’s step off the treadmill. Many of us have quiet, small rituals throughout our days, weeks, or seasons that gently sustain and balance us. We will begin with a … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “Finding Comfort in Small Rituals”

“Awe: What It Is and What It Does To, and For, Us” Leader: Rob Craig-Comin   Awe is an emotion of deep reverence and wonder, sparked when we experience something so vast it causes us to transcend our everyday understanding of the world. Join us in a supportive sharing circle as we reflect on the … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “Awe: What It Is and What It Does To, and For, Us”

“Between Wonder and Fear” Leader: Sharlene Reynolds Santo Using a short, evocative reading by Elizabeth Harding regarding a hot air balloon ride, we will gather to explore the delicate balance between the fears and the profound joys that life’s unexpected journeys can generate.

“Lingering in the Light: Solitude & Solidarity” Leader: Melissa Martin   As the vibrant energy of early summer surrounds us, our Sunday mornings are shifting into our relaxed, casual summer format. Just one week after the Summer Solstice, we are warmly invited to step into a different kind of sacred space — a morning of … Continue reading Summer Chapel: “Lingering in the Light: Solitude & Solidarity”