Speaker: Rev. Karen Brammer

Lessons of the Labyrinth

This service will focus on Lessons of the Labyrinth, an ancient circular shape containing a spiraling pattern that switches direction but always leads to the center. It is used for prayer, contemplation and opening oneself.

Jumping Mouse

This service will focus on a story called “Jumping Mouse” from Seven Arrows by Hyemeyohsts Storm, A Cheyenne born into captivity in 1935. Rev Karen Brammer returns to this book as it is like a prism to see oneself in different ways over time, with … read more.

Empty Hands

If we hold our busy hands as if together, they are an empty bowl, we can remember the emptiness they hold is not different from the emptiness inside the flute that becomes music.

Generational Spirituality?

Generational Differences in Spirituality? With input from elders and youth/young adults in the congregation, we’ll explore some of the dynamics.

This service will also include Chalice Lighters

The Feminine Aspect

We celebrate and explore the Feminine Aspects of life. Mother’s Day began as a movement by women to advocate for peace. The feminine aspect – across many religions – encourages us to balance what are considered male aspects. Yet when we really pay attention, that … read more.

Sources of Hope

Hope is essential yet challenging to find when it comes to seemingly intractable issues like Climate Change and Racism. What sources of hope might serve us to make a positive difference when we can, or as Joanna Macy puts it, “How to Face the Mess … read more.

Vulnerability

Krista Tippet writes in her book, Becoming Wise that, “… failure and vulnerability are the very elements of spiritual growth and personal wisdom… what we know to be our flaws as much as what we know to be our strengths – these make hope reasonable … read more.