Topic: Gratitude

Like hope, trust, and love, gratitude is both a feeling and a spiritual practice. W. H. Auden once wrote that on the dull days of life, we must practice our “scales of rejoicing.” A musician practices scales for many lonely hours so that when it comes time to perform, the music will flow naturally from the fingers. Likewise, we can make a practice of our gratitude that will sustain us in both the wonderful and difficult times of our lives.

Original Blessing

Richard Rohr, a Christian theologian, calls out conventional Christianity on its attachment to ‘original sin’ versus an alternative concept of ‘original blessing.’ He notes that “the words ‘original sin’ are not in the New Testament. Yet the Church became so preoccupied with the fly in the ointment, the flaw in the beauty that we forgot … Continue reading Original Blessing

A Melody for Change

Music reflects society, but music can also be a catalyst for change Michael Reason’s multi-media presentation will show how music in the 20th and 21st centuries created social and political commentary and became a global force for change. Dee Dee Camhi is the service leader.

One Year In

On March 15, 2020, the Fellowship canceled its service due to COVID-19 concerns. We have met online since. Every aspect of our community has been touched by the pandemic. We’ll take stock of where we are, one year in, and attempt to foresee what the coming months may be like. Rev. Matt Alspaugh will give … Continue reading One Year In