Author: Carolyn Kerns

All Souls Day

All Souls Day In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenGregory Cook, Worship Associate Reflecting on the lives of our departed loved ones and their impact can bring profound meaning to our lives. This week, we extend an invitation to partake in a reflective ritual, exploring our ongoing connections … Continue reading All Souls Day

Go Gentle into that Good Night

Go Gentle into that Good Night In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Alan Miller, Service LeaderJohanna Munson, Worship Associate From the ancient near East to the modern West, attitudes toward death and the possibility of an after-life have followed a bell curve from pessimism through optimism to pessimism again. But … Continue reading Go Gentle into that Good Night

Brunch & Banter: Cedars Community Conversation

Brunch & Banter: Cedars Community Conversation In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m.No Live-Stream Available Nancy Philip, Service Leader Join us for a time of gathering, sharing meals, hymns, and meaningful conversations. Nancy Philip will lead with a reflection and facilitate the program. Bring your curiosity, questions, and wisdom to share—plus, your favorite Brunch-y … Continue reading Brunch & Banter: Cedars Community Conversation

The Thief of Joy

The Thief of Joy In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Jennie Weaver, Worship Associate  Life is a journey filled with unique paths, but often, we find ourselves getting caught in the web of comparison, robbing us of joy and contentment. In this service we will explore the insidious … Continue reading The Thief of Joy

The Great Evangelical Deconstruction

The Great Evangelical Deconstruction In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Michael Camp, Guest SpeakerMike Cox, Worship Associate Michael Camp shares why many evangelicals today are deconstructing their faith and making some startling and beautiful discoveries. Based on his own experience as a “deconstructed” and ex-evangelical missionary, he shares why this … Continue reading The Great Evangelical Deconstruction

Designing Space for the Possibility of Grace

Designing Space for the Possibility of Grace In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Jennifer Alviar Johanna Munson, Worship Associate  Creative ideas are born in unexpected places. Yet their birth holds genius and magic in it. Join us as we explore together the collective possibilities for grace-filled wonder and transformation. 

Walden in the Anthropocene

Walden in the Anthropocene In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Barry AndrewsRev. Zackrie Vinczen, Worship Associate Given the challenges we face, how can a man who went off to the woods for two years—woods he almost burned down himself a year earlier—tell us anything about the Anthropocene, global warming, … Continue reading Walden in the Anthropocene

Being a Good Neighbor

Being a Good Neighbor In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Gregory Cook, Worship Associate  Being a neighbor isn’t all borrowed cups of sugar and BBQs. Sometimes these close proximity relationships are fraught with tension.   Come join us as we explore the essence of neighborliness together.