Author: Carolyn Kerns

Poetry for the Earth

Poetry of the Earth In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. There will be not live-stream for this service. Rev. Zackrie Vinczen This service will invite us into a time of music and reflection as we consider poems that express our connection to the Earth.

Easter

Easter In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenJohanna Munson, Worship Associate The story of Easter is one of betrayal and hope, sacrifice and redemption, but is the story we all know the whole story? This Easter we will consider an additional account provided by the betrayer himself: Judas … Continue reading Easter

The Poet’s Memoir

The Poet’s Memoir In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenGregory Cook, Worship Associate Understanding a poet’s life often provides us insight into understanding their poetry. In this service we will consider the role of the memoir as a tool of artistic interpretation.

The Secret to Happiness

The Secret to Happiness In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Fran Korten, Guest SpeakerJohanna Munson, Worship Associate In the U.S. Declaration of Independence, we are told that we have an inalienable right to the pursuit of happiness. But is pursuing happiness a good idea?In this service we will examine various … Continue reading The Secret to Happiness

Things Left Undone

Things Left Undone In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenJenny Weaver, Worship Associate There are more things to do in life than time allows us to get done. Whether it’s in a day, a year, or a lifetime, there is always more to do. In this service we … Continue reading Things Left Undone

Building a New Way

Building a New Way In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenNancy Philip, Worship Associate In this service, we will consider personal and congregational possibilities while reflecting on what it can mean to be an actively participating and contributing part of the social and spiritual family that we recognize … Continue reading Building a New Way

Religious Absurdity

Religious Absurdity In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie Vinczen Mike Cox, Worship Associate  In 2005, 24 year old Bobby Henderson wrote a satirical letter to the Kansas State Board of Education professing a belief in a supreme being known as the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Since then, what started as … Continue reading Religious Absurdity