Author: Carolyn Kerns

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

Getting Free

Getting Free In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenJenny Weaver, Worship AssociateTheologian Anthony Pinn writes that “It is the affirmation of black humanity that emancipates black people from white racism, thus providing authentic freedom for both white and black people.” In this service, we will unpack this quote … Continue reading Getting Free

Building a Better Phone Booth

Building a Better Phone Booth In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev Zackrie VinczenGregory Cook, Worship Associate Have you noticed the stark lack of phone booths in our world today? Why is that? Join us as we consider if it’s time to build a better phone booth.

The Clergy Consultation Network

The Clergy Consultation Network In-person service in Webster Hall at 10:00 a.m. with live stream Rev. Zackrie VinczenJohanna Munson, Worship Associate Recent challenges to Roe Vs Wade have sparked many religious communities to reflect on their stance on matters of abortion and reproductive care. However, this is not the first time such conversations have taken … Continue reading The Clergy Consultation Network