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Leaning into the Love and Courage of Our Ancestors: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
As fall arrives, a time of change that can feel confusing and overwhelming, we will gather to take a moment to remember those who have gone before us. Those who walked with us for a time. Those who still inspire us with their courage and commitment, no matter how visible or quietly expressed. Please bring … Continue reading Leaning into the Love and Courage of Our Ancestors: Celebrating the Day of the Dead
Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives
In nature, death is not a factor of special importance; it’s simply part of the turning wheel of Being as it rolls onward through time. But to us in our human world, death is a factor of huge significance. At this time of the year when the “veil between the worlds is thinnest,” and taking … Continue reading Death in Dual (and Dueling) Perspectives
“Spiritual Warriorship” – Buddhist Thoughts on Courage
This service explores Buddhist ideas on remaining faithful to one another during times of challenges. Explore what may be your bravest course of action when faced with difficult decisions and adversity. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to learn from one … Continue reading “Spiritual Warriorship” – Buddhist Thoughts on Courage
The Three Empathies
We’ve been seeing in the news recently that empathy is bad, even toxic. How could this be? Going to the research, we find three distinct empathies. Each has unique qualities worth exploring. This week, we’ll reflect on the three empathies and explore how we can build our skills to use this awesome, human gift for … Continue reading The Three Empathies
Courage: Messages From Everyday Dissidents
Come and hear stories of everyday people who took on established, unjust policies. Stories include the return of land to Indigenous Tribes and Nations. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to learn from one another, search for truth, and answer the … Continue reading Courage: Messages From Everyday Dissidents
The Five Strands of Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalism is better described in terms of themes or strands than a bunch of names and dates. Although one or more of them have been dominant in certain periods, all are still present in our liberal religious DNA. These are, in my view at least, Liberal Christianity, Transcendentalism, Progressivism, Universalism, and Humanism. Reverend Dr. … Continue reading The Five Strands of Unitarian Universalism
Holding on to One Another When Winds of Change Begin to Blow
Explore how our Unitarian Universalist values and the strength of covenant shape and strengthen who we are during these times of change and challenge. Hear what the Cedars community can offer you this year. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys to … Continue reading Holding on to One Another When Winds of Change Begin to Blow
The Benefits of Volunteering
This Worship will discuss service as a spiritual paradox where giving acts as a direct gift to the self. We will highlight how local, tangible actions of communal care allow volunteers to anchor themselves against the overwhelming brokenness of the world.
The Blessings of Water
Join in the annual sacred ritual of the confluence of our life experiences. Come and celebrate the summer water that nurtured our gardens, flowed through our vacations, and sustained our souls. Remember to bring a small amount of water for the communal vessel. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious … Continue reading The Blessings of Water