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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
At various times in our lives, we find ourselves, personally or communally, hitting a wall or falling off a cliff. In some ways, life seems to throw catastrophic imperatives at us. Then we have choices, and perhaps those are our greatest teachers. The values we live by give us the guardrails to recovery – not … Continue reading It’s Like This: The Value of Perspective
Together we explore three pillars 1. “We protect the vote because it protects our people.” 2. Community is our antidote to oppression.” 3. Staying connected is a spiritual practice.” Guest Speaker, Chasity Malatesta is an educator, equity advocate, and community leader dedicated to celebrating culture and fostering belonging. With over two decades of education experience, … Continue reading Moral Courage in a Pressured Democracy: An Interfaith Call to Protect the Vote, Protect Each Other, and Stay Spiritually Connected
We gather to celebrate Gavin Barnes’s graduation and to take joy in knowing that life’s journeys and explorations never end. May we all free our inner navigator and take command of the ship of our lives. Reverend Margo Rinehart serves Cedars by welcoming people from diverse theological and religious backgrounds and spiritual beliefs on their journeys … Continue reading Finding Your True North: Celebrating the Graduation of Gavin Barnes
