Moral Courage in a Pressured Democracy: An Interfaith Call to Protect the Vote, Protect Each Other, and Stay Spiritually Connected

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

It’s Like This: The Value of Perspective

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

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