Преподобная Элейн Германн и коллега по богослужению Селия Барберена Во времена стресса и раздоров еще важнее находить радость в простых вещах, которые доставляют нам удовольствие, например, в старых фильмах, новых книгах и далеких местах. Сегодня утром мы поделимся некоторыми из наших любимых, а возможно, и вашими! (Если вы хотите … Продолжить чтение “Old Movies, New Books, and Faraway Places”

Rev. Elaine Gehrmann and Worship Associate Allysson McDonald Joy can be found in small simple things, and can be experienced not only through our mind and heart, but also in our bodies. This morning we will explore a concept called “the physicality of grace” which will help us discern more ways to embody joy. If … Продолжить чтение “Grace-full Joy”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Ray KriseEaster is a holiday with roots in many religious traditions, all of them touching on themes of renewal, rebirth or resurrection – all of them auspiciously aligned with the return of spring. Timeless symbols and stories touch into human experiences that are both universal and unique – our … Продолжить чтение “When Joy is Reborn”

Worship Associates Ann Johnson and Jon CzarneckiThere is a basic tendency toward creation in the vast fabric of the human experience. Realizing a vision has always been a fundamental part of human civilization, as evidenced by the earliest cave paintings and the tall skyscrapers of contemporary cities. But why do people find such deep joy … Продолжить чтение “Joy of Creating”