DRE Shannon Morrison and Rev. Axel GehrmannJoin us for our multigenerational holiday pageant featuring the children and youth of our Religious Exploration program. We will celebrate the signs, symbols and stories from a number of religious traditions, which feature illumination and inspiration found in the darkest nights of the year. If you would like to … Continue reading “A World of Winter Lights”

Rev. Axel Gehrmann and Worship Associate Lauren Keenan One of the customs of the holiday season is the giving and receiving of gifts. Often gifts are objects carefully wrapped in colorful paper, sometimes with a bow on top. They are designed to elicit a moment of joyful surprise among family and friends. Some say, however, … Continue reading “The Best Present is Presence”

Jon Czarnecki and Worship Associate Christina Zaro In this season of growing darkness, we sense a hard-wired fear; what if the light never returns? Yet, we are born in darkness to enter the light. Darkness is the place of peace. Our senses peak in darkness. So why do we fear it? Why do we associate … Continue reading “Hello Darkness My Old Friend”