Accessing my Compassion

It’s easy to slip into judgment when we look at the choices of others—especially when we wish they would “just do better.” But compassion calls us to see beyond the surface, to recognize the humanity in every person, and to cultivate patience when judgment comes more naturally.

Learning to be Social

Many of us carry invisible lessons from our families of origin—some nourishing, others more complicated. For adult children of alcoholics and others who grew up in households marked by instability, the social skills most take for granted were not always taught.

Autumnal Equinox Ritual

This Sunday we will be celebrating the Autumnal Equinox. The equinox is a moment of balance between light and dark, outer activity and inner reflection. In this special service, we will pause for intentional one-on-one conversations, creating space to truly see and know one another. As a community, we will honor this season of transition … more