Location: Adath Yeshurun Synagogue (154 Greenville St. NW). If only we could be certain? About anything. There was a time when people thought they could graduate from high school, go to college or not and still be able to get a decent job and have a decent life, (if they were careful) basically life would be good. That is no longer a certainty, if it ever was, and there are tons of things that are uncertain.… more
Location: Adath Yeshurun Synagogue (154 Greenville St. NW). People are of two minds when it comes to church. On one hand, they like the idea that they can influence how church is done. They can help, they can control (sometimes), they can watch their ideas become manifest. On the other hand, they often want certain things to be perfect and in place and if they aren’t, it is a failure and someone needs… more
I believe with all my heart that our faith can be transformative for individuals and communities. The problem is a person must be willing to be transformed, willing to change. Some develop an idea of who they are and refuse to be moved from that idea. They are willing to die on that hill of identity even though it is making them miserable. Location: Adath Yeshurun Synagogue (154 Greenville St. NW).… more
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to torpedo themselves. Why do we put up barriers to our own happiness and wellbeing? Can some of the reasons be the people we surround ourselves with or perhaps long outdated ideas planted by our parents or others. Location: Adath Yeshurun Synagogue (154 Greenville St. NW).… more
I don’t think the fear that comes with growing up gay in rural America has ever left me. It feels like it is more precarious than ever and now the government seems to condone it and perpetuate it. I hear it said that Renee Good would have been a perfect martyr had she not been gay.… more
It is National Children’s Day. What are we doing to ensure that our children enjoy a brighter world than they will inherit? What about education, sexual abuse, physical abuse, what about children world-wide? Are there places or trends that make all or our children’s futures more hopeful?… more
Join us for this traditional service which invites everyone to be mindful during all the times in their lives. As we face the summer months, traditionally a time for movement, travel and being in new spaces thinking about how we show up in those situations can be interesting. What are the dynamics we bring to our encounters?… more
As we enter Memorial Day weekend, we pause to remember those who have died in service and to hold the broader cost of conflict with care and honesty. This service makes space for remembrance, reflection, and a renewed commitment to peace, compassion, and the dignity of all life.… more
Our worship and our shared governance come together on this important Sunday in the life of the church. We will ground ourselves in our values and covenant before gathering for our Annual Meeting. This is where vision meets responsibility, and where each voice helps shape the path ahead. We need you here.… more
This service holds the sacred messiness of love, care, and connection in all its forms. We celebrate those who nurture, those who have been nurtured, and the many ways “family” takes shape in our lives. We will also welcome new members into our congregation—marking a moment of commitment, belonging, and shared journey.… more
