The Wings of the Dove

The Wings of the Dove by Henry James I’ve been on something of a Henry James kick for the last… Read more The Wings of the Dove

Laughing with the Buddha, and Others

Why is religion so serious? Ultimately, shouldn’t we be having fun? Jesus is usually portrayed as a sorrowful or suffering… Read more Laughing with the Buddha, and Others

Spirit of light and laughter Spirit of fun and the funny Spirit of joy Bless us with your spirit this… Read more Spirit of Joy

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Rick

Last week I used this newsletter space to talk briefly about Lent, the season for Christians of introspection, contemplation of… Read more Purim

With Ash Wednesday earlier this week, we are now in the Christian season of Lent. For Christians, Lent is the… Read more Lent

I am off this Sunday. In my absence the Worship Committee has arranged for a guest preacher, the Rev. Dr.… Read more Thank You, Newsletter Creators

With a smart phone at hand, and a powerful search engine, we have banished the anxiety of not knowing. Now… Read more The Deeper Mind

From a recent article in the New York Times I learned a Swedish phrase that spoke to me: kärt besvär.… Read more Dear Pain

Theology has much to say about the attributes of God, omnipotence, omniscience, love, justice, and so on, but what about… Read more The Face of God

These candles represent our deepest longings For our lives For our church For our neighbors For our world As these… Read more Candle Blessing