My favorite time of the Christian calendar is the season of advent, those Sundays in December leading up to Christmas. These four Sundays each represent an aspect of the divine nature in all of us. The first Sunday, December 1, is for hope. Hope that with each child there is a chance for a new […]

A few weeks ago our worship service focused on questions asked by the congregation of the ministerial staff. During the services we heard some incredible and thoughtful answers without the advantage of considering the questions in advance. We collected all the questions you asked and compiled them in a virtual “Question Box” which the ministers […]

Last Sunday I spoke about the importance of committing ourselves to a spiritual practice. I said that the only way we really deepen our spiritual life is to hone in on one or two spiritual disciplines, such as walking in nature, meditation or music. As the Buddhist scholar Jack Kornfield put it: “better to dig […]

Last week I attended the Annual Mental Health Breakfast hosted by the Westport Department of Human Services. This event, held largely for teachers and mental health providers, gives me a chance to connect with those in our larger community who are on the front lines of helping our children, youth and under-resourced adults. The speaker, […]

In the normal course of a week, our congregation provides two worship services complete with soul-stirring music; five choir rehearsals; two adult classes; and numerous children’s classes including Our Whole Lives, a Youth Group, and a field trip. We provide outreach services to refugees, and to children who need tutoring; and we consult with other […]

Some of my deepest learnings have been at store checkout lines. In that moment of waiting for the cashier, I have seen the best and worst of humanity. I remember the mother who was so exasperated with her life that when her three-year-old began to cry about not getting a candy bar, she just snapped […]