There’s a part of every one of us that eventually grows weary of the status quo. Joseph Campbell called the status quo, “the meanest, ugliest, most destructive monster in the forest of life that you and I travel through.” Eventually, there’s a stirring in us and a hunger for a […]
Yearly Archives: 2015
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Every now and again, when I’m sitting in my office at home (I call it my “room for improvement”) I look up from the book I’m reading or from my computer. It’s because I have been disturbed by a sound and the feeling it evokes in me. The sound might […]
The 12th Man concept has been around for a long time. It’s not a Seahawks thing. It’s a football thing, starting back in 1900 at the University of Minnesota where they noted “the mysterious influence of the twelfth man on the team, the rooter.” We’ve talked about Rev. David’s 12th man […]
Our new ministers, Revs. Jane & Gary Simmons, wanted to share a greeting with all of you . They are so “happy and delighted to serve”! We’ll keep you updated on their progress throughout their move to Spokane.
With the new year comes new opportunities! In December, we hosted our first vegan dinner. We welcomed Joe and Jessica Sens to our Community Dinner Seva group. Seva means “sacred service.” It is a sacred sharing of one’s time, treasure, talent. The Sens are passionate about vegan cooking, and they are […]
Perhaps you’ve heard the story of monkey traps. When anthropologists discovered how greedy and possessive monkeys can be, instead of running them down with nets and tranquilizer needles, anthropologists took coconuts, made a hole in them, tied them to a tree and went home. The next morning they’d return to […]
Our ministerial candidates have come and gone, and left us with much to consider. Please join us tonight at 6:30 pm, or this Sunday the 11th at 1 pm, to connect with the Board of Trustees. These two Town Hall meetings are your opportunity to connect, provide feedback, and to […]