In her recent sermon on “The Inexhaustible Yes,” Rev. Kathleen McTigue encouraged us to grow our capacities for resilience and courage. This may feel like a tall order in these post-election days, but Dr. Lisa Miller, a professor in the clinical psychology program at Columbia University, provides one possible solution. Through her research, she has … Continue reading Awakening, Even in Darkness
“Invitations to the Feast” A veritable buffet of seasonal music, and reflections on the theme of “Invitation” from Rev. Stephen Kendrick, Jesse Greist and Sunny Joy McMillan
My summer as a Chaplain Intern at a large hospital south of Seattle gave me experience in so much more than the provision of spiritual care, and I look forward to sharing it all in my first sermon back at USNH after my summer break! Led by Sunny Joy McMillan
Reflecting on the Hindu classics, Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, “Transmigration of souls: that too is no fable.” Emerson is apparently not alone in his sentiments–belief in reincarnation has appeared since the beginning of religious history, and it continues to capture the imagination, with research suggesting that 40% of U.S. adults under 30 now believe in reincarnation. Today, … Continue reading “From One Life to the Next”
As long as human beings have surveyed the heavens and survived the cold of winter, they have faced, and celebrated, the time of Solstice and the shortest day of the year. So, too, this long tradition at USNH–with music, story, meditation and reverie, this is a service that helps us navigate the challenges, and beauty, of … Continue reading An Impermanent Firmament- A Multi-generational Solstice Service
When we look at current events, it can be easy to see the world as a big, scary battleground. Inspired by current research in psychology around primal world beliefs, we will explore not only how our beliefs about the world impact our experience in it, but also how the plasticity of belief can support more peace, … Continue reading Let’s Get Primal
Inspired by Rev. Kendrick’s recent sermon on September 17 entitled “Things I Know – and Don’t,” ministerial intern Sunny Joy McMillan will be preaching a sequel of sorts. In the spirit of getting to know one another, she will be sharing the things she’s (pretty) certain of, and the things she’s still not sure of. Here’s to … Continue reading “Things I Know – and Don’t”-the sequel
