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Resurrecting Ourselves; Flower Communion
Rev. Erin Gingrich - April 8, 2012
On Easter Sunday we shared in a flower communion to celebrate our shared religious path, a path which calls us to move through the devastations of our lives to seek abundant living. When we do this, we move from being a victim to being a survivor- a sacred transformationand reclaiming of the good that is our lives.
Congregants participated by bringing a flower or two home, the fields or roadside for our annual flower communion. This Unitarian tradition began in 1923 by Norbert Capek, founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. The significance of the flower communion is that as no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each has a contribution to make. Together the different flowers form a beautiful bouquet.
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Rev. Erin Gingrich - April 1, 2012
Church members and institutional leaders speak regarding the church's history of clergy and staff sexual misconduct and abuse of power. They shared pieces of our history, major learnings from their work, and our vision of healing, integration, safety, strength and health going forward for our beloved church. Congregational reflection and dialogue followed both services.
The Second Circle: Congregants
Listen to the Reading by Mary Ellen Mogee.
Listen to the Statement by Mary Howard.
The Third Circle: Congregation as an Institution
Listen to the Reading by Jeff Schatz.
Listen to the Impact on Congregations by Rev. Dr. Richard Speck.
Listen to the Statement by Barbara Naef.
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Learning From The Past
Rev. Erin Gingrich - March 25, 2012
Learning From Our Past
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The First Circle: Impact on Victims/Survivors
Courage To Give
Rev. Erin Gingrich - March 11, 2012
Stewardship Campaign Kickoff - Stewardship in the church is about more than giving money. We aspire to care for ourselves and more than ourselves to have the fullest lives possible. We look closely to see how we conceive of our power to influence and care for the world around us, to ensure fluidity of giving, receiving, and connecting with life around us. When did you last oil the hinges on your heart and wallet and schedule to see that you are moving in tandem with the world around you?
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