Preemptive Radical Inclusion is not an outcome, but is a doorway to justice. By taking actions in advance which center the needs of those marginalized, you move toward the beloved community.

Being a Welcoming Congregation brings us all closer to the dream of Beloved Community – where are we going?

What amount of Love is required when our most radical, controversial, countercultural message is our affirmation that each of us, every single, individual one of us is a part of an interdependent web of all existence.

Each piece of music tells us a story and adds depth to the story of our own lives. We will explore some of our popular songs, along with a special guest! Will there be an interactive art project? Of course there will be!

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called us to understand the connection between our power and our need for justice. Join us as we deepen into the story and meaning of his quote: “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic.”

Join our joy as we welcome in new members to our growing congregation with a ritual of belonging, and our story of membership broadens and deepens.

Spiritual practice requires letting go to make space to welcome in the new. We will have a paper and water ritual for each of us to let go of that which doesn’t serve us for the new year. Optional gathering at Fort Macon after service to take papers to the ocean for a big release. … Continue reading Out With the Old, In With the New