Speaker: Rev. Leslie Runnels

Healing and Holding on with Poetry

We may not always think about the power in a word or syllable. But the words and syllables of poetry have proven to have healing powers. In this service, we will share some of the healing abilities of poetry and then share poetry. No co-pay required.

Pride is Spelled with Freedom and Joy

All are welcome to a vibrant and joyful Pride service celebrating the beauty of freedom, self-expression, and queer resilience. We’ll gather in community with music, laughter, and color—featuring a Pride flag crafting table, wearable accoutrements, a glitter blessing, and our own Drag & Pride Parade! Leaders from Carteret Community College’s SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) … Continue reading Pride is Spelled with Freedom and Joy

A Teacher’s Imagination

As our values guide us in our daily lives, we all become teachers – gather together to celebrate the teachers of our children, here in this congregation, and in our community. Come with the names of some of your favorite teachers throughout your life.

Fish Guts and Oranges

If we are willing to embrace the challenge of becoming whole, we cannot embrace it alone—at least, not for long: we need trustworthy relationships to sustain us, tenacious communities of support, to sustain the journey toward an undivided life.