January 4 – Out with the Old, In with the New

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. (Rest assured, we are using 100% plant-based and eco-friendly paper that is safe for pets, fish, and wildlife.) Followed by a HIKE in Fort Macon led by Harriet Altman!

January 11 – Resistance, Covenant, and Community

We return to the concept of covenant, with the help of some jackals and some giraffes. What do you need to be in religious community? We will explore ways that this congregation and our faith are moving forward into beloved community, and practicing restorative justice right here together.

January 18 – Small is Good. Small is All.

This principle from adrienne maree brown guides us to recognize small acts of resistance as powerful moments of collective liberation. There is always a way that we can each contribute to the movement …. we don’t have to move mountains, but we can move hills together.