Author: Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael (Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael)

The courage to forgive begins with the truth that we are worthy of forgiveness and that forgiveness is worthy of us. No matter how justified you are in holding on to your anger, forgiveness can be of service.

Rosh Hashanah (Hebrew: רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה, literally "head of the year") is the Jewish New Year. This High Holiday celebration will be co-led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and by our congregation’s UUs for Jewish Awareness group.

A sense of belonging is crucial. Belonging is kin to joy and justice. Belonging gives us a sense of purpose and meaning. Focusing on relationships fosters a community where inclusive belonging thrives.

The spiritual path is a circular route where we are lost and found and lost again. In the time of GPS and Google, getting lost demands as much attention as being found.

“Relentless” - led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Sometimes the aches of the world are relentless and we need to respond with relentless care, relentless courage, and relentless compassion.

“Saving Democracy” - led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Rev. Anya is committed to preaching a post Roe sermon that invites us to put our faith into action even amidst the despair of these times. The service is designed to hold us and ground us with music and deepening.