It is sadly too frequent that we believe we must be whole, or even perfect, to be of service. In truth, service can make us whole and our broken places can become the sources of our greatest strength.
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Sermons
Nurturing Love
Tenderness is what love looks like in private. Justice is what love looks like in public. Covenant is what love looks like in community. Accountability is what love looks like in relationships. ‘Revolutionary love’ is the choice to labor for others, for our opponents, and for ourselves in order to transform the world around us. These are the many ways to nurture love. Our service is full of music, energy, joy... and you, if you choose to join us!
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Is Love’s Labour Ever Truly Lost?
“Is Love's Labor Ever Truly Lost?” — led by the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. We too often think of love as transactional —believing we should receive something in return. But love is its own reward. Join us as we explore the nature of 'Agape" love — the unrequited, unconditional love for all humankind. Rev. Scott preaches. Inter Sabrina shares testimony. Music fills our hearts and our sanctuary.
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The Home That Love Made
The Home That Love Made” - led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Most of the commitments that we make are grounded in relationships of love. Love compels us to make promises. It links us to others. It forges connections that we refuse to forsake. This congregation is the home that love made. Our service offers solace after the attacks of hate near and far, our choir will sing, and we will hear testimony.
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Narrative Freedom
"Narrative Freedom"- led by the Rev. Andrée Cornelia Mol, guest minister. Author Thomas King writes: “The truth about stories is that’s all we are.” Yet, not all of us have the freedom to tell our own stories. If we are to honor each other and our interdependence, if we are to allow for a responsible search for truth and meaning, we need to create space for each person to own their own narrative. Using examples from popular culture as well as recent events, specifically events related to the continued fight for trans rights, we’ll explore the power of personal narrative, and the power-struggle behind narrative that exists for those of us on the margins.
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The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right
“The Time is Always Right to Do What is Right” — led by the Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister. Dr. King used his time wisely, doing what was right, not when it was convenient, but when it was necessary. The Friends of the Howe House have learned that doing what is right is an urgent demand that only a coalition joined in a network of mutuality can fulfill.