Eckhart Tolle writes in his latest book, A New Earth: Awakening is a shift in consciousness in which thinking and awareness separate. Awareness is conscious connection with universal intelligence. Another word for it is Presence: consciousness without thought…
I read those words and I wonder what they mean? They seem to contradict Descartes’ acclaimed statement: Cogito [...]
A Buddhist Inspired Service. Only one service at 11:00 a.m.
In the service for Sunday, November 23, we are mindful of this part of our Mission Statement, “We are committed to nurturing the connections that draw us together,” as we recognize the ongoing tradition of the importance of Art within this Fellowship. This year’s Art Sunday lecturer is artist, educator and author Randolph A. Williams, who [...]
“I ALMOST didn’t make it,” a man said to me in my office. “I don’t know how I survived.” He had just weathered bankruptcy and major surgery, both in the same year.
“How did you make it?” I asked.
He thought for a moment, then replied, “It was other people. My friends, my family, and thinking about [...]
Audio file of 11-9-08 sermon
The subject of my sermon today is belonging, fittingly so, since today is “new member” Sunday when we formally and excitedly welcome our newest member. I believe belonging is right up there among our most basic needs. First comes the need for survival: shelter, warmth, food, drink. Next comes the need [...]
It is with an all too human mixture of relief, trepidation and hope that I speak to you this morning as we approach our national election in two days. Relief– that at long last this seemingly never-ending political saga will finally come to an end. Enough already! I am both addicted to the process and [...]
