BUUF Sunday Services Archive - 2013
January, 2013
Jan. 6, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"A New Year Beckons," Nancy Harms
Our task as we enter this New Year is to renew ourselves in the love
and labor of filling out our individual biography. We do that by taking
hold of the threads in life that seem to assist in this enterprise, in
our vocation, our relationships, in what we speak for, and in how we
live. In these various ways, through these secondary threads, we stay
connected to that changeless, invisible thread that loops through our
selves and all being, linking all of them. Mike Lemieux, music; Teresa
Wood, service coordinator
Jan. 13, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"O Pioneer!" Rev. Elizabeth Greene
For the Second Annual BUUF Pioneer Sunday, Elizabeth will reflect on
the life and service of Jim Tompkins, who served our church deeply and
widely, in earlier days. We will also ponder what it is to be a pioneer,
how we all are—sometimes unknowingly—pioneers in our lives.
BUUF Choir, music; Patricia Heeb, service coordinator
Jan. 20, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Roots Hold Us Close: Approaching 20 Years of Partnership," Gwyn Reid
In May 1993, BUUF became one of a number of UU congregations to enter
into a partnership with a Unitarian congregation in Transylvania. Our
partnership with Mészkõ has been an incredible 20 years
for both congregations. The sixth principle of the Unitarian
Universalist Association is the goal of world community with peace,
liberty, and justice for all. On January 20, we will explore how the
transformative, shared experiences of our global partnership have
increased our awareness of the interdependency of all people and our
common struggles for human rights, social justice, and well being. Nancy
Harms, service coordinator
Jan. 27, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"The Ideas Peddler," Rev. Don Rollings
As we continue our preparation for the interim period, accredited UU
interim minister, Don Rollins, will lead us in a look at the good things
that lie ahead. Don is the Interim Minister at the UU Church of Eugene,
Oregon. Susie Hardy, service coordinator.
February, 2013
Feb. 3, 9:30 & 11:15am
"What I've Learned," Rev. Elizabeth Greene
What does a person learn from 25 years of parish ministry, with the
same congregation? Elizabeth will share a few of her
learnings—some of which might surprise you. Patti Raino, Carrie
Bastian, music; Wanda Jennings, service coordinator
Feb. 10, 9:30 & 11:15am
"Black History in Idaho,"Cherie Buckner-Webb, Jan Salisbury, Rev.
Elizabeth Greene
Many of us probably think that Idaho has no African-American history.
Cherie Buckner-Webb, a several-generation Idaho African-American, will
let us know otherwise. And, she will sing, always a wonderful
experience. Cherie Buckner-Webb & BUUF Choir, music; Nancy Harms,
service coordinator
Feb. 17, 9:30 & 11:15am
"Reverence," Rev. Elizabeth Greene
Elizabeth believes firmly that an attitude of reverence can be the
concept that unites Unitarian Universalists of all beliefs and
philosophies. It is deeply spiritual, and it cuts across the
distractions of falsely-divisive belief systems. Charlotte Tompkins,
music; Mary Hester, service coordinator
Feb. 24, 9:30 & 11:15am
"The Fingerprints of God," Emmie Schlobohm, Director of Religious
Exploration
Is spiritual experience real? When we pray, what happens? Does
consciousness depend entirely on your brain and the unique way it works?
Can science explain God? Join us for an exploration of how faith and
spirituality affect us physically, emotionally, and spiritually as set
out by Barbara Bradley Hagerty in her book of the same title. Will
Smith, music; Patricia Heeb, service coordinator
March, 2013
March 3, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"What We Value Most," The Rt. Rev. John Thornton
Elizabeth attends St. Michael's Episcopal Church when she is not at
the Fellowship, and deems John Thornton, former Episcopal Bishop of
Idaho to be one of the best preachers she has ever heard. John will
speak to us about stewardship, what that means in the institutions we
love most. Michael Mandrell, music. Susie Hardy, service coordinator
March 10, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"How Far We've Come," Mary Schwartzman
The Fellowship has survived many transitions in the past and will
continue to do so. Mary Schwartzman will describe the evolution of our
beloved Fellowship from 1967, when she and Alan arrived as newlyweds, to
Elizabeth's arrival in 1988. We each play a part in the ongoing
evolution. Prepare to welcome some of the people who made the Fellowship
what it is today. They are the shoulders upon which we stand. They dug
the wells from which we drink. They planted the trees in whose shade we
sit. Celtic music with George Raino and friends, music; Teresa Wood,
service coordinator
March 17, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"The Wheel that moves the Sun and Stars," Rev. Elizabeth Greene
& BUUF Choir
Nearing the Vernal Equinox, when day and night are equal, the star
wheel is turning, moving us into spring. Join us for this mostly music
Sunday, featuring our choir and additional guest musicians. There will
even be a wee bit o' Celtic music for St. Pat's Day as we rejoice in the
greening of the year! What can that mean in our lives? BUUF Choir,
music; Nancy Harms, service coordinator
March 24, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"No Offense Intended", Rev. Jackie Kelly
As the Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education at St. Luke's
Medical Center, Jackie works with chaplaincy students with diverse
beliefs and ways of understanding spirituality. Her students, in turn,
learn to minister to patients, family and staff with equally diverse
beliefs. It's no wonder that sometimes people feel offended when
confronted with deeply held convictions that are polar opposites of
their own. So what happens when we choose not to be offended? Wanda
Jennings, service coordinator
March 31, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Stories of Spring and Resurrection," Rev. Greene
There's Demeter and her daughter Persephone. There's Jesus on the
cross, brought to life two days later. There's Isis and Osiris. There's
Elizabeth's little rhubarb plant, living miraculously through neglect
and presumed death. Resurrection abounds! Michael Stevenson, music;
Mary Hester, service coordinator
April, 2013
April 7, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Owlie Searches for the Truth," Emmie Schlobohm and members of our
Religious Exploration Community
Follow the adventures of woodland creatures as they explore our
fourth principle – a free and responsible search of truth and
meaning. Please join us for this service involving all ages with
stories, music, and merriment. Susie Hardy, Service Coordinator
April 14, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"The Scholar's Lamp: Passing on the Light," Rev. Elizabeth Greene,
Susan Beasley & Carrie Hope
Susan and Carrie are our "Bridgers" this year, seniors in high school
who are making that first step into what we traditionally call
adulthood. Both young women will share some of their journey, their
hopes and plans. BUUF Choir, Music. Nancy Harms, Service Coordinator
April 21, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Dirt—a Love Story," Debra Smith
Scientists teach us cause and effect and how to sustain (or not)
systems. Poets teach us how to love. This morning, in honor of Earth
Day, we'll look at a very mundane topic—dirt, through the eyes of
a scientist and the heart of a poet. Perhaps we will be re-enchanted
with the very ground we walk upon, that in the spring becomes
"mud-lucious and puddle-wonderful."
This is a "Sermon to Service Sunday," so be prepared to learn about
ways you can do work in the world to show your love for the earth. Will
Smith, Music. Teresa Wood, Tammy Berdahl, Service Coordinators
April 28, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"In Their World," Mary Hester
The book "Three Cups of Tea" inspired us with stories of building
schools in their world. In spite of the recent controversy, what
inspired us remains valid. Come hear what was different about this
story, and how we can apply it to our lives. Patricia Heeb, Service
Coordinator.
May, 2013
May 5, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"No Simple Highway," Rev. Elizabeth Greene
Recollecting a long-ago sermon she presented here (1988) on a
much-loved song, the Grateful Dead's "Ripple," Elizabeth will share some
of her truths that have remained pretty much intact through the years.
BUUF Choir, music; Wanda Jennings service Coordinator
May 12, 9:30 & 11:15
"Coming of Age," Jr. High Youth & their Mentors
Our Coming of Age youth will share their statements of faith that
they have developed over the years and through the journey of discovery
that has been our Coming of Age program for the last eight months. Join
in on this celebration of youth and share in the journey with these
incredible young people! Jr. High Youth, music; Mary Hester, service
Coordinator
May 19, 9:30 & 11:15
"The Last Laugh," Rev. Greene
This is the LAST official sermon Elizabeth will preach as our
minister! In it, she would like to deliver Serious Advice Learned Over
the Years—but it seems a little earnest for the occasion. Instead,
she will share her favorite jokes, and reflect on what "lessons" emerge
from our laughter.
The service will include our Flower Communion: everyone brings a
flower to put in the community vases, then, at a certain point in the
service, we each take a flower back. If you forget your flower,
Providence always steps in— in the form of other people! For more
information on the flower communion, please see article. Melinda Harper
& Madison Teuscher, music; Nancy Harms, service Coordinator
May 26, 2013, 9:30 & 11:15
"Story Link," Linking parents in prison with their children, through
stories. Eileen Dingeldein & Wanda Jennings.
Your heart will be moved by the stories told of keeping family
connections alive as inmates record stories for their children. Teresa
Wood, service Coordinator
June, 2013
June 2, 10:00am (Single Service)
"Let's Cross Over," Rev. Elizabeth Greene, Carrie Bastian and
musicians, Janine Larsen, Pacific Northwest District Executive; Linda
Laskowski, Unitarian Universalist Board trustee from the Pacific Central
District; and Virginia Phillips, Elizabeth's sister.
Music! Poetry! Colorful stoles for everyone! A glorious farewell as
Elizabeth and her guests cross our bridge, celebrating 25 years of a
wonderful relationship, and looking forward in hope and jubilation.
Don't miss this single-service morning—10 am—Elizabeth's
last appearance in the BUUF pulpit. Here we embody the old hymn that
says we celebrate our past and also trust the dawning future. Bring your
picnic lunch for sharing after the service.
The offering will be sent to the UUA's Ministerial Sustenance Fund
(page 5), used to aid ministers in need of financial
help—especially those who retired before there was any retirement
system. BUUF Choir, Mike Lemieux, Patti Raino, Susan Nelson-Sangiorgi,
John Sangiorgi, Michael Stevenson, Will Smith, music; Nancy Harms,
service coordinator
June 9, 10 am
"On Sex, On Money, On Coffee and Looking for Ministry," Matthew Sabin
Whether being webmaster, trying to be committee chair (twice),
teaching sexuality to our youth or serving espresso most Sundays, I've
been looking for where I fit. Early on the way I was told to look for my
ministry. That sounded like excellent advice. It turns out there are
pitfalls on the road to finding your ministry – I've fallen in
quite a few so far. I'll relate some of them, as well as a success or
two. My search is ongoing... I share it in the hope that I can provide
help for, or at least serve as a warning to others. Mike Lemieux, music;
Nancy Harms, celebrant; Wanda Jennings, service coordinator
June 16, 10 am
"A Conversation of Kindness," Jeanette Maré
Jeannette Maré, Ben's Bells founder and Executive Director,
will lead an in-depth discussion of the challenges and opportunities we
encounter in every interaction as we strive to create a kinder
community. During this conversation, Jeannette will reflect on her own
personal experiences with kindness in the face of devastating grief, as
well as her work with Ben's Bells Project and the power of kindness to
transform people and communities. Liza Long, music; Wanda Jennings,
celebrant; Susie Hardy, service coordinator
June 23, 2013, 10 am
"Church for Atheists and Others," Rev. Kenneth Watts
What does it mean to be "the church"? What benefits are to be gained
by being part of an organization that still ties itself to terminology
used for two thousand years by the Christian tradition and our own UU
tradition that was born out of 18th century liberal understandings? And
most importantly, "Why not just abandon all religious groups and stay
home or go golfing?" (That last one is very tempting at times and I must
admit to giving in on occasion!) I have a chaplain friend who says she
worships at the "Church of Serta" every Sunday morning! This service
will offer a few ideas for Atheists and non-Atheists to ponder. Sue
Langley, music; Patricia Heeb, celebrant; Teresa Wood, service
coordinator
June 30. 10 am
"What has General Assembly to do with Us," Wanda & Bryan
Jennings, Elton Hall
Wanda, Bryan and Elton will share their experiences at this year's GA
in Louisville, KY. Much is changing this year with the shrinkage of the
UUA Board, moving of UUA headquarters, and general reorganization. Learn
what all this means for BUUF and the future of the UU movement. Sue
Langley, music; Tammy Berdahl, service coordinator
July, 2013
July 7, 10:00 am
Smelling the Roses, Rick Groff
Caught between anxieties about tomorrow and fretting about yesterday
with thoughts streaming through your mind, it can be very difficult to be
in the present moment. Rick will be talking about learning to live in the
present through mindfulness. Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice,
but he follows a secularized version restated in modern terms. Mike
Lemieux, Music. Mary Hester, Celebrant. Nancy Harms, Service Coordinator
July 14, 10:00 am
How to Pray, Coston Frederick
Do Unitarian Universalists pray? I believe they do if they are alive and
serious about life. So, I'd like to spend a few minutes thinking
about how we can do it -- and still be Unitarian Universalists. I will
suggest some possible implications of daily prayer opportunities; and no
one has to close his or her eyes, or kneel down, or say a word. Liza Long,
Music. Patricia Heeb, Celebrant. Susie Hardy, Service Coordinator.
July 21, 10:00 am
The Moon: Symbolic, Sacred and Spiritual, Miriam Woito
Thought about how the moon has inspired us, motivated us and been an
ever present part of all our lives? Carrie Bastian, Music. Wanda Jennings,
Celebrant. Patricia Heeb, Service Coordinator.
July 28, 10:00 am
What Would Joseph Do?, Ann Sabin
Mary knew the baby Jesus was her son. But what if the kid wasn't yours?
Not just in a village 2000+ years ago, but today. Your sister's kid. The
local schoolchildren. Our congregation's youth. When a child acts out, is
it someone else's problem? Or do you look beyond yourself at a larger
outcome? Thoughts, musings and possible first steps in creating empowered,
just and ethical adults out of today's children. Sue Langley, Music.
Patricia Heeb, Celebrant. Mary Hester, Service Coordinator.
August, 2013
Aug. 4, 2013, 10 am
Faith – What is That? Elton Hall
We speak of Unitarian Universalism as a "faith tradition." But what
is faith? We will reflect on this question, and on what faith might be
especially for UUs, as well as what it is not or should not be. Liza
Long, Music. Patricia Heeb, Celebrant. Nancy Harms, Service
Coordinator
Aug. 11, 2013, 10 am
Amor & Exile, Nathaniel Hoffman
Boise-based journalist Nathaniel Hoffman will present a brief history of
migration and marriage from the earliest human wanderings to the era of
the "Deporter in Chief," based on his new book, Amor and Exile: True
Stories of Love Across America's Borders, co-written with Nicole
Salgado, an American writer in exile in Mexico. Salgado's husband faces
a permanent ban from the United States for immigration violations
despite his marriage to an American citizen. The book chronicles the
social, political and historical context of citizenship for mixed
immigration status couples—both gay and straight. Books will be
available for a signing following the service. More information is
available at amorandexile.com.
Liza Long, Music. Elton Hall, Celebrant. Patricia Heeb, Service
Coordinator.
Aug. 18, 2013, 10 am
Four Spiritualities: Are we all spiritual, even if we don't use the
word 'spiritual?' Bill Reid
100 years of psychological and religious study have led many researchers
to the conclusion that the human search for meaning (spirituality?) is
expressed in four major ways, based on four major personality
temperaments.
UUA President Peter Morales has called us to create an expansive and
inclusive faith, a "big tent with no borders." We usually think of
inclusion and diversity in terms of race, gender identity, religious
belief, or sexual orientation. What if our inherent personalities and
spiritualities separate us more than race, sexual orientation, or
belief? What if the real challenge facing us is to overcome our
personality and spirituality differences? Perhaps embracing the four
spiritualities will enable us to create the 'big tent' that includes
everyone, even those of us who might not fit into someone else's
definition of 'spiritual.' Mike Lemieux, Music. Wanda Jennings,
Celebrant. Teresa Wood, Service Coordinator.
Aug. 25, 2013, 10 am
"What do you do when you discover that what you thought you knew isn't true?" Debbie Espen
A moving story of a world turned upside down by a moment that forever
changed a life. Carrie Bastian, Music. Elton Hall, Celebrant. Tammy
Berdahl, Service Coordinator.
September, 2013
Sept. 1, 10 am
"The Politically Correct Book of Job," David Scott
You may remember reading The Book of Job back in Sunday School
and thinking it was a huge bummer. It kind of was. But could our man Job
have lessons for the 21st century reader? This and other burning
questions will be pondered as David attempts to humorously reinterpret
the Old Testament story for a more modern UU congregation. Carrie
Bastian, Music. Mary Hester, Celebrant. Susie Hardy, Service
Coordinator.
Sept. 8, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Diving In," Rev. Dana Worsnop
Water Communion All Generation Service. Let us dive in to this year
of changes, challenges and opportunity together. We'll hear the poetry
of Shel Silverstein and music from the choir and we'll engage in
covenant with our Interim Minister, Rev. Dana Worsnop. BUUF Choir,
music. Nancy Harms, Service Coordinator
Sept. 15, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Beginning Again in Love," Rev. Dana Worsnop
During the Jewish High Holy Days from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur the
Book of Life is (metaphorically) open and we have a chance to make
amends, to turn a new page, to renew our Yes! To life. We will enter the
spirit of the High Holy Days and begin together in love. Carrie Bastian,
Janelle Brown, Michael Stevenson, Music. Wanda Jennings, Service
Coordinator.
Sept. 22, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Practice Makes Progress," Rev. Dana Worsnop
Practice makes perfect, the saying goes. Yet perfection is a daunting
standard. How does that change if we shift perspective and seek and
affirm progress over perfection? Tammy Berdahl, Service Coordinator.
Sept. 29, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"A Wide Embrace," Rev. Dana Worsnop
Ours is a faith with a wide theological embrace. Francis David said we
need not think alike to love alike. Keeping our embrace wide and open is
one of our highest values and one of our greatest challenges.
Teresa Wood, Service Coordinator.
October, 2013
Oct. 6, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Changing, Changing, Changing," Rev. Dana Worsnop
The great insights of the Buddha include the realization that everything
is always changing – arising and passing away. Human suffering
arises when we resist this deep truth, when we wish to hold onto the way
things have been or wish to avoid some future change. The path to
liberation lies in holding everything more lightly. Mike Lemieux, Music.
Susie Hardy, Service Coordinator.
Oct. 13, 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Boston Bound and Back Again," Boston Bounders 2013
Our Junior High youth once again journeyed to Boston this past summer on
their bi-annual pilgrimage. Come hear from this crop of Boston Bounders
about their adventures in Beantown and beyond. BUUF Choir, Music. Mary
Hester, Service Coordinator.
Oct. 20 – 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Past, Present and Future Tense," Rev. Dana Worsnop
Though we are often encouraged to live in the present, be mindful in the
moment, in truth the past and the future are present in every breath.
Everything that has gone before has brought us to this particular
moment, and the future is forming even as we breathe. Will Smith, Music.
Patricia Heeb, Service Coordinator
Oct. 27 – 9:30 & 11:15 am
"Telling Your Story," Rev. Dana Worsnop
The stories we tell end up defining who we are. What are the stories of
this congregation? How do they define you? Are they a complete view?
Which stories will carry you into the future and which do you want to
move beyond? Lessie Brown, Music. Nancy Harms, Service Coordinator
November, 2013
November 3, 9:30 & 11:15 am
Día de los Muertos - A Day of Remembrance, Rev. Dana
Worsnop
We will celebrate the Mexican holy day Día de los Muertos and
consider what death has to teach us about living. We will also share a
Ritual of Remembrance honoring those who have passed from our lives. If
you wish, you may bring pictures to place upon our altar. Mary Hester,
Service Coordinator
November 10, 9:30 & 11:15 am
Idaho Safe Schools Coalition
Idaho Safe Schools Coalition (ISSC) is the only organization in Idaho
that serves Idaho's LGBTQ youth. Our mission is to help Idaho
schools become safe places where every family can belong, where every
educator can teach, and where every child can learn, regardless of
sexual orientation or gender identity. We have two youth eager to share
more about our organization and they work they've been doing. Zach
Bramwell is one of our two Youth Liaisons on the board for ISSC. He is
the president of Capital High Schools' GSA. Anna McClain-Sims is a
nineth grader at East JHS and Treasure Valley Math and Science. She been
involved with ISSC for 18 months and has participated in events for
LGBTQ youth. She's also active with the teen youth group at The
Community Center. BUUF Choir, Music. Teresa Wood, Service
Coordinator
November 17, 9:30 & 11:15 am
So Many Choices, So Little Time, Rev, Dana Worsnop
We often think that choice is a good thing, that the more choices we
have the happier people are. But there is a point at which the returns
start to diminish and in fact even reverse. We will consider our choices
as we anticipate a holiday season filled with them. Susie Hardy,
Service Coordinator.
November 24, 9:30 & 11:15 am
Giving Thanks - an All Generations Service, Rev. Dana Worsnop and Emmie Schlobohm, DRE
Come join all ages - from infants to sages - to give thanks for our
many blessings. We will tell stories, sing songs, celebrate community as
we turn toward the Thanksgiving holiday. We will partake in a Bread
Communion, so please bring bread in small pieces to place in baskets
upon the altar. Nancy Harms, Service Coordinator
December, 2013
December 1, 9:30 & 11:15am
All Things Shining—How We Live Meaningful Lives
Participants in the Adult RE class All Things Shining will share
their insights and discoveries of how people understood a meaningful
life at various times in Western history, from ancient Greece to the
present. They will also share their own ways of making their lives
meaningful today. Will Smith, Music. Wanda Jennings, service
coordinator
December 8, 9:30 & 11:15am
Deck the Halls with the Spirit of Winter, Children & Youth from
Religious Exploration & Emmie Schlobohm
It's time again for our annual tradition of Deck the Halls Sunday!
This year we celebrate and reflect on the winter traditions of heart and
hearth. Join us for poems, stories, cookies, and beautiful music. Music
and more: Mike Lemieux, Mary Schwartzman, and the Five Gold Rings
Chorus. Patricia Heeb, service coordinator
December 15, 9:30 & 11:15am
Some Children See Him: Embracing the Holy Child Within
Through readings and through Christmas music from around the world,
the BUUF choir and musicians will explore the idea of the holy child of
Bethlehem, as created in each culture and as found within each person.
This will be a mostly music Sunday. BUUF Choir and Musicians, Music.
Nancy Harms, service coordinator
Friday, December 20, 7:00 pm
Waiting in the Dark — A Solstice Celebration
In our modern world, we can become distant from the rhythms of nature.
Technology can insulate us from the turning seasons. We lose these
rhythms at the cost of our wholeness. As we approach the darkest and
longest night of the year, let us gather to celebrate the turning of the
year. Let us come together to pay attention to these rhythms and cycles
in the midst of the swirling maelstrom of the holidays. What gifts does
this dark time offer?
Come celebrate your pagan roots and welcome the return of the light. We
will celebrate the Solstice this year on Friday, December 20. The
service will start at 7:00pm, sharp, but please arrive early so there is
time to get everyone smudged! The doors will be open no later than 6:30.
Please arrive on time — once the service starts the doors will be closed
and no one will be allowed to enter. You can enter through either
vestibule. Bring goodies to share after the service, if you like —
there will be a table to leave them on as you enter the church.
This is a quieter, more contemplative service and children who can sit
relatively quietly for about an hour are very welcome. The Wiggle Room
(aka the Preschool room) will be available for nursing mothers and
infants. Children will be celebrating the Solstice in the Senior High
room in the South Wing.
Sunday, December 22, 9:30 & 11:15am
The Stable of Our Hearts, Rev. Dana Worsnop
With all the voices shouting out about the meaning of Christmas, how
can we find our own way into the message of this time of year? How can
we enter the story of the myth and the mystery of the birth of Jesus in
a way that satisfies both mind and heart? Bonnie and Melinda Harper,
Music. Mary Hester, service coordinator
Tuesday, December 24, 7 pm
Lessons and Carols, Rev. Dana Worsnop & Emmie Schlobohm,
Director of Religious Exploration
In this family-friendly Christmas Eve service we will hear stories of
the magic and mystery of this season. We will sing carols together, some
by candlelight, and will remember the lessons of this holy day. We will
prepare our hearts for Christmas. Liza Long, Music. Nancy Harms, service
coordinator
December 29, 9:30 & 11:15 am
Quaker Service
The early Quakers considered silence to be a direct path to God. This
was a radical idea in its time. Silence remains a radical idea today. In
our culture of iPhones, cell phones, the Internet, high-definition TV
and continual bombardment of advertising, cultivating silence – as
opposed to consuming products – is a radical idea. But it can
connect us to – and keep us on – the path we're supposed to
be on. Join Nancy Harms for this simple service.