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Keep your hands open – only the open hand can reach out to another in sympathy, or offer gratitude for generosity and connection.
Together, the open hands of grief and gratitude encourage us to use those open hands to grasp another’s gift of love, sympathy, generosity, strength, or courage.
Paying attention and appreciation toward the Ordinary – commonplace miracles, shifting our attention from waiting for “spectacular moments” to the abundance, love, and blessings that are already woven through our ordinary days. Join us for service as we explore the abundance, love, and blessings within our everyday lives.
Gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling; it’s an attitude and a way of life that involves acknowledging the tangible and intangible, often leading to a desire to give back to others.
This mindset can be cultivated through reflection, recognizing your dependence on others and the world around you, and expressing thankfulness.
A few weeks ago, we explored the meaning of Presence and Listening. We talked about slowing down, grounding ourselves, and practicing sacred attention—being fully here, body and soul. Today, we continue that conversation. This time, we go deeper. Because once we begin to live in presence – once we make room to truly listen – … Continue reading “Presence and Listening 2”
Today, we turn our hearts and minds toward Compassionate Transformation — the idea that compassion is not only a feeling or a response to suffering but also a catalyst for deep change in ourselves, in our relationships, and in our world. We live in a time when compassion is often portrayed as weakness, tenderness as … Continue reading “Compassionate Transformation”
Our theme today is Presence and Listening. These may sound like simple words, but they carry deep spiritual weight. Presence is more than just being in the room — it’s being fully present to the moment, fully present to one another, and fully present to the holy. And listening is more than just hearing words … Continue reading “Presence and Listening”
Memory grounds us in gratitude, connects us with ancestors, and offers grace in both remembering and forgetting. Rev. Dianne explores how recalling our roots — and releasing what no longer serves — helps us live with purpose, love, and resilience. We’ve all been there: kicking ourselves because we can’t remember someone’s name or an “important” … Continue reading “The Power of Memory: A Harvest of Grace”
Words can heal or harm, build up or tear down. In this sermon, Rev. Dianne explores the profound spiritual responsibility of language — urging us to choose honesty, compassion, and respect as we speak our truth and shape our communities.
