Church of One Love

Change or Transformation, Which?

To change is to do something different—or do the same thing differently.  Yet, when we change we can always go back to old behaviors.  Transformation is when we become something different.  A butterfly can never go back to being a caterpillar.  In what ways are you changing?  Have you noticed any transformations in your life?

The Freedom of "I Don't Know"

Magic, wonder, anticipation, openness, opportunity for awe are just a few of the gifts that come when we let go of “knowing.”  Expertise is not wisdom.  Expertise is what we can acquire through much practice, but wisdom is something we “become” after years of experiencing the results of our practice—expected and unexpected.  This week we explore the wisdom and the blessings that come from not knowing.

Remember the Sabbath & Keep it Holy

As I compose this theme, I am about to embark upon my Sabbatical (a word that comes from the same root as “Sabbath” ), having very little idea of how I will experience this time apart.  I am excited, nervous, and expecting the unexpected—knowing that there will be challenges and gifts, both-- which will serve to further my growth as a spirit “being human,” and as a minister.  In my first week back I will share with you some of the gifts and “growth opportunities” from this time I have promised to “keep holy.”

Rev. Rick Horsey: Is That All There Is?

One of the main questions in life is why human beings tend to choose chaos over happiness? We seem to do this even when we say we know better. We will examine this duality using the thoughts of spiritual thinkers to look even deeper!

Rev. Michael Gott: The Courage to Change

     God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

     The courage to change the things I can,

      And the wisdom to know the difference.

 

The Serenity Prayer has been a source of comfort and clarity for many people from many walks of life for the last century. Its origins may go further back that. The genius of this simple prayer is that it reveals to us that we cannot control all the conditions of the world around us, and yet there will be things we can change, indeed that we are called by Spirit to change. Once we have been granted the wisdom to know what is ours to do, how do we summon the courage needed to change?

Nancy Cox & the Prayer Partners: Our Pathway to Prayer

Join us as Nancy and the Prayer Partners discuss how our prayers progress from childhood forward.

Greg Tamblyn: GPS 1.0

Rev. Janet Ellis: "Figure It Out" is NOT a Good Slogan

People in my galaxy are terrified, heartbroken and exhausted scrambling in their minds to figure things out. I want to remind you - Figure It Out is NOT a good slogan!

CJMiller: Force or Flow: It's All God

Earlier this year, CJMiller shared his experience with God and the creative process. In Force or Flow, CJMiller explains what he means by "Intelligence of Being" and why you should trust it. Spirit is speaking to us in every life situation and when we step into Spirit we trust the process and the unfolding. 

Rev. Kim Andrews: Practicing Ebb & Flow - The Gift We Give To Our Essence

Life happens and, in the chaos, we forget that we hold the key to bringing peace into the situation at hand. Beloved guest speaker Kim Andrews guides you through the ways we can honor our true nature, enhance our awareness of the Divine, and bless every facet of our being.