The four stages of faith development as delineated by Fr. Richard Rohr describe both the dawning of the light of awakening and the subsequent shadow emerging that must be integrated in order to move to the next stage. In the initial encounter with Light, Revs. Karen and E.J. will use the story of Jacob's life to illustrate this first stage of spiritual development that we all share along the spiritual path. Join us!

The four stages of faith development as delineated by Fr. Richard Rohr describe both the dawning of the light of awakening and the subsequent shadow emerging that must be integrated in order to move to the next stage. In the initial encounter with Light, Revs. Karen and E.J. will use the story of Jacob's life to illustrate this first stage of spiritual development that we all share along the spiritual path. Join us!

David is blessed with many children from several wives as were the patriarchs of his time. But even though David was a great king and beloved of God, his own human love blinded him in his role as father. He falls victim to a common parental trap—loving without the ability to discipline his children. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore David's story for remarkably useful lessons every parent can benefit from knowing!

David is blessed with many children from several wives as were the patriarchs of his time. But even though David was a great king and beloved of God, his own human love blinded him in his role as father. He falls victim to a common parental trap-loving without the ability to discipline his children. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore David's story for remarkably useful lessons every parent can benefit from knowing!

Despite David's greatness as king and warrior, he is perhaps equally recognized as a lover of God and beloved of his people, both men and women. He also famously fell in love with another man's wife, Bathsheba. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the aspects of Divine Love that David represents—its heights and its gifts as well as the perils of unbridled human love that his life also exhibits. Join us!

Despite David's greatness as king and warrior, he is perhaps equally recognized as a lover of God and beloved of his people, both men and women. He also famously fell in love with another man's wife, Bathsheba. Join Karen and E.J. as they explore the aspects of Divine Love that David represents-its heights and its gifts as well as the perils of unbridled human love that his life also exhibits. Join us!

David is introduced in the Bible as a young shepherd, the youngest of a family from the tribe of Benjaminites, the least among the tribes. But in a classic plot reversal, David becomes not only the mightiest of warriors, but the greatest of kings of Israel. E.J. and Karen explore his story and his qualities as a warrior and as a king. They also explore some aspects of his personality that will have some tragic results and important lessons for us all.

David is introduced in the Bible as a young shepherd, the youngest of a family from the tribe of Benjaminites, the least among the tribes. But in a classic plot reversal, David becomes not only the mightiest of warriors, but the greatest of kings of Israel. E.J. and Karen explore his story and his qualities as a warrior and as a king. They also explore some aspects of his personality that will have some tragic results and important lessons for us all.

Revs. E.J. and Karen will explore the lyrics of Handel’s Messiah in reference to the Scripture that is captured by them. They will give the historical context behind these familiar images and words and perhaps new meaning as we hear them sung by our favorite choirs of the season. Join us!

Revs. E.J. and Karen will explore the lyrics of Handel's Messiah in reference to the Scripture that is captured by them. They will give the historical context behind these familiar images and words and perhaps new meaning as we hear them sung by our favorite choirs of the season. Join us!