Ah what a beautiful weekend I am returning from at the Lord’s New Church in Bryn Athyn, PA where I got to speak about Helen, collaborate on a retreat with Deborah’s Tree and many others, and preach on Sunday morning. I got to share a lot about Be Love, Be Honest, Be Useful and I received so much and I am tired and grateful.

I huge thank you to all the people who showed up to all the things, and if you didn’t get a chance to join you can listen in here to my Friday night talk about Helen Keller and how she became the holy city inside and out by being loving, honest and useful and how we might too ❤️

I’ve been invited back to put on another retreat next year in Bryn Athyn and I look forward to taking these offerings on the road many more places in the weeks and months and years ahead. If you’d like to collaborate on something in your community do get in touch or pop into one of our upcoming Incubation Sessions, Fridays from 11-1 pm on ZOOM May 22nd - June 19th.

Summary Rev. Sage Cole’s talk explores the spiritual journey inspired by Helen Keller’s life and teachings. She emphasizes the importance of love, change, and community in spiritual growth. Rev. Cole reflects on Helen Keller’s transformation from a deaf-blind girl to a global advocate for various social causes, highlighting her commitment to love, regeneration, and interconnectedness. The talk encourages embracing change and finding stability in divine love, aligning with the vision of the new church.

Sound Bites

“Love is the foundation.”

Rev. Cole emphasizes that understanding and embodying love is central to spiritual growth.

“We are here to grow and change.”

She highlights the importance of embracing change as a spiritual journey.

“We live by each other.”

The interconnectedness of humanity is crucial for personal and communal spiritual development.

Timestamp Chapters

0:00 - Introduction to Rev. Sage Cole

1:41 - Helen Keller and the New Church

3:34 - Vision and Transformation

5:19 - Helen Keller’s 1928 Speech

8:13 - Helen Keller’s Early Life

10:14 - Spiritual Foundations

14:18 - Transformations and Growth

18:24 - Advocacy and Social Justice

24:37 - Embracing Change and Community

28:58 - Becoming the Holy City

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