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“…we don’t believe in a separate entity called the Devil, that’s running around creating havoc in the world, because – guess what – we can do that on our own.”

Rev. Karen Lindvig returns to discuss how accepting responsibility creates an opening for grace and true change.

The talk starts at 20:19.

Today’s reading from Mike Brennan is a Daily Word entry from 1950, entitled Accomplishment.

Worship Arts was presented with special guest Stephanie Anne Johnson.

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“So there you are in the chaos of things. And in the chaos, you get to brew up new stuff.”

Rev. Pamelagrace Beatty returns to look at change models, with special attention to the moment after acceptance, when we begin experimentation.

Reginald Oliver reads a poem by Langston Hughes entitled Mother to Son, with an introduction from Stephanie Stokes Oliver, literary researcher and author of Black Ink.

The talk starts at 21:45.

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“Have you ever been in a situation that isn’t ideal, but it’s comfortable, so it’s the devil you know?”

Rev. Karen Lindvig talks about the Israelites’ departure from Egypt as a metaphor for our building process. While their obstacles were many, they were also gifted with manna, the grace of the moment.

This service also features the wedding of Larry Kemp and Mary Bonine Kemp.

The talk starts at 16:05.

Today’s reading is a called To the Diaspora, by Gwendolyn Brooks

Worship Arts features guest artists Justin Huertas and Tyler Rogers.

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“Sow a thought – reap an act. Sow an act – reap a habit. Sow a habit – reap a character. Sow a character – reap a destiny.”

Rev. Karen Lindvig introduces the 2020 annual theme “Sowing Seeds of Grace.”  She describes how our community is spiritually tracking the ongoing physical building process. As our concrete is pouring into the foundations, we’re also working on our deep-level community building, through sharing our experiences of Divine Grace. When have you experienced miraculous grace in your life?

The talk starts at 18:45.

Today’s reading is a called Now is the Time, an adaptation of Hafiz, by Daniel Ladinski.

Worship Arts features guest vocalist Shaunyce Omar.

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“So as we face the problems in front of us right now… we can either face those problems head on, or we can hide our heads in the sand.”

Rev. Karen Lindvig returns from an ashram retreat with a message about leadership and responsibility.  She reviews 4 yogic paths, with special attention to karma yoga, the yoga of service to others.

The talk starts at 16:40.

Today’s reading is a called Divine Order, by Jeffon Seely.

Worship Arts features guests Ireland and Savanna Woods.

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“What if I dwelt less on people wounding me, and more on what those wounds do to nudge or shove me toward my destiny?”

Michael Bogar returns to tackle some of the hardest questions in spirituality: how to deal with suffering. Join Michael for his class “Swamplands of the Soul” starting January 22nd.

The talk starts at 18:55.

Today’s reading is an orignal poem by congregant poet Marcia Rutan, entitled Drought: Now This.

Worship Arts features guest soloist Sarah Russell.

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“The wise men represent that wise part of ourselves… that says now how am I going to go forth and live this divinity?”

Associate Minister Diane Robertson uses the arrival of the Magi as a metaphysical springboard for our annual Whitestone ceremony.  She guides us in listening to our deeper selves, to find out what divine quality wants to express through us this year.

Today’s reading is All Things, from 13th century mystic nun Hadewjch of Antwerp.

Worship Arts features solos from congregant volunteers Chris Sullivan and Noor Dhagistani, with Song Mei Doran and Inez Lindsey.

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—–Thank you's:Senior Minister: Rev. Karen Lindvig;Associate Minister: Diane Robertson;Worship Arts Team: Jeff Fielder, Tekla Waterfield, Dahlia Cohen, Steve Peha, Erin McGaughan, and Olivia Hamilton;Technical Audio:  Nick Charlton;Technical Livestream: Rob (name to follow)Staff: Karen R. Smith.

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