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The Nonviolent Life
Join in the conversation on Zoom How can we become people of nonviolence and help the world become more nonviolent? What does it mean to be a person of active nonviolence? How can we help build a global grassroots movement of nonviolence to disarm the world, relieve unjust human suffering, make a more just society and protect creation and all creatures? What is a nonviolent life? These are the questions John Dear, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and Pace e Bene…
Annual Parish Meeting
Today, 11:45 on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7977776046?pwd=VUFZSXY3UVpNVitJaDl2VmhPS3E2UT09
Becoming Wise
Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista Tippett Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, National Humanities Medalist, and New York Times bestselling author. She created and hosts the national public radio show and podcast “On Being” which shines a light on people whose insights kindle in us a sense of wonder and courage. Scientists, theologians, poets, activists, and many others have opened themselves up to Tippett’s compassionate yet searching conversation. In Becoming Wise, Tippett…
Light of the world – an Advent Study
Please consider joining us for a short four week study – we will be preparing for Christmas together by using an Advent study guide prepared by New Testament scholar Dr. Amy-Jill Levine.In Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent, Jewish biblical scholar Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of the birth of Jesus. She shows how the Gospel narratives connect to the Old Testament; highlights the role of women in first-century Jewish culture; and emphasizes the importance of Mary’s visitation,…
Streams of Living Water – a conversation
Consider joining a conversation about the great traditions within Christianity and the spiritual practices that each one recommends. This well-written book by a beloved author will help you to understand Christians from other traditions of spirituality and to explore new ways of approaching God that may open your heart and mind to new realms of the divine mind. Streams of Living Water – Richard J. Foster The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian…
Worldwide Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Worldwide Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, September 1 You are warmly invited to participate in one or both of the following events on Tuesday, September 1. Noon PDT — An Interactive Prayer Service Join in a short service to express thanksgiving for all of Creation, acknowledge our responsibility as stewards of Creation, and express hopes for a healthier future. Open to all and led by St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church, Los Osos, CA. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7977776046 6 p.m. PDT — …
Eternal Echoes – Celtic Reflections on Our Yearning to Belong
During this difficult time we find our sense of connection and dis-connection being challenged. When we cannot connect without observing safe distances and wearing protective clothing, how does that affect our sense of identity and community? In his book Eternal Echoes, philosopher and poet John O’Donahue explores the desire to belong and the “eternal echo of longing that lives deep within us and never lets us settle for what we have or where we are.” It has been described as…
The Untethered Soul – a discussion
Join us for six weeks of exploration together as we consider the insights of the book The Untethered Soul and how it can help us on our Christian journey. Here is what the publishers say about it: What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul-now a New York Times bestseller-offers simple yet profound answers to these questions. Whether this is your…
Black Lives and White Privilege – a Time for Change
The senseless and brutal killing of George Floyd has woken the world to the overt racism within the criminal justice system. At the same time, the pandemic has highlighted the basic inequalities in our health services and socio-economic system. These two together have caused us to look at racism in its many overt and covert forms. Both Blacks and whites have heeded the call that it is time to stand up and step forward as a united front against the dark and…
Bible Study
A gentle conversation about the text – looking both at what it may have meant for the original readers and also what it may mean for us today. We read for both head and heart. June 4 Colossians 1 June 11 Colossians 2 June 18 Colossians 3 June 25 Colossians 4 Everyone is welcome whether you know a lot about the Bible or very little. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7977776046