We open our new congregational year with Ingathering Sunday, a time to gather in community with members, friends, and newcomers. Together, we’ll take part in our beloved Water Ceremony — please bring a small container of water from a place meaningful to you, whether near or far. Our blended waters remind us of our shared … Continue reading Ingathering Sunday — All-Ages Water Communion: “New Beginnings”

We gather this Sunday during the Jewish High Holy Days, which span from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur. These are days set aside to spiritually prepare yourself to begin a new year. In Western culture, we tend to look at new beginnings as a clean slate. However, many religious traditions consider beginnings as part of … Continue reading Jewish High Holy Days Service: “Beginning Again”