icy plants with glowing light orb

Our annual Solstice Eve Celebration aligns the rhythms of our hearts and our spirits with the rhythms of the earth and sky. Come, center yourself in the midst of the holiday hustle and the challenges of these days. Singing, silence, candlelight, fire, and hot, spiced cider guide us through this turning edge of the year. […]

large deciduous tree with bare branches and large trunk that hides the rising sun behind it, snowy ground and amber sky; service info: "Still? Still. Still! Rev. Kevin Tarsa Randy McKean, Worship Associate 10:30am December 22, 2024 on-site | online"

At this still point, when the sun’s annual journey along the morning and evening horizons pauses for a time, preparing to change direction, we, too, slow down for this “moment of magic” to notice the gifts ready right here, to recognize the powerful opportunity between what happens and our response, and to see if there […]

Blue Christmas Sunday, December 22 2:00pm a service for those whose hearts are hurting

The holiday season can be hard for those whose hearts are hurting. You are not alone. “Blue Christmas” is a gentle, contemplative service for those who are carrying pain or loss during this season of celebration.  Our Blue Christmas service on December 22 at 2:00 pm will offer refuge from holiday cheer for those who […]

red plaid stockings with white snowflake appliques and brown fur cuffs hanging from wooden mantel over fireplace; service info: "Christmas Eve The Edge of Christmas Rev. Kevin Tarsa Lindsay Dunckel Worship Associate 4:30pm December 24, 2024"

Come, gather in open-hearted, open-minded community to celebrate “the gladness of Christmas, which is Hope, the spirit of Christmas, which is Peace, and the heart of Christmas, which is Love.” Carols, poetry, candlelight, messages for all and all ages to notice and celebrate what wants to be born in us.  You are invited to bring […]

yellow taper candle with long flame and faded glowing dots of sparkling light in background; service info: "Christmas Eve Singing & Meditation Rev. Kevin Tarsa 7:30pm December 24, 2024"

The magical energy of Christmas Eve midnight services gets channeled this year into this intimate, less formal (and not so late) service of candlelight, singing, silence, connection, mystery and wonder, with Rev. Kevin at the piano. Come, center, settle, sing, listen within, connect, breathe, be…  with Rev. Kevin Tarsa

Temple of Janus at Autun, France; service info: "On the Brink of a New Year Tracy Pepper & Cheryl Morris Worship Associates 10:30am Dec. 20, 2024 on-site | online"

A tradition since 2005, we will gather informally for Cider Sunday. We use this time to reflect on the year that is ending and anticipate what lies ahead. The tone may be more somber than celebratory this time, but what is unchanged is the strength, courage, and joy we gain from gathering together, in good […]