November 2025

Services

11/2/2025   “Practice Dying”        speaker Mikki Baloy                    

Samhain/Day of the Dead is an opportunity to gently consider our departure from this world and prepare for it in simple, non-scary ways. Please join friend of the congregation Mikki Baloy as we explore this rather taboo topic in our culture. She’ll be taking a different approach to the conversation with such wide-ranging topics as Swedish Death Cleaning, Savasana in Yoga, and even going to sleep at night

11/9/2025    “Unconscious Cruelty”   speaker Tricia Larkin             

I was at a music event where the singer sang “Ode to Billy Joe” in a very moody interpretation, and I was so moved by it that I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I looked up what the writer said about the song - Bobby Gentry stated often in interviews that she intended the song to portray the family’s indifference to the suicide in what she deemed “a study in unconscious cruelty”.

11/16/2025      "Because of You"        Center for Spiritual Living,Rev. Melissa Moorer-Nobles     

We gather in gratitude to honor the people, pets, and experiences that have blessed our lives this year. Together, we’ll speak our thanks aloud by completing the phrase “Because of…” to celebrate those whose presence has inspired and uplifted us. Bring a picture or small symbol of gratitude to place on our "Community Altar of Gratitude", as we give thanks for all the good that flows into our lives.

11/23/2025      “A Toast to the Holy” Rev. Mark Cutolo                   

From ancient fermenting grains to our modern-day table, the creation and consumption of shared sustenance has always held a special significance. This sermon will highlight how the preparation and enjoyment of food and drink—from simple ingredients to a shared feast—is a powerful ritual of gratitude and belonging. Come and share in our annual Agape meal today!

11/30/2025      “Pilgrimage”    guest minister Rev. Rachel Hollander
All of life is a Pilgrimage. It might be a journey we take to another country or a hike in the woods. It could also be an experience that happens internally, a healing of mind and body. We will be exploring this concept of Pilgrimage through film, television, and The Five T's of Pilgrimage (Rev Rachel's homage to The Hero's Journey). Using humour, personal reflection, and helpful tips, we will travel together on our own Sunday Morning Camino!