“Spreading Our Wings” is the theme of this year’s stewardship campaign. Our Soul Matters theme for the month of March is “Living Love through the Practice of Trust.” On this Stewardship Sunday, we explore the practices of trust that are involved in stewardship–and in spreading our wings as a congregation.

In my summer reading of the Tao te Ching, I was surprised that many chapters of this sacred text spoke to the secular matters of government and leadership. It occurred to me that it might be fitting to explore Lao-tzu’s views on these topics during the presidential election season. As we bridge the Soul Matters themes of Deep Listening (October) and Repair…

“How can ancient concepts of Taoism help us with our spiritual life in today’s world?” This was the question posed by Julia, the top bidder for the worship associate version of the coveted Auction Sermon. The Tao te Ching was written by the philosopher Lao-tzu in the sixth century BCE. To answer Julia’s question about its applicability in modern times, I decided…

In this season of Transformation, we explore the critical role of letting go. We will explore why letting go is essential, what makes it so difficult, and how to release our grip through a variety of spiritual practices.