George Saunders once wrote that there are several “built-in confusions” that keep us from being the kindest version of ourselves. One of those built-in confusions is the idea that we, … read more
This Sunday, our worship service will be at the Retreat ONLY. Do not come to the building – we won’t be there! Instead, we warmly invite you to join us … read more
The Philosopher Bayo Akomolafe reminded Rev. Nancy recently that the Yoruba people have a cosmology that places a crossroads at the center of all things. Called the Orita, the crossroads … read more
In this service, we’ll lift up the idea that we can’t go it alone and explore how being connected/interdependent helps us make it through. How do we nurture our community … read more
Do you ever find yourself keeping score at life itself? Making friendship into a contest? Imagining that the balance of the cosmic scales is always tipping in the wrong direction? … read more
Easter Sunday here at River Road brings some of the usual trappings – an egg hunt on the grounds for children and families, candy and treats, and hopefully a bright … read more
Join Rev. Amanda and the River Road House Band as we explore what it means to be unoriginal in a world obsessed with originality. In this pop-culture inspired service we’ll … read more
Rabbi Sharon Brous recalls a powerful Hebrew liturgy from about 2000 years ago, bringing together those mourning and those bearing up well with the words, “Why does your heart ache?” … read more
This multigenerational Spirit Sunday is a team-up with our worship and Earth Ministry teams. The service will focus on what it takes to reimagine our relationship to the earth and … read more
We keep vigil in the waiting space between one reality and another, but there are different ways to undergo that waiting. Contemplative spiritual traditions around the world speak to this … read more
