Spirit Sunday: To Live on Sacred Land
Join our worship team and choirs on this Sunday near Indigenous People’s day as we reflect on this land and all the ways in which it is, and has always … read more
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The Courage to Speak Our Own Truths
In October, we’ll explore our monthly theme of courage through a variety of lenses. This week, we’ll introduce the reproductive justice work happening here at River Road and reflect on what … read more
Fighting that Feeling: The Perils of Belonging
Sometimes it’s good to flip our themes and assumptions right around and look at them from a different angle. After exploring belonging and community all month, this week we’ll think about … read more
Be Ours a Religion
“Be ours a religion which, like sunshine, goes everywhere.” These words from Unitarian and transcendentalist Theodore Parker guide us to the central truth of our shared faith. This week we’ll explore … read more
Ingathering Sunday and Water Communion
This Sunday we’ll kick off the new season of religious education classes and our music program here at River Road. Bring a bit of water if you can – from travels … read more
The Flickering and the Flame
Many years ago, a colleague said that when you find yourself on the edge of burnout, the answer is not to pull back, but to draw in closer to the … read more
The Matter With Things
The contemporary philosopher Ian McGilchrist writes about the intersection of brain science and faith. How do we perceive the world and what aspects of truth are conditioned by the hemisphere of … read more
Gather the Spirit (Part 2)
Seat of the Soul Spiritual practice is at the heart of what we do in faith community, so why not explore it together? This week we’ll engage our spirits through … read more
Gather the Spirit (Part 1)
Rhythm of the Soul We’re shaking things up for the next two weeks! Spiritual practice is at the heart of what we do in faith community, so why not explore … read more
The End of Dominion: What We Learn from Murmurations, Flocks, and Packs
Join us as we explore the shift from dominion to stewardship through the lessons we learn from nature. You are invited to bring your animal companion for the animal blessing … read more