Accidental Saints
There’s a lot of pressure in faithful living – pressure to be virtuous, righteous, or to exude some sort of spiritual confidence. Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber writes “I have come to realize that all … read more
Speaker: Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon Associate Minister
Rest as Resistance
We’re kicking off April’s theme of Resistance by exploring rest as a critical form of resistance. How can we cultivate rest and restoration as a sacred act of justice and … read more
Back to the Start – The Sacred Cycle of Failure
Failure is one of the most vulnerable experiences that we have, and none of us are exempt. And while a one-time mishap is enough to make anyone cringe, many failures … read more
All Hearts on Deck
Have you heard? Thanks to the hard work of many we just completed the recertification for our Green Sanctuary status! Like all the commitments that we make, this invites us … read more
Solstice Celebration and Vespers
6pm: Fire pit on the front plaza with s’mores, hot chocolate, and more 7pm: Vespers service in the sanctuary All are welcome to either or both. The Vespers service includes music, readings, … read more
In the Bleak Midwinter
Let’s face it: the holidays can come with some serious baggage – and a lot of pressure. In the midst of the holiday rush, how can we center ourselves, learn from … read more
We Were Always Here
On this Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilence we celebrate and explore the winds of change as our culture shifts and transforms. As co-creators of culture and partners in faith, where do … read more
Though You’ve Broken Your Vows a Thousand Times
“Ring the bells that still can ringForget your perfect offeringThere is a crack, a crack in everythingThat’s how the light gets in” As Leonard Cohen says, sometimes we just have … read more
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
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