Whole Church is where we all explore and grow spiritually together, in community. We will practice two simple techniques to get better at being present and mindful. Join fellow explorers on your free and responsible search for truth and meaning, and strengthen your spiritual values of interdependence, transformation, and pluralism.
In honor of International Women’s Day, Dr. Dave will tell of extraordinary women who can help us be more in the moment.
Practicing generosity of spirit is a form of hospitality that builds resilience and community. It requires paying attention to both yourself and others, opening your heart to welcome all people into your life or space. Sometimes the most radical hospitality is in the smallest gesture.
Resilience is a quality that we often admire in others and rarely recognize in ourselves – but Resilience is not a personality trait; it is a skill. We will define, discuss, recognize, and learn how to build Resilience in ourselves, our communities, and our children. If you’ll be attending via Zoom, you can pick up … Continue reading Whole Church Resilience Fair
In this season of waiting and renewal, we wait for the sun to be more and more present, driving away the dark and lighting the world:; physically, spiritually, and emotionally. As we recycle our seasons into Spring and brighter days, how can we reuse our spiritual and physical gifts to reduce harm in our world?
Dr. Dave will bring us a message about this month’s theme, Embodying Resilience. Resilience isn’t just about enduring; it’s about finding ways to move forward with courage, creativity, and joy. Dr. Dave will explore the life and work of Douglass and how he can help us to embody resilience.
We think we make reasonable and mostly rational decisions–but do we really? Cognitive biases are specific ways in which our thinking consistently produces unreliable results–results that can be used to influence our perceptions and beliefs. Are we predisposed to this potential manipulation, and if so, can recognizing and understanding these biases help us to avoid … Continue reading What are Cognitive Biases, and Have They Been Used to Shape Our Religious Beliefs?
Explore the spiritual connection and benefits of native plants in our yards, communities, and hearts. Learn how to select the best plants for ecological prosperity and how to use the cycles of Winter to prepare native seeds that can transform into an abundant native garden in the Spring and Summer. Stay for a hands-on workshop to … Continue reading Enhancing the interdependent web through stewardship with native plants
How can we work toward justice? At Whole Church, we’ll explore together a variety of ways that practicing resistance can be justice work. Bring your ideas and learn what others think – you might be surprised and discover something new!
Dr. Dave will explore the basic tenets of Sikhism and how Sikh Valarie Kaur has applied these to practicing resistance as an activist and attorney in twenty-first century America.
