All Souls member Gary Graff will present a talk on ways we can work with resistance in our own lives; how to get “unstuck” and move forward to live our values in the context of the barriers that can slow us down or stop us cold. Expect elements of Buddhist and 12 Step theories and … Continue reading “Resistance is Futile! Try This Instead”
In honor of Mother’s Day, we explore what we have learned from our mothers, those who nurtured, supported and challenged us, and what the Earth teaches every day. Let us deepen into the practice of nurturing and strengthening each other and responding to Mother Earth’s call. “Responding to Her Call – All That Nurtures and … Continue reading “Responding to Her Call – All That Nurtures and Strengthens”
The history of reproductive oppression and repression in this country is inseparable from our legacy of colonialism and racism. At this moment when reproductive justice is again under attack, join us in welcoming Planned Parenthood/The Brattleboro Health Center, with whom we will be sharing our Sunday offerings for the month of May. We anticipate … Continue reading “Creating a Healthy Future”
As we conclude our April series on “Pathways to Resistance,” join us for a rousing and moving service as Board President Leslie Kinney shares powerful words and images from her recent Living Legacy Pilgrimage, visiting landmarks of the Civil Rights Era and hearing stories of activists and their families — and reminding us that the … Continue reading “Make Good Trouble: Refections on the Living Legacy Pilgrimage”
There is much to resist from violence to injustice, racism and homophobia. How do we transform our resistance into an embrace of the good, and the power held within a community? We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Click … Continue reading “From Resistance to Embrace”
Our theme for the month of April is “Resistance,” which can take many forms. What works for you? Several members of the congregation will share their perspectives. We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Click here to read our protocols for in-person attendance.When attending … Continue reading “Finding Your Own Path to Resistance”
*Through loss and change, we are awakened to the possibilities of healing and transformation. We are re-creating ourselves through each experience we have, waking to the community around us, and in turn helping to see the world around us with new eyes. May we wake to new possibilities on this Easter Sunday! *Guest pianist William … Continue reading “Waking To the World – Easter Sunday”
*In this service we will learn about the work of the ECDC in Brattleboro finding new homes and new lives for folks coming from Afghanistan. Eduardo Melendez and Joe Wiah will be speaking *We’ll learn the song Paz y Libertad, from Amiliah and Greg and guest musicians. We anticipate that this service will be both in-person … Continue reading “I’m New Here”
We will explore the places within us that can feel like wilderness, and learn how we can help in saving and preserving the remaining wilderness. Ancient and modern stories of how a relationship with wilderness within and beyond can heal and transform us. Click here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. It … Continue reading “Finding Our Way in the Wilderness”
What wonder is this greening, this promise from the Universe that the Earth is balanced, that renewal is more than possible! A service filled with the words of the poets and wise ones, traditions from native peoples who trusted that the rivers would swell, that the meadows and berries would give forth. Yet again we … Continue reading “The Promise of Balance”
