by admin | Nov 10, 2022 | anti-racism, community
WHO WE ARE Culture is an important element with all Yaqui communities and bonds both Christianity and Yaqui spirituality in the hope for a better view of the world and morality. An example of Yaqui spirituality is the iconic symbol of the deer and the deer dancer who...
by admin | Nov 3, 2022 | community, COVID-19, faith
Our Real Work It may be that when we no longer know what to do we have come our real work, and that when we no longer know which way to go we have come to our real journey. The mind that is not baffled is not employed. The impeded stream is the one that sings. ~...
by admin | Oct 27, 2022 | community, social justice
What is Domestic Violence? “Domestic violence refers to violence among people in a domestic situation, and can thus include not only a spouse or partner (same sex or opposite sex), but also siblings, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.” (womenagainstabuse.org) What...
by admin | Oct 20, 2022 | anti-racism, social justice
In this edition of the Beloved Community, we focus on the Doctrine of Discovery. Although we have focused on the Doctrine before in worship, in other editions of the Beloved Community, and now in our October Wise Wednesday series (check it out this Wednesday, October...
by admin | Oct 13, 2022 | community
I am grateful for the show of appreciation by the congregation this past Sunday. I cherish the words you shared in worship, the meal, cake, cards, and gifts. I was completely caught by surprise and thank you for your affirming messages. These past years have been...
by admin | Sep 29, 2022 | anti-racism, community, social justice
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), we offer these videos and articles. “Origin of Hispanic Heritage Month”— video “Credera Listens: Exploring Hispanic Identity, Intersectionality, and Culture”—a video and article highlighting the...
by admin | Sep 22, 2022 | mental health
Individual Impact: 79% of all people who die by suicide are male. Although more women than men attempt suicide, men are 4x more likely to die by suicide. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10–14 and the 3rd leading cause of death among people...
by admin | Sep 22, 2022 | community, mental wellness
“We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it.” — Madeleine...
by admin | Sep 15, 2022 | anti-racism, community, racism
What it is: a form of systemic racism whereby communities of color are disproportionately burdened with health hazards through policies and practices that force them to live in proximity to sources of toxic waste such as sewage works, mines, landfills, power stations,...
by admin | Sep 1, 2022 | community, social justice
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This goal...
