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Compassionate Emancipation

Posted by CC on April 20, 2013

In our Cookie Washington message this Sunday we continued the theme of compassion with Cookie Washington speaking on “Compassionate Emancipation.” Cookie talked about emancipating herself from mental slavery and wounding to a place of compassion for herself and others. She discussed the false concepts that keep us apart and how our words can wound, then heal. This service was delivered on Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Torreah “Cookie” Washington is an accomplished artist and textile designer. She was selected as one of 44 Master Art Quilters for a quilt that honors President Barack Obama. Washington also has quilted, designed costumes for theater, film, stage and high fashion wedding gowns for the past 12 years using silk, cotton rayon, batting, beads, buttons and photo transfers.

She was recently featured in two documentaries, “The Wayshowers” and “Skin Quilt”.

And please remember to support the church when you shop at Amazon.com by clicking on our links! Our recommendation this week goes along with our them of compassion – Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life by Karen Armstrong. Karen Armstrong believes that while compassion is intrinsic in all human beings, each of us needs to work diligently to cultivate and expand our capacity for compassion. Here, in this straightforward, thoughtful, and thought-provoking book, she sets out a program that can lead us toward a more compassionate life.

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And Peace on Earth

Posted by CC on December 4, 2012

The commercialization of Christmas leaves us with a sweet story, but one that rings hollow without any emphasis on its more radical undertones. The Christmas story is, at heart, an upheaval of social order, a reordering of priorities, and a birth beacon for peace. Reverend Danny Reed delivered this holiday message on December 2, 2012.

We apologize for the delayed posting of this podcast.

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Vulnerability – This Will Break Your Heart by Rev. Elaine Aron Tenbrink

Posted by CC on November 25, 2012

Brené Brown- The power of vulnerabilityWe yearn for love and connection. We pray for peace and justice. However, pursuing these ends might leave us brokenhearted. This morning we consider the risks and merits of putting ourselves out there. What does vulnerability have to do with the spiritual life? This service was delivered on November 25, 2012 by Reverend Elaine Aron Tenbrink.

Our reading this week is based on Elaine’s sermon and is the book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown. In Daring Greatly, Dr. Brown challenges everything we think we know about vulnerability. Based on twelve years of research, she argues that vulnerability is not weakness, but rather our clearest path to courage, engagement, and meaningful connection. The book that Dr. Brown’s many fans have been waiting for, Daring Greatly will spark a new spirit of truth—and trust—in our organizations, families, schools, and communities.

And for those of you interested in the TED talk referenced, you can click on the image to the right, or just go to http://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability.html.

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While You Are Shopping

Posted by CC on November 21, 2012

While you are going about your holiday shopping this year, please remember that you can support the church at the same time. If you are shopping online at Amazon.com, by simply clicking on the referral link found on our website or going to http://amzn.to/nGg75V, the church will get a small commission on your purchase while costing you nothing. No, your cost will not go up at all, but we would appreciate the small donation that the referral fee will generate.

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