Note from Pastor Isa
Committing to Belonging
I was so shocked to learn that the opposite of belonging is fitting in. Because fitting in is assessing a group of people and changing who you are. But true belonging never asks us to change who we are. It demands we be … read more.
Endings and Beginnings
Summer is lovely for many of us who get a break from regular school-year obligations. The days are longer and there are more opportunities to do things for pure fun. We’re as far away as possible from the “winter blues.” And yet even … read more.
Rejuvenation
Our summer theme is Rejuvenation. When asked mid-June to reflect on what their personal themes were this summer, the Sunday Service conveners shared these words:
Healing, Recovery, Renewal, Hope, Rest, Setting intentions, Becoming, Self Care
When we came upon the word REJUVENATION, we shared a … read more.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.
This phrase has become a part of my inner soundtrack, but I recently got curious about where it came from. What I learned: though it expanded within American consciousness in 2008 when spoken by then Senator Obama, he … read more.
What’s in a name?
I’ve been with you all now for six months and I’m feeling like I’m getting to know you! From Sunday Services, Action Wednesday, and one-on-one conversations, I’m learning your stories, your hopes, your dreams, and … your names! I know a lot … read more.
Waking up this morning I smile.
A full, fresh, new day is before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment
and look upon all beings with eyes of compassion.
These words have been with me since childhood, when I … read more.
Dear Ones,
There are many glorious exciting things on the horizon and just beyond: spring, being together in-person, what else? Still being relatively new to the Fellowship, I’m eager for maskless conversations with you in the sunshine–with snacks–and the opportunity to dream together about all we … read more.
Dear Ones,
Happy Groundhog Day! It’s always such good timing. Right when I’ve started to accept the reality of winter, I’m reminded of the suggestion of spring. It will come, sooner or later. How are you handling the long wait for spring? And the long wait … read more.
Dear ones,
My first full month among you here in Manhattan has been a joyous whirlwind! Thank you for your warm welcome. I’ve enjoyed meeting you as a group and as individuals. Please continue to reach out with introductory emails and schedule visits to get to … read more.
Dear ones,
Happy New Year! We replace our calendars in winter, just as the days are beginning to lengthen, but the weather is nowhere near warming up. The practice–and the cultural and legal norms dependent on it–arose out of the Roman feast of Janus, the god … read more.
