The teachings attributed to the Rabbi Jesus were often offered as parables, stories that invite one to find a path towards answers to those questions that never go away. Such stories come to us from many traditions. Let’s explore together the most well-known Christian parable, the story of the Good Samaritan, and see how it continue to offer wisdom for our times and our lives.
How do you feel about being perfect? Our doubts keep us from fully engaging in life. Today, honoring Indigenous People’s Day, Jesse Poydak offers his tradition of sitting in prayer circle for unity and healing. He invites us to look into each other’s eyes, speak from our hearts and listen deeply, for bringing us back onto harmony with Creator.
Every action or inaction, every encounter and connection, sends ripples out into the larger community, as we explored last month. The term “Beloved Community”, coined by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., imagines a space where all are beloved and embraced, where no one is left out or left behind, especially those impacted by structural violence. Just this year, the constitutionality of a local ordinance targeting houseless people in Grants Pass went to the Supreme Court and changed the landscape of how people experiencing visible poverty across the nation are impacted in a devastating way. This week we go deeper into the ways our actions, decisions, and encounters can be grounded in mutuality, reciprocity, and loving-kindness in order to work toward creating Beloved Community, and also examine the perils we face as interconnected individuals and communities when we labor under the illusion of separateness.
Why does grieving together matter? Together we can build our trust in each other, and remember the sacredness and healing power of sharing our sorrows in a safe, brave space. Join us for this two-part event facilitated by Southern Oregon Living and Dying Alliance (SOLADA).
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