As I have been reflecting on the past three months while Rev. David Miller has been away, lyrics from the song “You Can Do This Hard Thing” by Carrie Newcomer came to my mind: “From the muddy ground Comes a green volunteer In a place we thought Barren new life appears Morning will come whistling […]
Healing for the Soul Through the Senses
In the midst of winter weariness, grief or sorrow can often take hold. These circumstances call us to care for ourselves. Self-care doesn’t simply mean doing nice things for ourselves, but also getting back in touch with our bodies. It can begin with a deep breath and an exploration of our senses. There are more […]
A Rose by Any Other Name
Did you know the original Nahuatl name for the plant we call “poinsettia” is cuetlaxochitl (pronounced kwe•tla•so•cheetl), cultivated by the Aztecs long before the European colonization of the Americas? In 1828, cuetlaxochitl was taken from its native home of Mexico and brought to the United States by Joel Roberts Poinsett, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. […]