MINISTER’S MESSAGE: FINDING OUR WAY

This month we explore our spiritual journey as it aligns with our deepest callings. Where do you want to serve? Will joy meet you there? It is important that we shape our experience to find what means the most to us and calls us to open our hearts. We are pretty sure we know what we stand for…our convictions inspire us to advocate for matters that we feel deeply about. But to have faith in ourselves, we must do a deep dive into our “inner landscape” and follow the mappings of our consciousness that guide us to our values and beliefs. For many of us, we recognize an inner urge to help be the change that makes for a better life, not only for ourselves, but for future generations. We live in a time where the powerful, heart-centered leaders are speaking out and reaching out to lead us back to our own pure intentions. The book of the month, called The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, by Karen Walrond, provides wonderful stories of various activists. Brené Brown comments that the author “...shines her light so we can find our own.” It is a powerful and motivating read to inspire each of us to try a little harder.

I will be teaching another Simon Haas series in our advanced spirituality studies on “Dharma…Finding Our Way”. We will resource Simon’s book, The Book of Dharma, which can be found online, as an e-book, or as an audio book, but it takes a few weeks to get the physical book. If this interests you, don’t hesitate to get the book well in advance of the start of class on May 15.

We also call out to every member and friend to join us for the Community Rummage and Collectibles Sale on May 10 and 11! It is a big week of sorting and pricing and setting the stage for our event. We take pride in creating a beautiful space for the shoppers to browse through. Items can be delivered Sunday, after the service, on May 5. See more details inside this month’s newsletter.

Who thought it was possible, but we are adding even more to our calendar of events to inspire and empower us all to live spiritually fulfilling lives! Look to see what draws your attention. Help us spread the good news to your friends and especially to younger generations. Together, we support the spiritual strength of one another!

Blessings of joy,

Rev. Sue MillerBorn