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The Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th reminds us that for millennia humans have looked to the stars for spiritual meaning. 2026 marks three decades since the passing of one stargazer and teacher who showed us that our exploration of the cosmos and its billions of worlds was revealing profound truth about ourselves. For seekers and religious liberals today, his voice and legacy are more prophetic than ever. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BP_iO6ZkWgsEbZi5VO7ZVL4GvwEafp9k3e7ixE3JyL8/edit?usp=sharing
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From Monthly: "Practicing Resistance " Our theme this month invites us to consider our world, our community, and our lives in the light of the practice of Practicing Resistance. A new year is a time to pay attention to beginnings, fresh starts, and hopes — to celebrate them — not a time to isolate. May we make use of collaborations and community in practicing resistance.
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