In this kid-friendly, multigenerational service, we will learn from the Shakers, a mystical Christian movement that believed in religious freedom, the equality of men and women, and the sacredness of the natural world. Through music, dance, and artwork from the Shaker communities, we will learn to pay more careful attention to the "simple gifts" of life that offer us boundless spiritual insights. Order of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13skPcnEQ4eNkumfV4I-YnibvvnA7QijrfZHyAbPv_zA/edit?tab=t.0

More Messages from DMRE Jessica TenHave-Place, MDiv

From Monthly: "Paying Attention"

Our theme this month invites us to consider our world, our community, and our lives in the light of the practice of Paying Attention. As Brene Brown puts it, “stories are only a form of connection when someone’s listening and hearing us.” And there’s a lot going on that can get in the way of truly listening and hearing. It’s hard to get out of our own narratives long enough to let someone else’s story stand on its own….