Messages on Courage (Page 4)
Wall-E
Guest Preachers Rev. Kevin Jagoe and Justin Jagoe discuss the film “WALL-E” and its themes of finding your vocation and how the pieces of your life fit together to create the whole you.
Dogma
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, discusses the film “Dogma” – a favorite from his childhood – and how it helped him understand the beauty of the ability to question religion and continue on ones own spiritual journey.
Barbie
Lay Preacher, Beverly Fox, discusses the film “Barbie” and its messages of feminism, self worth, and the danger of misogyny.
The Wizard of Oz
Today’s message from Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, looks at “The Wizard of Oz” and its message of self discovery.
Just For Us
In today’s message, Rev. Lee introduces our summer message series “SpiritFlix”. Today’s look at the comedy special “Just For Us” delves into how laughter can help us make sense of our world. Rev. Lee shares the metaphor of a jigsaw puzzle – we need every piece to complete a puzzle, just as one needs every piece of the picture make sense of the whole person, of their identity.
When Aidan Became A Brother
Rev. Lee concludes our Books Set Free message series with a message on the book “When Aidan Became A Brother”. She reminds us that gender is a core part of who we are, just as a core part of who we are is learning and continuing to grow.
The Proudest Blue
In today’s message on banned books, Rev. Lee reminds us that every human matters and every human’s story matters. With a message based on “The Proudest Blue”, we are reminded that the things that makes us different are also what makes us who we are.
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
In today’s message on a banned book, Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, how despite a book’s worth, to some people the message is not as important as symbols shown.
The Hardest “Thank You”
Guest Preacher, Lisa Schilansky, shares a message asking us to go back and take a look at some of those moment we’d maybe rather not. What would happen if we reframed some of our “cringey” memories as learning experiences? What if we thanked ourselves for what we learned in those moments?
Better Days Ahead
Today’s message is a conversation between Rev. Lee and Chris Brickhouse, from the Better Days Ahead outreach organization. He discusses the issue of homelessness in our area, and how we can help in meaningful ways.
Impossible Miracles
Inspired by a conversation with an Atheist friend, Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, shares a math lesson with us which begins with a deck of cards. By the end of this message, Nick will have you convinced that you are a miracle.
Listening Within
Lay preacher, Matt Bunczk, shares his story of the different ways he experienced god as a young catholic, and later, as an adult who had come out as gay. Matt also explores some theological discussion and argument surrounding two specific verses in Leviticus, which have impacted his life.