Messages on Mental Health
Wild & Precious Life 2025
Our annual Wild & Precious Life service, wherein we ask people in different decades of their lives to answer the question posed in Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Through the Forest of Fear
Lay Preacher, Chris Groppe, shares his thoughts on love, joy, and trees through a discussion on demonstrating in support of our values.
Will & Harper
Lay Preacher, Don Altemus, shares his message on the documentary “Will & Harper.” Don reflects on his own journey through his transition and the subsequent concerns and emotions with that journey.
What Community Looks Like
Rev. Lee Paczulla shares highlights from her sabbatical time during her message and the joy of being part of a community.
Saving & Savoring Change
Guest Preacher, Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, shares his message of embracing the change to better align ourselves and discover our authentic path.
Expect Hope
Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, shares his message of hope and his story of overwhelming optimism while still recognizing we are not okay.
Expect 2025
For our first ever, “Bring a Friend” Sunday, Ministerial Intern, Nick Sanchez, introduces our new message series “Expect 2025.”
Wild & Precious Life 2024
Our annual Wild & Precious Life service, wherein we ask people in different decades of their lives to answer the question posed in Mary Oliver’s poem, The Summer Day, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
In the Present
Rev. Lee shares her final message before her sabbatical about living fully in the present.
Touching Grass
Lay Preacher, Beverly Fox, shares her message of connectedness to nature.
Rania Larsen & Jacqui Busch: Community Mental Health
Rev. Lee discusses the importance of community mental health with guests Rania Larsen & Jacqui Busch.
The Bear
Rev. Lee explores the show “The Bear” and the fact that our every day lives are bursting with meaning.