Memorial Day 5/28/17

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with Norma Nakai Burton M.Div. We are called to memorialize, which means praise, remember and honor, those who have given their lives to protect our democracy. Democracy is a very important form of government to protect in this world. Millions have come to these shores seeking the justice and fair treatment offered by democracy. This Sunday we will honor and … Read More

Rumi – Preparing Us for These Whirling Times 5/21/17

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with Norma Nakai Burton M.Div. The mystical realms are not superfluous – they are essential. Some of us must be masterful in traversing the dark nights of the soul and rounding the corner again and again into Heaven. Then we can confidently be way-showers for others. Rumi’s mystical poetry actually offers a great deal of practical wisdom about how we … Read More

The Secret of Mother’s Day 5/14/17

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with local author Will Wilkinson Mother’s Day began as a celebration of peace and equality, pioneered by two women with the intention to put an end to organized war. Over time, the holiday has become commercialized and personalized and lost much of that original meaning. Will’s morning presentation will focus on how feminine power (in both women and men) can … Read More

Marrying the Divine: Living a life of Love 4/2/17

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with Laura Berman Making a commitment to ourselves, to others, and to the Divine is a daily choice. With intention and practice, we can step more fully into our commitments and living a life in, as and of Love. BIO Based in Portland, Oregon, singer/songwriter Laura Berman has reached acclaim for her soul-touching vocal power and accessible lyric styling. With … Read More

MARDI GRAS – The FEAST OF FOOLS 2/19/17

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WITH NORMA NAKAI BURTON M.DIV. “We Don’t Care What the Big Chief Say!” – is a popular chant ringing in the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. “Laughter is carbonated holiness and our last defense against hopelessness.” The Fool is an archetype, one of the universal patterns that arises out of our human collective unconscious. The Fool is arguably … Read More

UNITY VALENTINE’s DAY ~ HEART PRAYERS 2/12/17

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with Norma Nakai Burton M.Div. On Valentine’s Day we draw hearts, send heart-felt notes to loved ones, and spread love through hearts, hearts, hearts. Let’s spread some love this Valentine’s Day to our earth – she could really use a dose of unconditional love. Let’s make use this time when hearts are open to love to generate this connection with … Read More

“What We Resist Will Persist” 2/5/17

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with Norma Nakai Burton M.Div. We celebrate both the CELTIC holy day of IMBOLC honoring the Fire Goddess BRIGID,  along with this  CHINESE NEW YEAR honoring the energies of the FIRE ROOSTER. Both of these are Fire energies of purification and transformation. In this context we will continue on our theme of AWARENESS and ACTIVATION. How do we maintain awareness … Read More