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Our purpose is encouraging, loving, and supporting a diverse group of people who gather to deepen their experience of the inner light of God. We direct this inner light outward in service to others to share the love of Christ.
**Following the teachings of the Living Christ, we are an open, loving, and affirming community.
We believe that God’s Light is inherent within all people. There are no exceptions.**
Category Archives: Messages
Drawn to the Light
Moths seem to be drawn to the light. They congregate around streetlights and frequent torch-lit garden parties. But what is it about the lamp on your porch that moths find so irresistible? Is it the warmth? The pleasing glow? Why … Continue reading →
Treasure Chests or Strong Boxes
Re-reading this oh so familiar passage from Matthew’s rendition of the Christmas story brought to mind some interesting tidbits of historical and traditional interest upon which messages have been preached now for a couple of thousand years: there’s the king … Continue reading →
Christmas Eve and the 1st Sunday after Christmas
Messages used in our Christmas Eve Meeting for Worship and for Worship the day after Christmas are offered together in this posting.
Love Advent IV
I admire the way Matthew in his Christmas story gives us a glimpse of this man Joseph. Joseph in being righteous and caring for others gives us a timeless view of what love is all about. Like Hosea, he … Continue reading →
Joy – Advent III
On this third Sunday of Advent we look once again to the qualities that are present in the kingdom of God. Now, Quakers function with the uncommon understanding that the Kingdom of God, through the Holy Spirit isn’t a future … Continue reading →
Peace, Advent II, 2010
In the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, where the prophet first announces the advent of a new and perfect king, he says that such an ideal monarchy is characterized by a perfect and complete peace that extends throughout all of nature. … Continue reading →
Among the Candles of Advent the First One is Called Hope
Advent 1, 2010 Among the Candles of Advent the First One is Called Hope – Hope is an interesting notion. It has no substance. It is choosing to live with the assumption that your present situation will improve. And … Continue reading →
Endurance
Luke was not written primarily for 21st-century Christians anxious about our future. It was written for a beleaguered and persecuted minority under the thumb of Rome. How were they to deal with this situation? Luke says to listen for Jesus, … Continue reading →
“Take heart, Work, Don’t be Afraid”
The story that the book of Haggai tells is the story of a second beginning of reconstruction. The first effort, under the edict of Cyrus had fizzled. Sanballet was correct in his assessment of the challenge, lack of resources and … Continue reading →
Being Freed Is To Freedom as Being Healed Is To Wholeness
John 8: 31-36 31Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” 33They answered … Continue reading →
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