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Lead with Love: Faith, Democracy & Servant Leadership
As we head to the polls, what can the earliest Christian communities teach us about leadership, democracy, and LovingKindness? Discover three invitations to put faith into action, a heartfelt prayer for America, and a musical reminder that The Way continues through us when we Lead with Love!
Rev. AndreaGrace W
3 days ago9 min read


Living Water: Nourished by Christ. Pouring Life into the World.
Water gives us life, renews us, and connects all creation. As we encounter Jesus as Living Water, we are invited to notice where God is nourishing us—and where we are called to become life-giving streams of grace, caring for one another and the waters of our precious Earth. Check out this blogpost with Rev. AndreaGrace’s reflection, music, prayers and more…
Rev. AndreaGrace W
Oct 178 min read


Sacred Hoops: An Indigenous People's Day Prayer Service
From dancing autumn leaves to children playing together, we discover lessons in seeing, receiving, and belonging. Inspired by Nicholas Black Elk’s sacred hoops and our circles of love, we explore living with LovingKindness.
Rev. AndreaGrace W
Oct 129 min read


Holy Curiosity: Questions, Creation, and the Mystery of God
What can questions, creation, and the cosmos teach us about God? Through Scripture, nature, the Cosmic Christ, and our own holy curiosity, we explore the Divine Mystery surrounding us. Even amid darkness and suffering, we are invited to wonder, question, listen, and discover God continually bringing forth new life.
Rev. AndreaGrace W
Oct 77 min read


Free Enough to Love Again: From Anger through Forgiveness to LovingKindness
Anger can be a compass, pointing us toward what needs attention. Explore how moving through anger, resentment, and forgiveness can lead us toward greater freedom and LovingKindness.
Rev. AndreaGrace W
Sep 269 min read


Compassion: The First Word About God
Compassion has deep roots in the body, in a mother’s body. This week, we reflect on God's compassion.
AndreaGrace
Jun 177 min read


The Body and Blood of Christ
On the second Sunday after Pentecost – the Church celebrates the Body and Blood of Christ. Through the centuries – the Church has shifted focus from the people as the body of Christ to the mystical body of Christ in Holy Communion.
AndreaGrace
Jun 128 min read


Trinity & Visitation
On the first Sunday after Pentecost – the Church celebrates the Trinity – God in three manifestations. This year, that happened to also be May 31, the Feast of the Visitation – when Mary and Elizabeth encountered one another – cousins both miraculously pregnant. Through song, readings, and reflection, we will explore the different ways we come to understand and experience God – and we see that presence reflected in The Visitation.
AndreaGrace
Jun 27 min read


Celebrating Pentecost Cycle A
Pentecost is considered the Birthday of the Church. The Holy Spirit – Ruah - God’s breath and flame – are in each of us. The laying on of hands – fans the flame.
AndreaGrace
May 2911 min read


Exploring the Feminine Side of God
In Genesis, we read that we are created in God’s image – male and female, so God must have a feminine side. In our service on May 10, we reflected on this side of God.
AndreaGrace
May 169 min read


God's Word on Immigration
In the Judeo-Christian Scripture of Leviticus, we read that God commands us to love the foreigner as ourselves. What does this look like? How do we live this out? How do we support immigrants today?
AndreaGrace
Feb 126 min read


Remembering Janet
A tender spiritual reflection honoring Janet - a prayer partner and spiritual grandmother, celebrating faith, healing prayer, and resting in God’s loving Spirit.
AndreaGrace
Jan 82 min read


Epiphanies: Then & Now
This Epiphany reflection explores how God’s revelations continue to unfold in our lives today. Through scripture, poetry, women’s wisdom, and personal stories, it invites us to notice the “aha” moments of clarity, calling, and holy surprise—and to cultivate practices of discernment that help us follow the stars God places before us.
AndreaGrace
Jan 45 min read


Thanksgiving Service of Gratitude
Pray along with this service of gratitude including music, prose, science and more!
AndreaGrace
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Faith, Comfort, Courage & Good Hope
As we prayerfully ponder Veteran's Day and also the state of our world, we can pray for an outpouring of the gifts of faith, comfort, courage and good hope.
AndreaGrace
Nov 11, 20255 min read


Happy Easter! Let's Create Beauty!
Let's celebrate the Easter Resurrection by creating beauty! Jan Richardson writes, "It’s not just that art should come alongside our work for justice, but that they are part of the same impulse toward hope, healing and wholeness."
AndreaGrace
Apr 20, 20252 min read


"Still We Sing…"
It's been quite the month for Rev. AndreaGrace who is now in a wheelchair - but music is sustaining her.
AndreaGrace
Feb 8, 20254 min read


Living with Awakened Connections: Following MLK's Example
In this blogpost, Rev. AndreaGrace reflects on the "awakened connections" between the prophet Isaiah, MLK, Jesus and us.
AndreaGrace
Jan 20, 20255 min read


An Epiphany: Being Spiritual Positively Impacts the Brain
On the Epiphany, Rev. AndreaGrace shares about Dr. Miller's journey to discover the profound impact that being spiritual has on our brains.
AndreaGrace
Jan 7, 20257 min read


To My Christian Companions: Happy Advent and Happy New Year!
Today, Christians celebrate a new year and also the beginning of the Advent season. Start with some songs & prayerful ponderings.
AndreaGrace
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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