What is the line between freedom of speech and lying? How do we hold people accountable for lies when they often believe what they are saying? Tough questions, but important to ask in the age of social media.
There is a Buddhist proverb: “leap and the net will appear.” There is some truth to that. How do we trust, in this climate, that the net will appear? Our annual pledge drive starts today. After the service, the Malaviya Family are inviting us all to participate in the Hindu Festival Holi (Festival of Colors).
Author and activist, adrienne maree brown reminds us that “small is all” in her book, Emergent Strategy. In nature, small things often mimic the big things. The small interactions we have each day with each other can ripple out and have a major impact in the bigger world.
Important Notice: Our building contractor will be making the connection to the water main this Sunday morning between 9 am and 1 pm behind the new sanctuary. It is the only time they can do it because there is a medical facility in the Torelli Real Estate building that can’t have the water shut off between Monday and Saturday. During this time the water will be completely shut off to our property. There will be upgraded portable toilets available in…
Lots of activity at the construction site this week – both inside and outside. Interior walls are being prepared for primer and paint while the concrete floor has had the initial polishing. Outside the site work will start to ramp up with the storm water drain lines being placed along with irrigation lines in preparation for the eventual pavers that cover the majority of the area. Photo: The stucco is complete and the scaffolding has been taken down to allow…
The third and final coat of stucco has been applied and it reveals the final color of the exterior walls. The windows and doors are scheduled for installation now that the stucco is completed and the metal frames have been installed. Interior work continues with a slight change in the position of the podium after conferring with Reverend Sian. Photo: The Nanawall is here! The Nanawall is here! The first section of the Nanawall is in position and the other…
Racism has a long history in our society, and is still having major consequences despite years of effort to combat it. We must continue to work together to dismantle the systems that perpetuate injustice and inequity.