Artful Worship, Joyful Service
Sunday Celebration: Weekly at 10:30 am
Shining the Light of Hope, Courage and Compassion
April 2025
In April our hearts are warmed by the spring energy rising up from Mother Earth, and our minds turn toward the celebration of Easter. Easter is a time we remember that just as spring follows winter, new life and renewal are always possible. Sometimes though, for new life to truly flourish, it does mean we also need to be present to our pain and our grief, or to what we need to release and let go of for that new life to bloom.
So in the first few weeks of April we will reflect on the wisdom teachings in ancient texts that teach us about the power of surrender and spiritual transformation as part of the journey to rebirth. And then on Easter, we will fully celebrate the joy of resurrection and renewal, which will include a liturgical dance, live music with Tom Finch and Joanne Saltzgaber, and a special program for children.
We would love to have you join us for any or all of these celebrations.
Pastor Kimberly
April 6: Transfiguration Into Christ Consciousness
Reflecting on the Gospel story of the transfiguration of Yeshua that happened while he was still embodied (long before his resurrection), we will ponder what clues this story gives us about how we can awaken to our highest self while also sharing love and light in the world.
April 13: Palm Sunday & The Transformative Power of Spiritual Surrender
Palm Sunday is a time we honor the entry of Yeshua into Jerusalem on a donkey that starts his journey toward his own journey towards resurrection. But in between the parade and the party are valuable stories about the importance of letting go in order for new life to truly manifest. We will reflect on this deep wisdom, which includes having a container for our grief for the world, as we gather this Sunday.
April 20 Easter! The Celebration of Resurrection and New Life!
Come and be inspired by the reminder that new life always follows death. Children are welcome as we will provide a special program for children with an Easter egg hunt following the service. We will also create a flower cross together, so you are invited to bring some sprigs of your favorite flower. Tea and hot cross buns will be served after worship.
April 27: Sacred Arts Sunday
Dive deep via experiential creative and contemplative practices. In this monthly gathering we use the portals of music, movement, poetry, imagery, guided meditation and embodied prayer to resonate in the Sacred Wholeness, to know our deep belonging and receive gifts of peace, clarity, inspiration. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow travelers in this deep and celebratory circle of community, led by Rev. Kacey Carmichael. Beautiful live music by Daniel Labov Dunne, visionary art and healing station by Minouche Graglia.
Spiritual Oasis
A time of spiritual replenishment led by Rev. Kimberly. Once a month on Thursdays at 1:00 pm, The Spiritual Oasis is an informal Zoom gathering that includes check-in, prayer time, our reflections on scripture or poetry readings, and the practice of Examen. Contact Pastor Kimberly at FccKimberly@gmail.com for zoom link & dates
Embodied Spirituality Circle: Mondays 4-6 pm
Authentic Movement, Drawing, Writing/Poetry: Mondays 4-6 pm. New 5 week series begins April 14. Dedicated group continues through May 19. For details, costs, and to register for the Open Class or Series, contact Kacey at: TheUniverseShinesForth@gmail.com or 707-495-4627
When we allow it, sacred creative wisdom unfolds through the body ~ spontaneously releasing knots in body, heart, and mind ~ bringing us home into embodied presence and inner knowing. Our time together includes closed-eye free-movement plus witnessing, free-drawing and/or free-writing, and sharing. The circle supports our process of diving deep and returning with gems of insight, creativity, vitality, freedom, deep belonging.