Martin Luther King Sunday Rev. John Marsh With special music by our Choir King said he aspired to be a "drum major for justice." We might think of a drum major as a solitary figure. However, a drum major must be fused with the rest of the marching band. The reality is that the drum … Continued

Playing Well With Others Rev. John Marsh William J. Barber, in his book The Third Reconstruction, talks about a fusion of political groups, religious groups, labor groups and others working together to support a common set of values and a common set of goals. This gives us the opportunity not only to be more effective, … Continued

Let It Burn, Let It Go Lay speaker Theresa McReynolds “The purpose of a new year, is not that we should have a new year, but that we should have new eyes and new ears.” – William Dean Howells Theresa will invite us to share in a Burning Bowl Ceremony, a way to let go … Continued

Sunday, December 25, 2016 Christmas Day No Service We wish everyone comfort and joy!

Winter Solstice Rev. John Marsh and others A celebration of the Season with Music and Poetry.

Nostalgia Rev. John Marsh Nostalgia is a powerful force in all of our lives. It has been associated with suicidal depression, as well as providing wellsprings of deep joy. Some beings seem to get along fine without it (Socrates, Dr. Spock). If you are one of them, perhaps this sermon will help you understand the … Continued

The Battle for Christmas Rev. John Marsh Take Away Message: Traditions evolve over time. However, just as a small group of fashion designers decide what these year’s colors will be, there have always been some to set the tone. When I served as a minister in San Francisco I married many young couples. One my … Continued

A Song of Thanksgiving Rev. John Marsh Thanksgiving is a civic holiday, a religious holiday, and an attitude of gratitude. For some that attitude comes naturally, for others it requires some training.