Sermons Archive

Spiritual practices are not only about meditation, prayer, or service to others — they are also about how we relate to our own tender selves. Self-compassion is the daily work of turning toward our own humanity with patience, forgiveness, and love. It is a practice of recognizing our limits without shame, and our worth without condition. This Sunday we’ll explore how cultivating compassion for ourselves can deepen our spiritual lives and empower us to meet the world with greater courage, joy, and care.

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This week we honor Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month by remembering those who came before us—ancestors and elders who resisted erasure, insisted on dignity, and carved out space for love and truth to flourish. Their stories offer us wisdom for our own time: how to be courageous in the face of fear, how to find joy even amid struggle, and how to draw strength from one another. Together we’ll reflect on what their resilience can teach us about living authentically and building communities of justice and compassion today.

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Lisa tells the story of The Water Bearer’s Garden and the Cracked Pot. Our flaws can bring unexpected beauty and purpose.

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Chrissy tells the history of the evolution of the Pride and Progress Pride Flags. Today, the Progress Pride Flag flies in parades, classrooms, churches, and homes. It says that you belong, that you are seen, and that you are loved.

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Spiritual practices are not only about meditation, prayer, or service to others — they are also about how we relate to our own tender selves. Self-compassion is the daily work of turning toward our own humanity with patience, forgiveness, and love. It is a practice of recognizing our limits without shame, and our worth without condition. This Sunday we’ll explore how cultivating compassion for ourselves can deepen our spiritual lives and empower us to meet the world with greater courage, joy, and care.

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This week we honor Coming Out Day and LGBTQ+ History Month by remembering those who came before us—ancestors and elders who resisted erasure, insisted on dignity, and carved out space for love and truth to flourish. Their stories offer us wisdom for our own time: how to be courageous in the face of fear, how to find joy even amid struggle, and how to draw strength from one another. Together we’ll reflect on what their resilience can teach us about living authentically and building communities of justice and compassion today.

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