On a Sunday when we recall the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we explore how his deep love for every person and belief that all are worthy of justice and equity led to his push for Civil Rights. As we look at our possibilities, let’s challenge ourselves to make space for a similar spirit to find life in us all. Speaker: Rev. Jim VanderWeele (Jim references a book by Robin DiAngelo, titled White Fragility.)
The name “Isa” is the Arabic equivalent of “Jesus.” The 19th Surah of the Koran features Isa’s birth as seen and experienced by Mary, his mother. The sounds of the season, drawn from Christian Scriptures, will merge with a Muslim story in an interfaith viewing of Christmas Eve.
Rev. Jim VanderWeele speaks about the month’s theme, Sanctuary. It is from a place of rest that people are emboldened. One blessing of communing with “people like you” is the … Continue reading Be Filled and Go – Rev. Jim VanderWeele
October’s theme was Sanctuary. In this recording, you will be welcomed into our Sanctuary, then Margaret Rogers will tell a children’s story about umbrellas and sanctuary. This is followed by … Continue reading Come In and Rest – Rev. Jim VanderWeele
Carl says “I first read Crusoe in Junior High or earlier, as an adventure story, of Crusoe meeting the challenge of a shipwreck. A re-read, much later, surprised me. “You can call me Master”, this was Crusoe’s first words to his new companion, – not friend, co-worker, or fellow castaway. Let’s look at that.” (Recording begins with a reading of this passage of Robinson Crusoe.] Speaker: Northlake member, Carl Schwartz
Social media and other technologies can link us together in powerful, even addictive, ways. How do we achieve balance in our relationship with technology? Speaker: Dave Thompson, Northlake member, and … Continue reading Irresistible – Dave Thompson
Music of many different origins, history, and cultures is an integral part of our worship tradition. On Music Sunday, we’ll explore the theme of Liberation as we experience the richness and history of spiritual and gospel music. (Recording opens with the congregation singing This Little Light, and ends with an excerpt from the Four Fathers performance of Precious Lord Take My Hand.) Speaker: Northlake member, Warren Jessop
