June 30 Lynn Bratley, Poetry Potluck: Back by popular demand! In this potluck we ask you to bring and read a poem that knocked your socks off and changed your life.
July 7th: Field Trip Sunday! Worship with our friends and neighbors at the First Church of Belmont at 10am, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont.
Richard Waring “All About Stars” The old Latin root of the word desire, meaning de sider, of the stars, means that to have a desire in life is to keep your star in sight. Come hear about stars in song, poems, and readings.
July 14 Carole Berney, “Who are the critters in your neighborhood?” Wildlife photographer Carole Berney will lead this interactive service, sharing photos on the big screen that display the surprise, wonder, beauty and spirit of the many local animals “captured” in her camera. She asks the question, “Who have you shared your neighborhood with?”
July 21 Missy Shay, “Who Am I?” Like a stew, I am many things. Come see all the ingredients that make me up. Maybe these apply to you as well.
July 28 Jean Gauthier, “Musical Touchstones” Join some of FPW’s devoted musicians, and hear what types of songs inspire spiritual connections between themselves and the listener.
August 4 Carole Katz, “What I Believe” This is an opportunity for members and friends to share (in five minutes or less) their beliefs in a supportive and non-judgmental gathering. Discussion will follow.
August 11 John Chamberlain, “Palatable Kitchen Rituals to Nourish our Spiritual Palette” It’s been said that rituals and practices are part of our spiritual palette, along with our beliefs, experiences, relationships, and reflections. We’ll explore the concept of a “counterculture countertop breakfast.” Samples and recipes will be provided.
August 18 Morris Sullivan, “Ullambana and Feeding the Hungry Ghosts.” Ullambana is one of the most significant Buddhist observances. Falling during what is commonly called Ghost Month, the event centers around a ceremony to feed the hungry ghosts, a deeply significant practice to develop our giving nature while expressing compassion to those among us whose lives are ruled by craving and addiction.
August 25 Ian Evans, “The Little Beginnings” We tend to celebrate new beginnings once or twice a year, but beginnings happen all the time. How can we honor these smaller newnesses that happen throughout our year and our life?
September 1st: Field Trip Sunday! Worship with our friends and neighbors at the First Church of Belmont at 10am, 404 Concord Avenue, Belmont.
Rev. Chris Jablonski “Meaning Filled Work In This World” These are the words we use when we bless our babies’ hands. We will explore how to find meaning in all work, and how to bless all we do with meaning, intention, presence and peace.
Note: Childcare is available at Belmont for Field Trip Sundays