When the people who attend a church have conflicting fundamental beliefs, what is church for? How does belonging to a community of diversity shape us, and how do we shape the community with our presence? Can we give thanks for feeling weird and uncomfortable? Can that feeling encourage both agency and acceptance? The Choir will sing. … Continue reading Thankful for Complex, Compassionate Communities
Stories and knowledge of generations of Dakota women combine in this beautiful service. Join knowledge keeper Geraldine Yvonne McManus as she shares stories exploring her faith and spirituality as a Dakota woman. Service Leader: Geraldine Yvonne McManus Service Coordinator: Octavia MacIsaac A quilt by Darlene Payne, titled 215 – My mother’s hands, is on display … Continue reading Stories of a Dakota Knowledge Keeper
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by negative things that happen, to rebel against things we don’t like, to push back on others to compel them to act (or even believe) in certain ways. We criticize others – our family and neighbours, this group or that, sometimes society as a whole – and this can lead … Continue reading On the Plus Side
