New endeavors are hard work, requiring us to be brave and find strength. A loving community and curious mind may be the bold adventurer's most important resource. As we begin a new congregation year, new school year, new jobs, new relationships, we take this Sunday to bless and honor one another's paths. Please bring your backpack (school or hiking), laptop, favorite hiking boot, or other daily adventure accessory to be blessed.

We’ve been navigating so many individual and collective griefs over the past few years in particular, but as a society, we’re pretty awful at talking about and supporting ourselves and one another through grief. We’ll explore what we can learn from the interconnections between grief and love.

George Carlin performed as a comedian for over 50 years. Fourteen years after his death, his words continue to strike a chord. His commentary on government, politics, and society almost seem prophetic today. But underneath his indignation, there was a constant theme of love for his fellow humans. Together we will explore his message of love and how we can put it into practice in a time of conflict.

Over the generations, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy and the gang have made us laugh, think and cry. After a difficult year, we deserve a little fun, so we are going to explore the Peanuts cartoons for some deeper meaning and some joy.

This year, to honor his beloved mother’s birthday, Sam Kirkland (along with Benjie Messer) will perform a few songs that have inspired him and will hopefully inspire you as well.

Youth activism has often been labelled as "extremist" and "unrealistic" by those outside of the movements. However, those who have never been a part of it have likely never considered it to be a spiritual practice. This week will explore how activism has brought many young people closer to faith and spirituality and how our principles relate to these practices.