An Invitation to 2026: The Epic Journey

Dear Ones, I had a front-row seat on Sunday at the 10am service for our “Epiphany pageant.” The children dressed as the magi and helpers, and carried gifts and the star.. they reverently knelt down, and opened their treasure chests, just as...

Power in the Name

Today is the last day of 2025!!  In just a few hours we celebrate the new year, and for Christians in the liturgical tradition, the High Feast Day of the Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ!   January 1st is the 8th day after the...

God is Waiting to be Born

Dear Ones, I’ve been astounded, as we have moved through this Advent season, by how our four themes—taken from the New Zealand night prayer, of releasing expectations and fears, finding stillness, and embracing hope—have spoken to me in particular ways...

Silent Night, Holy Night…

This Advent, our weekly themes have been drawn from the New Zealand night prayer (link). We began by meditating on the freedom to be found in releasing expectations, and last week Sarah Christopher reflected on letting go of fear.This week as we ponder the call to...

Sacred Earth Sacred Soul

An Evening Talk and Full-Day Retreat An Evening Talk Friday, February 13, 2026 6pm; 7pm reception &  book-signing John Philip Newell is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the...