Peter H. Reynolds the author of “The Dot” says, “It is sad to see kids (even grown-up children) creative energy slowing down, being packed away. I am convinced it’s because they learn early that there are ‘rules’ to follow. But when it comes to expressing yourself, you can change the rules, stretch them, or ignore them and dive headfirst into the unknown.
In this time of year when many are holding themselves accountable to some often outrageous new years resolutions, it may make more sense to take it easy on yourself. Instead of setting numbers-oriented goals, like pounds lost, miles run or books read, try setting a different goal: doing something with the hope of being just good enough to enjoy it. Imagine the…
Permaculture has been defined by one of its founders, Bill Mollison, as “the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems, which have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems.” Sounds like a set of practices, even a mindset, that we could use in every part of our lives. After the service, there will be a pot luck lunch and Rev.…
Call to Worship Rev. Denis Letourneau PaulToday is Epiphany. The twelfth day after the twelfth night of Christmas, commemorating the arrival of the Magi, the wisemen, after the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.While many of us have put away Christmas, it’s a little premature. Why does it matter? Because it matters to billions of Christians around the world, some of whom are…