Speaker: Rev. Michael Leuchtenberger

Rev. Leuchtenberger is our senior minister. Read more.

Grief is Grief

We all expect someone who has experienced the death of a close friend or relative to grieve, and we send cards, make casseroles, and participate in rituals to acknowledge their loss. We may be less sure how to respond when someone’s cat dies, or they … read more.

Communities of Saints and Sinners

It’s delightful to be surrounded by “saints” who do the right thing, say the right thing, and generally model a way of being that is healthy and inspiring to others.  “Saints” value community and communities love and welcome “saints.”  And then there are those who … read more.

Everybody Want to Change the World

Our mission statement concludes with the aspirational words: “Transforming ourselves and the world.” The choir just sang “Now is the time for change.” And across the political spectrum, the status quo is seen as something that needs molding, revolutionizing, or reforming. So how does it … read more.

Mustard Seeds of Love

“Radiate boundless love towards the entire world,” the Buddha is quoted.  A worthy goal, yet potentially overwhelming and vague in its application and scope.  Jesus taught that “faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains” (Matthew 17:20-21).  Perhaps, then, mustard seeds of love, … read more.

Love Your Enemies

On Nov 17, 1957, Martin Luther King delivered his famous “Love Your Enemies” sermon.  We will listen to parts of the sermon and reflect on the timeless relevance of what MLK shared that Sunday, and why he claims we must start with a look at … read more.

Embracing the Dark

Three ways we will embrace the dark:  First, a celebration of the darkness so helpful for regeneration, for slowing down, for fallow time, sleep, sabbatical, and rebirth.  Then a heeding of the darker sides in all of us, so valuable for accepting ourselves and others … read more.

Awe, Yes Please

“Awe is the emotion we experience when we encounter vast mysteries that we don’t understand,” writes Dacher Keltner in his book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life.  We can find awe anywhere.  It requires no money or … read more.

Dancing with Mystery

God is mystery. Much of life remains a mystery, often beyond words, yet palpable, real, and open to understanding at some deeper, mysterious level of conscious and unconscious awareness. The mystery shows up in music & art, in the miracles of nature, the brilliance and … read more.

The Power of Touch

Touch can be a most important source of healing and joy, for children and adults alike.  Many of us long for more touch – from the right person, in the right way, at the right time.  Touch can also be a devastating source of pain, … read more.