The Prince Mass: The Music & Message of Prince Eight years after his death, Prince’s work continues to influence and inspire the world. With religiously themed music and lyrics, combined…
Simone Monique Barnes
The late civil rights activist Mel King often shared that “Love is the question and the answer.” Join us for an interreligious lay-led service of readings and music reflecting on…
Amid sorrow, how do we find hope? By remembering that story is not over. As we continue with part two of Jesus’ story, after his betrayal, suffering, and execution, when…
This service of Lament is about creating space for our pain to breathe, and creating space for us to grieve together–about racism, oppression, and our communal and personal losses. We…
Reflections and celebration of ministry and life of the Rev. Absalom Jones (November 7, 1746 – February 13, 1818), an African American abolitionist and clergyman. Absalom Jones’ ministry in Philadelphia,…
While our journeys in life may not always go as planned, in hindsight, we are who we are because of where we’ve been. An interdisciplinary artist, writer, educator, and lay…
We often enthusiastically sing the words of the hymn, ”This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” But how can you let your light shine with no oil…
At some point in all our lives, the world can feel like a lot--when we feel as if our backs are up against a wall; when we feel in need…
Joy is one of the reasons why many of us attend church and desire to be a part of a spiritual community. Joy embodies peace, love, happiness, and a sense…
While the weather in Austin may not change very much as we move from summer to fall on the calendar, that doesn’t mean that we have to stay the same.…
Come, Come, Whoever You Are . . . and be present with our children and youth in their Wildflower experience. For a time in this service, we will have the…
How do we bend and not break? Our guest leader Simone Monique Barnes shares the importance of having spiritual practices and tools that build up our resilience and cultivate joy…
Let it fall on the dance floor, in the sanctuary, and in the spaces of our lives--it being our joys, our concerns, our prayers, our intentions, and our celebrations. Together,…
It’s Juneteenth! Juneteenth, also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas. On September 22nd, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln issued the…
Building the beloved community isn’t child’s play, or is it? Sharing, taking turns, compromising, cooperating, and collaborating aren’t always easy, but they are key parts of relating to others and…