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“How to Shift From Resistant To Responsive” (05/17/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

There is a scientific basis for why the Creative Law of the Science of Mind works. Sky Nelson–Isaacs is

The Heart of the Mother (05/10/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Mothers are often seen as the nurturing, encouraging parents, while Fathers are seen as the disciplinarians and examples to

“Eve Was Framed” (05/03/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

The book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible begins with creation and its immediate aftermath. Christian churches have used

“Spring, Then and Now” (04/26/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Our lives don’t vary much between seasons in the hectic busyness of the Western world, but this wasn’t always

“Nature Is Sacred Space” (04/19/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Nature has always offered a sacred space for communing with the Divine to those who want one. Whether it’s

“Ancestral Gifts of Wisdom” (04/12/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Our guest speaker today, Dr. Barbara Leger, director of the Golden Path of Peace educational ministry in Ukraine, focuses

“Celebrating Our Sacred Inner Life” (05/04/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Today we celebrate the confluence of three remembrances: the miracle of Passover, the Resurrection of Jesus, and the 43rd

“Family Traditions” (03/29/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Sometimes we take on ways of doing things because that’s how it was done in our homes. Secret–keeping. “Politeness.”

“Children’s Traditions” (03/22/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Many nursery rhymes that children learn have dire origins and were used for other purposes than entertainment when they

“Holiday & Religious Traditions” (03/15/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Some of the old traditions were based on superstition, but assumed to be factual, and actions taken often grew

“Stump Rev. Mary!” (03/08/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Our congregation frequently requests this format for a Sunday, so we do them quarterly. Everyone is welcome to submit

“Indigenous Traditions” (03/01/26)

Rev. Mary Murray Shelton

Music, dance, drama, art, clothing, architecture, food—what carries & communicates the culture of a group of people connected to

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“How to Shift From Resistant To Responsive” (05/17/26)

The Heart of the Mother (05/10/26)

“Eve Was Framed” (05/03/26)

“Spring, Then and Now” (04/26/26)

“Nature Is Sacred Space” (04/19/26)

“Ancestral Gifts of Wisdom” (04/12/26)

“Celebrating Our Sacred Inner Life” (05/04/26)

“Family Traditions” (03/29/26)

“Children’s Traditions” (03/22/26)

“Holiday & Religious Traditions” (03/15/26)

“Stump Rev. Mary!” (03/08/26)

“Indigenous Traditions” (03/01/26)

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