[This is part of a series on the historical stream of Reconnection] Eckhart von Hochheim, also known as Meister Eckhart was born in approximately the year 1260 and died in 1328. He is said to have been born in the village of Tambach in the Germanic region of Thuringia. They called him Meister because of the degree he received in […]

[This is part of a series on the historical stream of Reconnection] “The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.” -Martin Luther King, Jr. As a young child, discipline was a naughty word to me. It was synonymous with early bedtimes, homework, and refraining from too many sweets. […]

[This is part of a series on the historical stream of Reconnection] Saint Teresa of Avila, born in 1515 as Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada in Gotarrendura, Spain, is a popular figure in modern examinations of Christian mysticism. She has become a kind of pop icon representing Christian funkiness from back in the day, you know, before Christianity got so […]

Liturgy Gentle, yet powerful. Lowly, yet almighty. Shepherd, yet King. In your gentleness, guide us. In your power, strengthen us. In your lowliness, strip from us our selfish pride which only destroys us. In your greatness, lift us up that we might aspire to greater things. As a shepherd, call us to be your servants. As a King, call us […]

Liturgy We gather this morning to acknowledge you, oh God. You who formed the mountains, and you who made the stars and the heavens. We honor you, our Maker, who turns darkness into morning, and we worship the Spirit who gives breath to all that lives. Give us courage to live vibrantly in our community and honor you with our […]