To Proceed and To Return - Dr. Louis Yock

In our annual remembrance for those who have died overthe year, we recall those who have enriched our lives and been part of ourcommunity.  As is our custom, if there issomeone who has died over the course of this last year, whose name you wouldlike read in our remembrance, please contact the office    

After Election Day - Dr. Louis Yock

As the newsletter goes to press, there is much uncertaintysurrounding this year’s election and the future of the pandemic.  Come what may, we will need to remindourselves of our beliefs and the importance of perseverance, through what willprobably be some difficult times.

Natural - Dr. Louis Yock

This is based on a 2020 book of the same title by AlanLevinovitz, an associate professor of religion at James Madison University, inwhich he argues that it a good idea to reflect upon what we mean when we usethe word “natural.”  Especially with oursympathies toward sustainable and environmental living, we must be circumspectin our determination to preserve and protect the natural world.

To Challenge the Religion - Dr. Louis Yock

This week we celebrate the “separation of church and state,” andthe non-establishment clause.  What thesefamous phrases mean is, perhaps surprisingly, often open to interpretation, andsometimes blatantly ignored.  Standingagainst a dominant religious opinion can be difficult, but history has shown usthat it can be done to most everyone’s satisfaction.

To Be Thankful - Dr. Louis Yock

Especially during these difficult times, it is good to practicegratitude.  Gratitude is a remedy thatwill help us as approach a winter with a pandemic.  All religious and secular traditions remindus of gratitude’s benefits.  At this timeof Thanksgiving, let us take some time to remind ourselves of itspractice.