From the heart
Our worship theme for January 2021 is “Imagination.” And we have wonderful services planned this month to help us effectively foster and cultivate our imaginations.
In our lives we understand the positive value of imagination. We imagine what might be true, and then work … read more.
From the Heart
We have come through a momentous national election in the most powerful nation on earth—the United States. And perhaps the new government of this nation will be more trustworthy. Perhaps.
And with that said, there is at least one area where I do not … read more.
From the Heart
As a Canadian citizen living and working in the U.S. these past 14 years, I have come to know and cherish many America friends. I more fully appreciate the deep strengths of the noble American experiment – including freedom and democracy. I care … read more.
From the Heart
During this pandemic it is vitally important to keep our feelings for our beloved planet alive in our hearts. I love our planet fiercely, and I know many of you do as well. My daily walks in my northeast Ohio urban neighborhood remind … read more.
From the Heart
Are you lonely?
I know — this might seem like the opening line for a dating service ad. But no, this is a serious question about our spiritual and religious health.
If I feel off-balance because I have not had enough social contact, I am … read more.
Reverend George Buchanan here. We are all concerned about the risks presented by the COVID-19 coronavirus.
First and foremost, I hope and pray you are all taking reasonable care of yourselves and following medical advice on handwashing and other practices.
If you … read more.
From the Heart
In March I am leading workshops to study the book, White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism, by Robin DiAngelo. These workshops will be on Saturday mornings March 7 and March 21 via online chat. … read more.
From the Heart
We live in a time of global climate crisis, or climate emergency. The evidence is all around us, and on the news every day.
So what do we do? I believe we start by reframing. Yes, there are problems. … read more.
From the Heart
Thich Nhat Hanh writes:
“Someone asked me, ‘Aren’t you worried about the state of the world?” I allowed myself to breathe and then I said, ‘What is most important is not to allow your anxiety about what happens in the world to fill … read more.
From the Heart
“Follow your Bliss!” Most of my advice as a minister is summarized in this phrase. I know life is far less than perfect and often difficult. And still, please follow your bliss.
This is not a command, … read more.
