Heart Thoughts

Time flies when you’re having fun! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful summer. We’ve certainly been blessed with beautiful weather, and our vegetable garden is thriving. We’re enjoying an abundance of fresh vegetables to take home, and we’re also grateful to be sharing some of the harvest with the Windham Food Pantry. I wanted to do a quick check-in with you. On June 26, we held a community meeting and invited everyone to complete a survey beforehand. One of the themes that emerged from both the discussion and the survey responses was a desire to make a few adjustments to…

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Another wonderful week has come to an end as a new one begins. We have been blessed with spectacular weather, though our lush vegetable garden and our personal gardens at home would certainly welcome a little rain. Speaking of gardens, fresh vegetables were available on Sunday for everyone to take home. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated volunteers who water, weed, nurture, and tend the garden throughout the season. Your loving care makes the harvest possible, and our community is richer because of your efforts. We are truly grateful for all who help this beautiful ministry grow. Peace Concert…

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Extreme heat was the story of much of this past week, and our beautiful grounds have been feeling it. Our vegetable garden needs a little extra loving attention right now, and we are grateful to everyone who has been helping with the watering. There are a couple of days still in need of a loving watering angel. Your care and dedication truly make a difference and are deeply appreciated. Another area that could use some TLC is the labyrinth. The weeds seem to be growing as enthusiastically as everything else this summer, and many hands make light work. If you’re…

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You may already be gearing up for the 4th of July’s 250th celebrations, and we will be celebrating as well. I invite you to join us this Sunday for what promises to be a meaningful and memorable service, as we hear from the early architects of our country. It is not one to be missed. This past Sunday we held a lively and well-attended community meeting. There was a richness of ideas shared and a spirit of engagement that was truly encouraging. One of the key updates from the Board of Trustees is that we are actively working toward obtaining…

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The Courage to Feel… and What Is Emerging Among Us

This past Sunday, we explored The Courage to Feel and what a sacred space we entered together.

We reflected on the truth that our emotions are not obstacles to our spiritual life, but gateways into deeper healing, authenticity, and connection. Rather than something to resist or rise above, our feelings invite us into a more honest and compassionate relationship with ourselves and with one another.

Courage, we discovered, is not about holding it all together. It is about turning toward what is real within us with presence, tenderness, and trust.

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