Transforming Our Relationship to Things

Transforming Our Relationship to Things

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection written by Worship Associate Mary Pickard and read by Worship Associate Estelle Brouwer. It continues with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair.

A Season of Transformations, Rev. Dr. Oscar Sinclair, July 12, 2026

This sermon podcast begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Ollie Stocker.

The Grief of Nationalism, Rev. Shay MacKay, July 5, 2026

Political grief reflects the sorrow, pain and disruption experienced by individuals, families and communities when faced with loss or change due to political actions, events, policies and ideologies. It manifests itself in various forms, from personal feelings of despair and injustice to collective mourning observed during protests or commemorative events. This sermon begins with a reflection by Worship Associate Sarah Cledwyn. Near the end of the sermon, Rev. Shay has the congregation listen to The Star Spangled Banner arranged by Chase Holfelder [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ijj_KggLrE]. Due to copyright we cannot include it with this podcast.

Choosing to Allow, Rev. Andrea Anastos, June 18, 2026

This podcast begins with a refelction from Worship Associate Raffie Parke and continues with a sermon by Rev. Andrea Anastos.

Real Transformation, Sarah Cledwyn, June 14, 2026

What does it mean to transform ourselves or our ways of being? What factors support such complete change from one thing to another? These are questions that have fueled spiritual seeking, activism, institutions and our own personal lives. Everyone who has tried to change a deeply held habit will know there's more to changemaking and transformation than making a simple decision. Come explore the ways of change, the realities of life and our practice of evolution and growth.