Topic: Holiday

In Darkness Comes Light

The deepest truth about the darkness of winter is that the brightest hope is born, again and again, during periods of greatest darkness. We will celebrate the light that darkness allows from many traditions, stories and songs! The Rev. Ben Meyers (he/him) loves living near Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. His ministry spans 28 years: … Continue reading In Darkness Comes Light

ThanksTaking: The Other Side of the Thanksgiving Holiday

Special Zoom-only Worship ServiceDr. Jennifer Lisa Vest will discuss the Thanksgiving holiday from the Native American perspective and what we can learn from the history of the holiday as told by Native Americans. Dr. Vest holds a Ph.D in Indigenous Philosophies/Ethnic Studies from UC Berkeley and listens to the words of her ancestors.