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Tue, Nov 24 Gratitude Reflection

Appreciate questions. Sometimes it is essential to dwell in the uncertainty of asking, the discomfort of not knowing. Sometimes we get a choice, as when we are students, and opt to learn. Other times, we are thrust into such situations, and must cope. Either way, this becomes a necessary skill: to be present to what[…]

Mon, Nov 23 Gratitude Reflection

Give thanks for what is new: relationship, belonging, place, or experience. Be grateful and attentive to whatever comes to mind, that is new in your life right now.             Appreciate its presence. Imagine its freshness. Savor its capacity to be put to use or to be discovered. What must you learn about this new and[…]

Nov 22 Worship with Gratitude Focus

Worship Service Message JCC 112220 Gratitude for Next Chances from architect on Vimeo. PRAYER of THANKSGIVING by Howard Thurman Note: Thanks to Maren Tirabassi for posting this on her Facebook page. We shared it and reflected on it during two worship services. Prayer of Thanksgiving by Howard Thurman, 1899–1981 Today, I make my Sacrament of[…]

Sun, Nov 22 Gratitude Reflection

Give thanks for what is old. Appreciate what has matured and seasoned. Take notice of lives and perspectives made venerable through insight and experience. Focus on an object, an artifact, whose purpose has become obscure or obsolete, but which is beautiful for its own sake, as a work of engineering and art. Appreciate an antique[…]

This Sunday with JCC: NOV 22

SUNDAY INTERFAITH GATHERING CHOIR PRACTICE 8am •  Pavilion (behind Whitney Community Center) & Zoom link required.Gather for poetry & literature, prayer, conversation. VIRTUAL CHOIR PRACTICE 9am •  Zoom link required VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON SUNDAY WORSHIP with Gratitude Focus10:30am •  Zoom link required.Join us for worship with music, scripture, prayer and reflection. Stay for virtual coffee[…]

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