Spring Emerges

Spring Emerges By Payton Hoegh     All around us, we can see evidence of Spring emerging from the stillness of winter. Wildlife that had slowed in the cooler months are growing more active. Vegetation that had gone bare is bursting to life with buds and blossoms in preparation for the turning of seasons marked in […]

SPRINGS COMES ANYWAY

Spring Comes Anyways Bluebells — even now. Even today — with the many, many reasons new life might hide away, spring comes. Beth reflects on the equinox with thoughts on how the cold and dark of winter creates the possibility of spring. by Beth Norcross     Death is the necessary somber note in the song […]

Practice Resurrection

Practice Resurrection By Payton Hoegh     Payton Hoegh, Spiritual Communities Director, marvels at the explosion of life in the California mountains after weeks of rain soaked the drought-stricken land. Awed at nature’s display, he finds inspiration for nourishing spiritual renewal as well.