We travel together in the spirit of love
July 11, 2010.
Gretta concludes her discussion of VisionWorks 2009 by asking: what do we do with this document? How is it to be used given that we recognize it has no inherent authority?
Our vision is growth
July 4, 2010.
In the last meditation on the them of Visionworks 2009, Gretta explores how we might consider our effect on the world, using music to frame her thoughts. She then relates her son’s harrowing experience at the G20 and suggests how anger can turn to growth and resilience and change.
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Our gatherings are multi-faceted
June 27, 2010.
As the G20 takes place in Toronto, Gretta explores the more contemplative and meditative facets of gathering together. Through simple ritual, she asks the congregation to consider money and glass beads.
Our sources of inspiration of diverse
June 20, 2010.
Gretta explores a diversity of resources to inspire, initiate discussion, and encourage contemplation. She offers several quotations and engages the congregation in conversation about some of the ideas.
Our response to life is love
June 13, 2010.
Gretta reflects on the second part of VisionWorks 2009: Our response to life is love. She asks what that might mean in an ethically complex society.
Reason and Meaning
June 6, 2010.
With Gretta, the congregation explores ideas connected to Vision Works 2009. It begins a six week conversation on the document. Join the conversation on West Hill’s facebook page.
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Common Dreams
May 30, 2010.
Scott Kearns tells of his and Gretta’s travels in Australia and New Zealand. He shares some of the comments and discussions he had while at the Common Dreams Conference and highlights the wonderful welcome he and Gretta received.
Getting Beyond Assumptions
May 23, 2010
Gretta connects the society of Victorian England and Pentacost as a way to reflect upon the assumptions we hold—and the ways in which we might get beyond them, if we so choose.
Being Buddy-Sattvas
May 16, 2010
Gretta shares a poem, The Buddy-Sattva Promise by Charles Page. In doing so, she reflects on the West Hill community and the gifts we have offered and those we have been offered during the time she and Scott were in Australia and New Zealand.
