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Recording of Evening Prayer with Rev. Hal Harrison, Tuesday Sept. 8, at 3 pm on Channel 919

On Monday as I made my way back to my car, I was greeted by these beautiful little flowers in the strip of lawn next to the parking lot near the main entrance to Heritage Heights.

These were the only two as far as I could see. I didn’t know what kind of flower they are but they brought me joy. I shared this photo with my father, who is a botanist, and he responded: “Portulaca. Very capable in harsh conditions.”

Here they are as a sign for you and for me (there are two). “Very capable in harsh conditions.”
Showing up to remind us that we are more resilient than we often imagine.
There’s a grace that has sustained us, is sustaining us, and will continue to bring us through.

May you find the sunlight and air you need today, may your roots be nourished,
and may you bring unexpected joy to passersby as you continue on –
you – who indeed are “very capable in harsh conditions.”

And may the blessing of God or all that sustains you, keep you safe, grant you peace and fill you with all that you need, just for today. Amen.

Rev. Joel Eaton

Today I am busy! I’m sure that I am not the only one with a pile on my desk or a laundry list of many things that need to be done…. So for today I’ll fulfill a request to show more videos of Aoife. Take a moment and enjoy a cute corgi……

– Rev. Kimberly Wootan

This past Sunday’s worship is available to watch online now.

This week with Rev. Kimberly Wootan we explore Jane Addams, the Matron Saint of Neighbors, who forwent a life of leisure and helped immigrants in the poor communities of Chicago.