Dr. Eyyup Essen

Time, Purpose, and the Meaning of Life in Islam: A Journey Toward a Life That Matters In a world filled with distractions, deadlines, and uncertainty, many people find themselves asking life’s deepest questions: Why am I here? What gives life meaning? How should I...
Mickie Schroeder

Mickie Schroeder

Living life “aint easy!” – as a frog AND as a human!   There are so many challenges, choices, decisions, heartaches and victories.  We have hopes and dreams; love and loss.  All of those life experiences build gratitude and...
Eyyup Esen

Eyyup Esen

This talk explores how Jesus is understood in Islam, highlighting his role as a revered prophet and messenger of God. Through an interfaith lens, we will reflect on shared values, key similarities, and respectful differences between Islamic and Christian...
Rev. Laura Bennett

Rev. Laura Bennett

The Big Three, Part 1: Out of the Valley This is the first message in a three-part series that explores the most popular passages in the Bible: The 23rd Psalm, the Lord’s Prayer, and the Love Letter of Paul. Why are these messages so popular with people from all...
Rev. Jackie Hawkins

Rev. Jackie Hawkins

Every expression of love matters, whether it is through patience, kindness, generosity or material gift giving; they all matter. Each expression is sacred. But the primary, overarching means of expressing love is through listening – open hearted listening. Rev. Jackie...
Rev. Laura Bennett

Rev. Laura Bennett

The Practical Mystic Spiritual experiences are eminently practical. They provide Divine guidance, they give us a larger perspective on the circumstances and conditions of life, and they connect us with the people and things of our world in authentic and helpful ways....