Rev. Mohr presents “What’s it gonna take to get your attention?” He notes that these days, our bodies, the environment, our cultural moment—everything is calling out to us. How do we choose who or what to listen to? Gary Gimpel returns to play guitar. OOS While the church is now open for all services and … Continue reading “”What’s It gonna take to get your attention?”

Rev. Joe Mohr will speak on “Deep Listening.” How do we hear the feelings behind the content of what people say? What is causing people to say the things they do? Before debating content, is there an emotional pain-point that we should be listening to?   Ish Farid returns with special vocal music. OOS While the … Continue reading “Deep Listening”

Rev. Mohr speaks about “Balance.” At this time of the autumn equinox, he will look at the perfect alignment of balance (of night and day), the tension of how brief it is, and the freeing of the expectation of always being perfectly balanced. John White-Crow plays his flute for us. OOS 9-22-24 While the church … Continue reading Balance

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “Flipside of the same coin.” He’ll offer a look at Universalism Day, the legacy of John Murray, and how many times opposing views have the same desired outcome but different methods for getting there. Ish Farid provides special vocal music. OOS 9-15-24 While the church is now open for all services … Continue reading Flipside of the Same Coin

Life is constantly changing and shifting, forcing us to grow and adapt. The minute we feel like we have everything figured out, something new emerges to remind us where we stand in the cosmic pecking order. Join with us as we celebrate the greatest teacher: life Ish Farid sings. OOS 08-18-24     Hymn Lyrics … Continue reading “Back to School”

Rev. Joe Mohr presents “The Wisdom of Christ” on Sunday, July 21. Even though Jesus Christ is one of the most studied and written about figures in history, he also is one of the most mysterious. And the more certainty people proclaim about his teachings, the more of them they seem to miss. Joe will … Continue reading The Wisdom of Christ

Rev. Joe Mohr returns to the pulpit. Special music is presented by Ish Farid wearing his vocalist hat. OOS 6-2-24   Hymn Lyrics 06-16-24 While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue … Continue reading “Rebooting Fatherhood”

Rev. Joe Mohr returns to the pulpit. Have you ever bought something labeled as “one size fits all” and wondered who in the world is “all” because “all” certainly doesn’t fit you? Religious absolutism assumes that everyone should believe in one way and leaves many feeling like they are wearing someone else’s clothes. Too baggy … Continue reading “One Size Does Not Fit All”

Rev. Joe Mohr is back in the pulpit. And our pianist, Ish Farid, will also sing for us as this week’s special music guest. OOS church 4-21-14         4_14_24 Lyrics While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all … Continue reading Presentation by Rev. Joe Mohr

Presentation by Rev. Joe Mohr OOS church 3-17-24       Hymn Lyrics03-17-24 While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly recommends that all of us be vaccinated and asks that we continue to practice social distancing, when possible, especially when around members and … Continue reading “Rearranging the Pieces Till They Fit”

Humanity has always had a complex relationship with labor. Slavery, poor working conditions, NDAs, proprietary information, and noncompete clauses are examples of how the few have maintained control of the many. Knowing your worth is a practice of mindfulness when someone else is paying for your time and skills. OOS church 2-25-24       … Continue reading “Human Zoo, A Look at Income Inequality” by Rev. Joe Mohr

Rev. Joe Mohr is back in the pulpit with another presentation. We’ll also hear Charlie King playing guitar in the latter half of the month. OOS church 1-21-24         Hymn Lyrics for 01-21-24 While the church is now open for all services and activities regardless of your vaccination status, the Board strongly … Continue reading Presentation by Rev. Joe Mohr

Rev. Joe Mohr is back in the pulpit with his monthly presentation.   The history of our chalice is a symbol of solidarity with the Jewish holocaust. It was a simple oil lamp placed in windows designating safe houses along paths escaping nazi Germany. A guiding light in the darkness.   This greatly shapes our legacy as … Continue reading A Chalice Dimly Lit

Rev. Joe Mohr returns to the pulpit with “It Could Always Be Worse, and Other Platitudes to Make You Feel Guilty for Complaining.” Joe notes that many times, gratitude takes the form of shame. “You should feel grateful for,” or “at least I’m not as bad as…” Gratitude is so much more profound, sincere, and … Continue reading It Could Always Be Worse, and Other Platitudes to Make You Feel Guilty for Complaining.

Rev. Joe Mohr returns to the pulpit with another his monthly presentations. Order of Service           Hymn/Lyrics  The church is open for in-person Sunday Services for those who are fully vaccinated, masks are optional, and social distancing is requested.  Or you may join us for the live service using Zoom.  Below is the Zoom info. … Continue reading Rev. Joe Mohr Presentation