Rev. Barry Andrews, Guest Minister
Jenny Weaver, Worship Associate

For many people today, Ralph Waldo Emerson is a quaint relic of the nineteenth century, or worse yet, a dead white male with little to offer contemporary Americans. Not so for me. I have spent many years reading and reflecting on his writings. I have taught classes, led workshops, and written several books about him. I have tried to explain his ideas as best I can. Sometimes people ask me, “Why do you read him? What does he mean to you? How has he made a difference in your life?” The short answer is that he has been a wise companion and spiritual guide on my life journey.

Topics: Inspiration