Services at:
8553 NE Day Rd (The Island School)
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
See our Calendar for details Directions
Office at:
Cedars Center
(our offices, meeting center and mailing address)
284 Madrona Way #128, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Office hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Directions
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson said, “The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” While this is certainly true, we (collectively, all of humanity) have learned how to describe and predict many things. From Johannes Kepler’s observation that celestial bodies travel in elliptical orbits to the complex differential equations of Quantum Electrodynamics, math … Continue reading “The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Mathematics in the Natural Sciences”
When you care deeply, whether for others, your community, or the world, it’s easy to overlook your own well-being. Come and explore how self-compassion is not a luxury, but a vital practice for those engaged in caregiving and justice work. Drawing on the insights of Kristin Neff, Tricia Hersey, and Israa Nasir, we’ll reflect on … Continue reading Tending the Soul: Building Self-Compassion When You Care Deeply
Come and explore the interrelationships of generosity, joy, and service as we try to live lives of integrity and purpose. This sermon will also make mention of the Cedars pledge drive! Rabindranath Tagore inspires us with his poem: “I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I … Continue reading Generosity: The Joy of Service
