The science fiction writer, Octavia Butler, once wrote a note to herself with the lines, “So be it! See to it!” She and other science fiction writers draw on the power of imagination to create new worlds and new visions. We, too, draw on our imaginations to creatively shape the world around us and our … Continue reading See To It (Online Worship Service) January 24, 2021
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. imagined a world beyond the injustices of his day. He and many other prophetic leaders proclaimed futures that seemed impossible. Today, as we continue to grapple with racial injustice and white supremacy, we draw upon our prophetic imaginations to envision and make real a world rooted in love and … Continue reading Another World is Possible (Online Worship Service) January 17, 2021
The human imagination has brought forth stirring ideas that have shaped history, for good and for ill. The imagination has moved people to change course often in life-saving ways. The human imagination holds incredible power and possibility. How do we nurture and cultivate our imaginations? How do we fortify our imaginations in even the most … Continue reading Imagination: Fire of the Mind and Heart (Online Worship Service) January 10, 2021
