A Mystery Larger Than Any Answer We Could Ever Know by Rev. John R. Mabry, Ph.D. March 2008 A Homily for Ordination I was raised a Southern Baptist, and as those of you who have heard me preach before know, there’s still a lot about this tradition that I love and embody—like an

Truth: The Heartbeat of Ministry by Rev. Barbara Harris November 2008 What is your truth? Rev. Barbara Harris I see truth as a paradox. It is ubiquitous, as Rumi points to in the poem, "A Basket of Fresh Bread." Yet it is particular, individual—what inspires, opens and deepens each of us. Truth

Faith Intersections: Buddhism and Christianity by Rev. Barbara Harris October 2008 Rev. Barbara Harris What do a Buddhist and a Progressive Christian have in common? While both traditions have a vision of life beyond earthly existence (reincarnation for Buddhists and eternal life for Christians), the focus is on living consciously, moment

The Soul of Atheism and Agnosticism by Rev. Amy Hoyt March 2013 Rev. Amy Hoyt "Spiritual but not Religious," is how my friend Michael describes himself on his Facebook page. It's a term we're all familiar with, and many of us claim this descriptor ourselves. But what's it really saying?  What's

Zen Quotes - “The Light Beyond Light” March 2007 1    “Every single thing is just the One Mind. When you have perceived this, you will have mounted the Chariot of the Buddhas.” (Huang Po) 2    “If you understand, things are just as they are. If you do not understand, things are

Gems from Advice by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov June 2010 1   "How good it is to pray to God and meditate in the meadows amidst the grass and the trees. When one goes out to the meadows to pray, every blade of grass, every plant and flower enter his prayers and help

Our Vision of CHI’s Role in the Interfaith Movement: A Class Brainstorm by The CHI Student Community October 2009 At the recent Interfaith module, students experienced a lively class brainstorm sparked by the question, "What is your vision for CHI's role in the interfaith movement?" Here are their responses. We: 1.    Ordain

"That Adorable God Dwelling in the Heart": Excerpts from Hinduism's Upanishads November 2008 The Upanishads, one of Hinduism's most sacred texts, reaches through the mists of time with its gleanings about the nature of existence and the Oneness of All. The following selections hint at the treasures to be gleaned from a fuller

Honoring Huston Smith, Ambassador of World Religions by Rev. Gina Rose Halpern, D.Min. June 2007 Rev. Dr. Gina Rose Halpern On March 30, the Chaplaincy Institute co-hosted an interfaith event with Grace Cathedral Episcopal Church in San Francisco: “Honoring the Life of Huston Smith, A Living Treasure of World Religions.” As

Selections from The Sayings of Hazrat Inayat Khan August 2009 1.     My life is running towards Thee, O divine Ocean, as the river flows to the sea. Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan 2.     Blowing wind, carry my message, I pray, to the dwelling place of the divine