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Aaron Rodgers, Tim Tebow, and God in the NFL

If you’re a football fan, you know that a lot of players point at the sky, kneel and pray, or otherwise celebrate a good play with a very visible display of their Christianity. If you’re not a football fan, don’t worry, this talk is just … read more.

A Drunken Wager, Changing and Changeless

The book of Job, in my mind, is one of the most important stories of the Old Testament. I will explore what it might mean to us in the 21st century; in how we think of God, the ground of all being, the holy. 

Islam & Interfaith Dialogue

Today we welcome the President of the Islamic Center of Reading, Elsayed Elmarzouky, who fortunately allows us to call him “Steve.” Steve will talk with us about Islam in today’s world and about Interfaith Dialogue. Many of you already know Steve as the owner of the Queen City Diner of Reading. Steve will … read more.

The Geological Story of Southeastern Pennsylvania

This morning we will go on an incredible journey. We start 1.2 billion years ago and follow the amazing geological events that lead to the landscape of our region. Perhaps this journey will enhance our sense of connection with the land, help us appreciate the power and majesty of nature, and understand … read more.

The Geological Story of Southeastern Pennsylvania

This morning we will go on an incredible journey. We start 1.2 billion years ago and follow the amazing geological events that lead to the landscape of our region. Our guide will be Edward Simpson, a geology professor at Kutztown University. Perhaps this journey will enhance our sense of connection with the … read more.

A Dynamic and Vital Tension

Our seven Principles are as close to a Creed as we would ever want. They guide our daily interactions. They exist in a dynamic tension between the individual and the community. We don’t always get it right. I will explore this issue.

Embracing Darwin: A New Spiritual Perspective

Many people see the theory of evolution as being in conflict with or unrelated to their spiritual life. Our speaker today will present a perspective on how evolution and spirituality can actually be mutually reinforcing; on how evolution can be a gateway into new or … read more.