Sunday Talks
"Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Rev. Kathy Zavada shares a tribute to the remarkable life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. including stories from his childhood and youth, and his unique and effective ability to use the force of satyagraha, non-violent action to bring about change and a movement towards greater justice and equality in the civil rights movement. Rev. Kathy shares some of Dr. King’s most powerful passages from speeches and letters, and a vision for how we continue his work in the world today.
"Being the Peace We Wish to See"
This talk explores mindfulness practice to cultivate peace within and around us as an antidote to the unrest we find in the world. We examine the simple and yet powerful teachings found in the monks “walk for peace” happening right now. We explore how the world religions view power as a responsibility and the importance of standing up for justice, and how the enemy of love is not hatred but indifference. We consider what a covenant to take care of each other in our country and world might look like.
"Create the New Year with Intention and Vision"
This is an inspiring talk on how we step into our new year with clear intention and vision so as to actualize our soul’s full potential. Rev. Kathy describes the practice of vision casting and the four steps involved. She tells an inspiring true story illustrating how overcoming obstacles creates “soul-fortune”, and how often what we perceive as misfortune can actually become our the greatest stepping stone to our spiritual growth.