We often tell a familiar, commercialized version of the Christmas story—a sanitized tale of quiet nights and perfect gifts. But this ancient narrative holds deeper, more challenging spiritual wisdom. In this talk, we’ll peel back the layers of tradition and uncover the Christmas story’s timeless message of incarnating love, hope in unexpected places, and the … Continue reading The Deep Wisdom of the Christmas Story
Presenter: Zachary Helton is a spiritual care counselor and author. His work centers on creating imaginative spaces for reflection and connection, especially in times of transition. You can find more about his work on zhelton.com. Whatever the outcome, the days after an election can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure of what’s next. On November … Continue reading A Space to Breathe: Staying Grounded After the Election
… That Changed the Way I Think About My Life. Guest Speaker: Zach Helton is a writer and interfaith chaplain who likes exploring practical spirituality and the formative impact of story. You can read some of his published pieces or find out more about his work at zhelton.com. Zach will share why he has never … Continue reading Two Movies and a TV Show…
Presenter: Zachary Helton, M.Div. In 1970, Earth Day was created as a day for education and awareness. It was a time to stand in awe of the Earth and to nurture hope for the future. 54 years later, for some of us, Earth Day can stir up more anxiety than hope. In this talk, we’ll … Continue reading Nurturing Resilience: A Spirituality for Climate Anxiety
It’s a commandment common across nearly every major spiritual tradition to “love our neighbor as ourselves,” but far less common is any practical instruction on how that’s even possible. Let’s face it: Some people are undeniably hard to love. Are we supposed to white-knuckle our way to love? Fake it ‘til we make it? In … Continue reading Turning People Into Trees
