Big Classroom (Emerson/Thoreau)

During this year of celebrating our 75th Anniversary, we need to recognize our staff and celebrate how we have continued to thrive in these hard times. We will review our growth over the years and the effects of decisions we have made. After a few years of implementation of our new governance model, we will discuss how it has affected operations, our staff, and our congregants?

In January, MARCH issued a call for faith leaders to come to Minneapolis. Hear from our Director of Faith Formation about the training and events in Minneapolis while answering the call. MARCH leaders want us to learn from their experience so that we can prepare to meet the moment in our communities.

Karen Cross introduces the Complaint‑Free World 21‑day challenge—a simple but transformative practice that invites us to shift from habitual complaining to intentional, empowered communication. Participants learn how a small physical cue, like moving a bracelet from wrist to wrist, builds awareness of negative speech patterns and opens space for gratitude, problem‑solving, and deeper connection. Over 21 days, the challenge becomes a spiritual and practical discipline: noticing our words, choosing our focus, and creating a more compassionate, constructive environment in our homes, workplaces, and communities.