Dr. Seuss' classic book The Sneetches inspired Rev. Ken Beldon to talk about inequality and racial injustice. It's the latest in a series of messages called "Stories With Soul" about wisdom in children's literature.
A new baby, Julius, is beloved by everyone...except his sister. The children's book gives both kids and adults a way to think about compassion and love. It's part of our series Stories with Soul about the deeper meaning in children's literature.
We all face a battle in the mind between feeling fear and experiencing what is. Rev. Ken Beldon continues the series "Stories with Soul," spiritual wisdom found in children's literature, by exploring "Wemberly Worried," a kids story about a nervous mouse.
Rev. Ken Beldon delivers an Easter message about being open and vulnerable without fear: the gift of being heard.
Rev. Ken Beldon reminds us there is so much we cannot know, especially as we look toward the end of life, but we can be present. This is part of our message series "The World Between Us."
Occasionally, one of our members will share a story about how WellSprings changed their lives. We call it Charged Full Living. Sue Scales describes that first walk into WellSprings and where she is today.
Can we explode our preconceived notions? Rev. Ken Beldon delivers this message in our series exploring the world between us, connecting despite our differences.
What does it feel like to let down our burdens and share them with others? Rev. Lee Paczulla says we cannot do it on our own. It's part of our message series "The World Between Us."
Rev. Ken Beldon reminds us that to listen is to love, especially now. It's part of our message series "The World Between Us."
This message series explores the world between us. As Rev. Ken Beldon says, cultivate the power of listening. Spoiler alert: If you are the rare person who has NOT seen "Citizen Kane," "The Usual Suspects," OR "The Sixth Sense," Rev. Ken gives away those plots. Skip ahead to 2:00.
Do you long for a space to explore differences between each other without fear? How can you make that longing known? This message series explores the world between us, and as Rev. Lee Paczulla shows us, we all long to connect despite our differences.
How has love invited you to change and grow? Rev. Ken Beldon continues our winter message series, "Bouncing Back," about our capacity for resilience.
Are you willing to be a witness? Rev. Ken Beldon encourages us to show up as witnesses for those who ache to connect. This is part of our message series about resilience, "Bouncing Back."
Stories of hatred, fear, and exhaustion can make us feel hopeless, but we can live a life of justice and compassion. Rev. Ken Beldon weaves together stories small and large, inspired by the TV series "This Is Us." It's part of our message series about resilience, "Bouncing Back."
WellSprings started 10 years ago as a "community charged full with the charge of the soul," but it wasn't an overnight success. Hear Rev. Ken Beldon's funny and touching stories of the birth and (eventual) success of WellSprings in this birthday message.
What sorts of things have shaped your inheritance? What has stayed with you, through the joys and difficulties of your life? Rev. Lee Paczulla continues our message series, "Bouncing Back," exploring strength and resilience.
How are you helping to bring greater, love, compassion, and justice into being in the midst of change? What brilliant thing are you noticing today? Rev. Ken Beldon, with a wink to the Sixers, continues our winter message series, "Bouncing Back," about our capacity for resilience.
How can you look at the bandaged places of the past with love and compassion? How are you being a part of making Universalism more real in our world? Rev. Ken Beldon continues our winter message series, "Bouncing Back," about our capacity for resilience.
Where and how have you learned what soft strength means for you? What have been the most resilient moments in your life? Rev. Ken Beldon kicks off our winter message series, "Bouncing Back," about being both strong and soft.
In this New Year's Day message, Rev. Ken Beldon asks, what sets your heart on fire so the light will guide you through the future?
What do you really wish for this holiday season? Guest minister Rev. Greg Pelley has his own wish list to Santa in this bittersweet message, inspired by the song "Happy Christmas (War is Over)."
What does hope look like for you today? How can you find a way to lean towards your longing? Rev. Lee Paczulla delivers this message in our series "Sounds of the Season," inspired by a song by Carrie Newcomer, "Lean In Toward the Light."
In this season of darkness, what is being revealed to you? How do you practice seeing the light in others, especially those you are less likely to see, or those with whom you disagree? Inspired by some of WellSprings' favorite songs, Rev. Ken Beldon looks for the glow in the Peter Mayer song "Where Is the Light" in the Sounds of the Season message series.
Annual Thanksgiving Service; speakers representing each decade of life from children up to the 80's.
Rev. Ken offers a special message in light of the recent election results.
What renewal is in your body right now? Where is the spirit moving in your life? The message series ReNew explores transformation of our spirits.
Our service was in honor of all the people we hold in our hearts even as they have left this life. It's the deeper meaning of Halloween, the Day of the Dead/All Souls Day in many cultures. We constructed an altar of remembrance that day in front of our pulpit, and people brought pictures, keepsakes, and mementos of their beloved departed to place on the altar.
When the mess becomes clear, what brings you energy and hope? What's one regenerative practice that you could incorporate into your work or home life? The message series ReNew explores transformation of our spirits.
What are the most important promises you've made? Are they in need of renewal? The message series ReNew explores transformation of our spirits.
What resetting experiences have you known that have helped you shift and open your awareness? What is your primary work? And how do you set it down? The message series ReNew explores transformation of our spirits.
