Sometimes it seems that peace isn’t possible for humanity, especially as we watch wars drag on for years in Ukraine, the Middle East, the Mahgreb region of Africa, Myanmar, and elsewhere. Can peace ever be nothing more than a utopian pipe dream?

On the Sunday before President’s Day, we’ll take a look at the intersection between what sociologist Robert Bellah calls “civil religion” and the U.S., presidency. Yes, there is a religious aspect to the U.S. presidency, and we’ll look at both the positive and negative consequences.

What’s it like to be homeless? Using a number of first-hand accounts, we’ll take a look at the experience of homelessness. Of course, each individual’s experience of homelessness is different. Yet there is often a spiritual dimension to homelessness and I’ll focus on that. 

Rev. Danielle DiBona talks about the need to exercise our “spiritual muscle.” I’ve been thinking about what this might mean for us in our daily lives. I’ll offer some thoughts about what strengthening “spiritual muscle” might look like. All are welcome!