cic's Podcast

Corey Passons leads a celebration about the journey of contemplative practice.  We heard poetry that opens the mind and heart to the way of contemplation and participated in various contemplative practices.  

Corey Passons leads a celebration on the first Sunday of Lent.  We explore the journey toward life and Spring as the days become longer.  How are we making room for the journey of becoming?  What is emerging that we celebrate?

Corey Passons leads a celebration honoring the first Sunday in Black History Month.  We reflect on insights of the Black experience of migration to Thurston County via Dr. Thelma Jackson's book, "Blacks in Thurston County, Washington 1950-1975: a community album." 

Members of the recent anti-racism study group facilitated by Leeann Tourttllott and Kristine Forbes lead a celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Members of the study group share personal stories that reveal what they've learned about recognizing their own white privilege and how the new perspective is changing their choices and actions. 

Paul Rocks will lead a celebration titled, "St. Bridgid of Kildare: walking in liminal space"

12.17.23 - CIC Women's Spirit Circle leads our annual Solstice Celebration.  Join us in welcoming the darkness and coming light with readings, chants, and poetry.

Corey Passons leads a celebration that considers the Advent wreath as a circle of spiritual practice.

Corey Passons leads a celebration gathering in the wisdoms we have heard this last month from Vine Deloria Jr.'s book, "God is Red" and the visit from Squaxin Tribal member, Lisa Johns.

Corey Passons lead a celebration wherein we re-engage with Vine Deloria Jr.'s book, "God is Red," and consider the tribal/community social orientation vs. the myth (and costs) of rugged individualism.  

Penny Purkerson leads a celebration that lifts up the many ways we uphold and support our community.  We sing and dance two different Dances of Universal Peace as we continue to process events in Israel and Gaza.

Corey Passons leads a celebration on the day before Indigenous Peoples' Day that explores the history of the day and reflections on Native American spirituality from Vine Deloria Jr.  

"There and back again"—Thad and Jo Curtz will tell a journey story about their sailboat accident on Lake Quinault.

Corey Passons and Julie Waters lead a celebration in the spirit of Yom Kippur, the concluding day of the Days of Awe (which began on Rosh Hashanah) and our return home to our essential selves.

Karen Lohmann leads the celebration for Jodi Kline (who was home sick) in a celebration in the spirit of Rosh Hashanah.  Shanah Tovah! (May it be a good year!)

Corey Passons leads a celebration that explores the theme of "journey".

Corey Passons reflects on the closing of the seminary he attended as a reference for the changes in life we encounter at every turn.  

Jody Rush leads a service that explores our daily habits. "Our joy, peace, and happiness depend very much on our practice of recognizing and transforming habit energies."   -Thich Nhat Hanh

Kathleen Peppard leads a celebration featuring several members of CIC who will present about their practices: Bethanie Sand, Ryan Stephens, Carol and Jamie Rainwood.

Mothers Day - Donna and Hal Spencer lead a celebration to explore grandmother energy and relationships. 

Corey Passons explores the work of Brian Swimme and the new cosmology as a way to deepen our relationship and connection with Earth.

Hugh O'Neill will lead a celebration using grounding practices useful during times of change, stress, thresholds, or any old time. 

Corey Passons leads a celebration about a living relationship with Earth.

Kathy Pruitt leads a celebration exploring the connection of poetry and meditation including a look at 8 tenents of Buddhist meditation

This audio contains music from many of the songs we sang as well as the message offered this day by Corey Passons.