The Clergy Corner

This week Pastor Arik looks at the way our intuition can be viewed as God speaking through us in the deepest parts of our hearts. Looking at scripture references to real world examples, join him as he examines how our intuition can be viewed as divine communication. 

On this week's episode Pastor Arik looks at the upcoming worship service where we will be celebrating World Communion Sunday and welcoming seven new members to our congregation. In a time where hope is in short supply, join Pastor Arik as he reflects on why communities like ours are so important in these uncertain times. 

As news of the impending rapture makes its way around social media, join  Pastor Arik as he examines how the idea of the rapture is a modern day invention and how Christianity should be promoting hope and love, rather than fear. 

This week Pastor Arik prepares to take some time off in the coming weekend to attend a renaissance festival. Join him as he explores how our these festivals and our faith have more in common than may first appear. Listen in! 

This week, as school starts back up and as the fall season approaches, Pastor Arik looks at how these times of change are sacred and opportunities for us to connect with the divine. If you find yourself in a time of change or transition, listen in!

This week Pastor Arik looks at the role that tables played in Jesus' life, and how we can use our tables to share our love and show our devotion to the divine. 

As summer begins to wind down, this week Pastor Arik looks at the importance of Sabbath and how it is a sign of faithfulness and prophetic resistance. If you need a reminder of the importance of rest, listen in!

After an incredible weekend at the Radical Love Festival and worshipping with Whatever Mike, Pastor Arik reflects on why he loves Whatever Mike and their music so much, and how they embody the teachings of Jesus in their message and music. Listen in!

In this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at the decision by the IRS last week to allow churches to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, and why it is such a bad idea. Listen in!

In this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at scripture to see how the progressive Christians of America are called to stand up against the growing Christian nationalism movement, and how the original Christian message was rooted in love and hope. Listen in!

As Pastor Arik prepares for the upcoming Pride celebrations this weekend, on this week's episode Pastor Arik looks at the importance of faith communities celebrating Pride month. Join him as he examines how the church can be a beacon of light in the midst of these dark times. 

This upcoming Sunday is Fathers Day, a day with many mixed emotions for many people in our country. Join Pastor Arik as he looks at the holiday and how we can celebrate the father-figures in our lives while making space for those who are wounded and grieving. Listen in!

This week we prepare for Pentecost this upcoming Sunday and explore how we are collectively in the midst of a Pentecost moment in our world. Listen in!

As the school year draws to a close and the summer break begins, this week Pastor Arik looks at the summer season and how it can be an opportunity for us to slow down and grow closer to God. 

After some technical difficulties last weekend, this week Pastor Arik looks at the importance of going with the flow, even when the unexpected occurs. Listen in!

In response to the passing of Pope Francis, this week Pastor Arik takes a look at his life and the legacy he leaves behind on the world and the institutional church

This week Pastor Arik takes a personal moment to reflect upon the parallels of our Holy Week story and what is going on in the world around us. If any of his musings resonates with you, feel free to share with others. Take care of yourselves, everyone. 

After a memorable moment with his son, Leo, earlier this week, Pastor Arik reflects upon the importance of finding moments of light and love in the midst of the darkness. 

After a shopping excursion earlier this week, on this episode Pastor Arik reflects upon the impact that a pair of pink cowboy boots had on his life, and the way they encourage us to live our lives fully and authentically. Listen in!  

On this week's episode, Pastor Arik looks at how the coming spring season can instill within us signs of hope. Even in the midst of these turbulent and chaotic times, hope is stirring beneath the surface. Join him as he explores the importance of hope in the midst of dark times. 

As we begin our Lenten journey today, this week Pastor Arik looks at the significance of the Ash Wednesday service and how it prepares us for the Lenten season. Listen in!

This past weekend Pastor Arik and the confirmation class visited a Sikh Gurdwara to worship alongside them. Join him as he explores the basic beliefs of the Sikh religion and the beauty that comes from their belief of the oneness of all humanity. 

On this week's episode, Pastor Arik examines how finding moments of joy is an act of resistance. In a world that seeks to overwhelm us with bad news of troubling times, finding moments of joy is a profound way of fighting back. 

What a year it has been, already! This week Pastor Arik gives thanks for the distraction of the NFL playoffs and how faith and sports can learn lessons from one another. 

Happy New Year, everyone! Join Pastor Arik this week as he explores the beauty found in our mundane routines and how it opens us up to the possibility of experiencing the divine. Join him as he shifts his thinking from "routine" to one of "ritual," as we enter into this new year.