In today's contemplative practice, join the Trinity United Church of Christ for a communal and vocal contemplative practice. Barbara Holmes explains why contemplation can be spirited. "If the model for contemplation is Eurocentric, then the religious experiences of indigenous people and their progeny will never fit the mold. But if contemplation is an accessible and vibrant response to life and to a God who unleashes life toward its most diverse potentials [and if all are created in God’s image]

In today's Saturday practice, Fr. Richard shares Christine Valters Paintner's description of the ancient contemplative practice of walking or moving slowly through the natural world as a way of connecting with God. Paintner writes, "There is something about getting our bodies out into the world, in close contact with trees, bushes, flowers, squirrels, pigeons, and crows, that can invigorate us and offer us new perspective on life. As you begin your contemplative walk, allow a few moments simply