Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at 10:30 am 

Rev. Liz's Talk: "The Unshakeable Joy Within"😌

Dear Beloved One,

The world trembles with chaos, conflict and uncertainty. The headlines shout. The nervous system tightens. It can begin to feel as if joy itself is irresponsible. Yet beneath all the the noise, something ancient and unshaken continues to sing within us. Not the shallow happiness that depends on circumstances—but the deeper joy that rises from Spirit itself.

Throughout history, mystics, saints, and wise fools have known a secret: Laughter interrupts despair. Happiness disrupts the machinery of fear. Choosing joy in difficult times isn’t naïve—it’s powerful. It reminds us that the human spirit is bigger than the chaos surrounding it.

In the midst of turmoil, choosing happiness becomes a quiet act of spiritual courage. Laughter loosens fear’s grip. Joy reminds us that the soul is larger than the news cycle. Even in difficult times, the heart can remember its deeper rhythm. 

This Sunday we explore the spiritual paradox of joy in troubled times—how laughter, gratitude, and presence can become sacred acts that keep the light alive in the world. Join us for a heartfelt and uplifting message about maintaining hope, humor, and the light of Spirit when the world feels heavy.

Come breathe, laugh, and remember the resilient joy at the center of your being.

With great gratitude and love always,

Rev. Liz

In-Person and online in our Zoom Cyber Sanctuary.

"Joy is an act of resistance against despair and its forces." - Willie James Jennings

 

"Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form  an invincible host against difficulties." - Helen Keller

 

"It is impossible for you to be angry and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are mutually exclusive and you have the power to choose either. - Wayne Dyer
 

"Laughter and tears are both reactions to frustration and exhaustion. I prefer laughter, since there is less cleaning up to do." - Kurt Vonnegut