September 2026

Artful Worship, Joyful Service

All Sunday Services at 10:30am

Exploring the Sacred Feminine Mysteries

I am the knowledge 

that hides within all questions. 

I am what is sought, 

and I am the seeking itself. 

I am all that is within you 

and all that is outside you.

I am the garment that shows you 

the secret shape of your soul. 

Gnostic Prayer for Mary Magdalene

This poem/prayer. which is a modern creation that is similar in cadence to the Gnostic text The Thunder Perfect Mind, seems to reflect on the deep, feminine mysteries. In spiritual circles, the Divine Masculine is often associated with clarity of thought and spiritual insight. The deep feminine often resides in the place of intuition, reflection, dream time and is sometimes associated with the yin time (or darker months) of the year. 

There is much esoteric wisdom to be learned from balancing both together, but unfortunately, as we know, one set of principles ended up taking precedence over another. And this included the suppression of many of the voices of female spiritual leaders and teachers. 

One of these women was Mary Magdalene. 

Much has been said about her in recent years and new discoveries continue to emerge. There is evidence in early manuscripts of the Gospel of John that Mary Magdalene may have been intentionally erased from certain passages. Was this a way to diminish her prominence in the gospel? A new fragment of a gospel that includes Mary Magdalene and Jesus has also been recently released to the public. Could it be one of the missing pages of the Gospel of Mary? 

Join us for a two-part series in September where I will share some of the new research of Dr. Elizabeth Polzcer that reflects on these questions. We will also participate in a fall equinox ritual together that honors the deep feminine mysteries.

May you continue to muse with the Mystery as you walk your spiritual path. 

Blessed Be.

Pastor Kimberly 

Sept 6: New Discoveries about Mary Magdalene from Ancient Manuscripts of the Gospel of John

Was Mary intentionally written out of certain passages of the Bible? If so, why? Might it have to do with a tension between the followers of Peter and those of Mary Magdalene in early Christianity? Pastor Kimberly will share some of the academic research of Dr. Elizabeth Polczer. Together, we’ll explore the meaning of these intriguing  revelations and reflect on its impact on our lives. 

Sept 13: Missing Fragment from the Gospel of Mary Magdalene

Join us to explore a fragment of a gospel that was just released to the public two years ago, which includes a conversation between Jesus and Mary. Could it be one of the missing pages of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene? If so, why were some pages intentionally deleted? What was so threatening about this woman named Mary? 

Sept 20: Fall Equinox Ritual

In addition to being a celebration of the harvest, the Fall Equinox is a time we remember the story of Persephone and her descent into the underworld. According to more recent myths, Persephone was abducted, whereas older versions of the story reflect her decision to consciously explore the region of fertile darkness of her own free will.

How might we be inspired by Persephone’s courage and also welcome the changing seasons as a way to embrace the wisdom that accompanies the yin time of year? 

Sept 27: Spiritual Oasis with Lectio Divina

A contemplative reading of sacred texts and prayerful singing.