You don’t have to be religious to grow your soul or nurture your spirit. But many people do not understand the difference between spirituality and belief in God. Most Buddhists, for example, do not believe in God (they are Humanist); and yet, Buddhist teachers are world renowned for their teachings about spirituality and spiritual practices, such as meditation. In the 21st century, brain science and evolutionary science has helped explain some of what is understood today as spirituality. 

So, throughout the month of February, I invite you to explore the many ways of understanding spirituality that exist, as we each recommit to the practices that connect and sustain us, no matter what challenges we are facing. You don’t have to be religious to grow your soul and nurture your spirit, however, it certainly helps to have a supportive and wise community to explore what supports our health, resilience and wellbeing. 

When people learn there are Atheists, Agnostics, and Humanists who attend our services, they sometimes ask, “Why do Atheists go to church?” It’s a great question and I’ll have a great answer when I speak again on Sunday, February 16. Please bring your families, invite your friends or neighbors.  We’ll have an interactive story for younger people! What a great time to explore our freedom to believe and not to believe.  

At our service on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, join Rev. Prose to explore Why Do Atheists Go to Church?

Read about January’s Theme: Grace