Topic: Pluralism

Hot Mulch and the Sociology of the Edge: Counterculture, Liminality, and Disrupting the Status Quo

Join us in community this Sunday as Tom Kersen shares about his most recent exploration of intentional communities in the south, specifically the Hot Mulch Band and the broader countercultural scene in the Ozarks as a case study in disrupting the status quo. Drawing on Victor Turner’s concepts of liminality and communitas, Kersen argues that … Continue reading Hot Mulch and the Sociology of the Edge: Counterculture, Liminality, and Disrupting the Status Quo

Easter Flower Communion

In honor of our Easter tradition, we will hold our annual Flower Communion Service, celebrating the beauty and diversity of our beloved community. Created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek (Czechoslovakia), the Flower Communion was intended as a symbolic ritual to connect people. In this ceremony, everyone brings a flower of their choosing and … Continue reading Easter Flower Communion