Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Community Assessment Report
November 6, 2020
Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
The Garden stepped further into our core value of inclusion in the summer of 2020 with a focus on race matters. We named the effort “getting comfortable with being uncomfortable “ and invited guests to help Garden be a truly inclusive community not only in the conversation but engage in matters of race through meaningful worship, conversation, book studies and surveys. This is an ongoing commitment and we encourage Gardeners to be part of our inclusive future.
Participants of this series completed an online survey.
Messages from the Mountaintop
A blog post in which Betty Brandt explores the alarming rise in antisemitism, recent tragic events, and the impact on Jewish communities, urging readers to stand in solidarity and foster awareness. It highlights personal reflections, concerns for safety, and meaningful ways to support and engage with Jewish friends and neighbors.
Messages from the Mountaintop
Who's On Your Mt. Rushmore?
Jesus Was Woke.
Some interesting facts about this special day
Betty Brandt comments on how two films—Conclave and Penguin Lessons—have taken on unexpected relevance in 2025. Conclave offers a glimpse into the process of selecting a new pope, coinciding with Pope Francis’s passing, while Penguin Lessons delves into Argentina’s turbulent 1970s, raising questions about justice and moral responsibility. Explore their significance in today's changing world.
Progress Report
Let's be the change we want to see
"Easy on Me" Sung by Caroline Smith Songwriters: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins & Gregory Allen Kurstin. "Easy on Me" lyrics © Jack Reynolds, Jack Reynolds Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
