In a time when discouragement can feel close at hand, what does it mean to stay open to possibility? Together, we’ll explore small acts of hope, connection, and courage can help us imagine ~ and begin to shape ` a more loving world. Like stepping into a river that is always moving, we’reflect on the courage it takes to enter what is changing and unknown. We share our offering plate with Migrant Justice training us in rapid response to ICE detentions and advocating for improved working conditions through the Milk with Dignity campaign. 

Bio: Kristabeth Atwood is the founder of Rites of Passage and a spiritual director, celebrant, and group facilitator based in Burlington, Vermont. After 18 years in full time parish ministry, she now works with individuals and communities across spiritual and secular traditions, offering spaces for reflection, ritual, and the meaningful acknowledgement of life transitions. Kristabeth is passionate about creating experiences that are compassionate, inclusive, and grounded in the belief that love is at the center of our shared humanity.