Gaia&#8217s Temple

 

 

Respect of the Self!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

​June 8, 2025   1:30 pm Pacific

​Shoreline UU Church:

14724 1st Ave. NE  Seattle, WA 98155

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With Vocalist Aureole Lighten and Kathy Sestrap on piano.

This Summer Solstice, as the Sun hits His zenith, how we shine in the world is up for reflection. When we know and respect the truth of the light we emanate, we understand how needed we are. Everyone's light shines its own prismatic way, and all light is necessary for the beauty of wholeness.

Mama Bear

with Rev. Judith Laxer

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May 11, 2025   1:30 pm Pacific

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Shoreline UU Church:

14724 1st Ave. NE  Seattle, WA 98155

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With Vocalists Jennifer Bolles and Pamela Gerke 

with  Kathy Sestrap on piano

Happy Mother's Day! One way the unconditional love of the Mother is expressed is in Her fierce protection of what She holds most precious. She will do all She can to keep the vulnerable safe, to shield Her Beloveds from harm, to provide shelter and comfort when danger lies in wait. Let's find this  profound love within ourselves and strengthen it in the sacred act of protection.

Be the One!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

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April 13, 2025   1:30 pm Pacific

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Shoreline UU Church:

14724 1st Ave. NE  Seattle, WA 98155

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With Vocalist and songwriter Paul Henderson, and

Kathy Sestrap on piano

No one need tell us what is right and what is not. We know these things innately. Our actions in the world reflect our deepest values. How will respond to these troubled times? What actions will we take to demonstrate what we love and need to protect? Join us as we dismantle our apathy and light the fires of transformation.

There is a temple space deep within each of us that we can develop and devote ourselves to as sovereign space. Nothing external can touch or alter its sacredness and peace. Now is the time to find and familiarize ourselves with it, and recognize ourselves as those who tend the temple of the heart and soul. soul.

The Pleasure Principle!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

​We are hard wired to seek pleasure. Yet there is much in our culture that tells us to delay or deny pleasure, that we are  undeserving. In difficult times, creating pleasurable experiences is a valuable way to cope and necessary for our health and well-being. What happens to us when we center pleasure day to day?

Feb. 9, 2025   2 pm Pacific

Featuring Pamela Gerke in musical leadership with

Kathy Sestrap on piano

Revjudith@gaiastemple.org

Courage Required!

^{with Rev. Judith Laxer}

^{​Jan. 12th, 2025   2 pm Pacific}

Courage beats in the heart of the Goddess, courage is found in the heart of the matter, and courage is found in our hearts. There are challenges ahead for Mother Earth and all Her children. As we enter the new year, how will we find and strengthen our courage so that we can be the best stewards of the future? Join us for this important contemplation.

Featuring Vocalist Aureole Lighten
with Joe O'Malley on Guitar and

Kathy Sestrap on piano

The Light in the Darkness!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

Featuring Vocalists Pamela Gerke, Kimberly Agbayani, Joyce Allison, Carrie Cameron, Roxanne Duniway, and Janelle Leonard, with Kathy Sestrap on piano.

Winter brings necessary darkness intended for rest to support future renewal. And sometimes, life brings metaphoric darkness that is difficult to bear, bringing fear and stress. As the Yin Yang symbol shows us, in the center of light, there is darkness, and in the center of darkness, there is light. Join us to contemplate the light that we are no matter how dark it seems.

Revjudith@gaiastemple.org

 

The Answer

with Rev. Judith Laxer

Featuring Vocalists: Aureole Lighten and Roxy Duniway with Kathy Sestrap on piano

To say that we are living in uncertain times is an understatement. And no matter how much we may want to know for sure how things will play out, we simply can't. All we can know is how we want to meet each moment, and remember that the answer to what happens next is what we do right now.

 

RevJudith@gaiastemple.org

 

Shoreline UU Church:

14724 1st Ave. NE  Seattle, WA 98155

 

The Veil!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

 

Featuring Vocalist: Natalie Chaparro with  Aron Wilson on guitar and Kathy Sestrap on piano

Oh, that enticing veil between the worlds! As Samhain draws near, we encounter the gossamer obscurity that keeps the living from the dead. Join us as we marvel at how such a fragile form is mighty enough to hold these worlds apart.

 

October 13, 2024   2 pm Pacific

Shoreline UU Church:

14724 1st Ave. NE  Seattle, WA 98155

Welcome Autumn!

with Rev. Judith Laxer

September 8, 2024   2 pm Pacific

Featuring Vocalist: Christian Hoffman with Kathy Sestrap on piano

Autumn slides in replacing Summer on the Wheel of the Year. It is time to gather, harvest, begin to pull in, all with an eye for the coming time of fallow. What are we harvesting in season and what are the blessings our harvest brings?