Speaker: Claudia Moder

You’re My Favorite Deputy: An Empty-Nester Ponders Toy Story Themes

The beloved Toy Story franchise explores themes of growing up, friendship, loss, and letting go. The films resonate with adults and children alike, often aligning with rites of passage in our own lives. When Andy’s toys are passed to Bonnie in Toy Story 3, no doubt many parents were reminded of a time when they, … Continue reading You’re My Favorite Deputy: An Empty-Nester Ponders Toy Story Themes

The Benefit of the Doubt

Our 1st Principle calls on us to honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person. This often means looking beyond behavior and giving the benefit of the doubt. As individuals, we have to decide when to say, “Oh, that’s okay!” and when to say, “Hey, that’s not right.” Longtime member Claudia Moder will lead … Continue reading The Benefit of the Doubt

Stories of Motherhood

In the book “Little Fires Everywhere,” Celeste Ng said: “It came, over and over, down to this: What made someone a mother? Was it biology alone, or was it love?” Join us on Mother’s Day as several friends and member share stories of motherhood.