Given the convergence of these three holy seasons—Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, and Christmas—you’d normally be expecting a sermon on the wonders of light, right? Instead, I’m going to invite us to welcome, then embrace, the blessings of darkness.

The Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle was ordained in 1967 and is still preaching hither and yon in the PSWD, as well as sharing workshops on conscious aging and mindful dying. He also sings in nursing homes, volunteers at a San Diego homeless center, and mentors young people in the group called Los Tres Amigues. Tom is delighted to be returning to the pulpit of Santa Clarita and will have copies of his books available for purchase.