Gaia’s Temple
Creating balance in the world through the worship of the Divine Feminine since 2000.
Episodes
Sanctuary!
with Rev. Judith Laxer
July 13, 2025 1:30 pm Pacific
Shoreline UU Church:
14724 1st Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155
With Kathy Sestrap on piano.
We all know sanctuary as the holy place where we find our spiritual center. We need sanctuary to be in safety, to strengthen our faith and meet with the sacred. The good news is that there is a sanctuary that dwells within. Join us in the...
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
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...
Mama Bear
with Rev. Judith Laxer
May 11, 2025 1:30 pm Pacific
Shoreline UU Church:
14724 1st Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155
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...
Be the One!
with Rev. Judith Laxer
April 13, 2025 1:30 pm Pacific
Shoreline UU Church:
14724 1st Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155
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...
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 leadershi...
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.
Featurin...
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...
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.
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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 S...
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?
The Golden Rule of Engagement!
With Rev. Judith Laxer, vocalist Aureole Lighten, and Kathy Sestrap on piano.
The Golden Rule of Engagement requires us to empathize with others, including those who may be very different from us, and to demonstrate respect in our interactions. Now is a good time to harvest this understanding and to fortify our society on this specific spiritual nourishment.
August 11, 2024 2 pm Pacific
Shoreli...
Bless the Kiddos!
July 14, 2024 2 pm Pacific
Shoreline UU Church:
14724 1st Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155
Featuring Vocalist: Elizabeth Sanders with Kathy Sestrap on piano
Today we bless our youth! All the children we have or know and care for as well as the child who still resides deep within our selves. Join us to reawaken the wonder and presence and unabashed love that kiddos freely give!
Rev. Judith Laxer
Bless the Papas!
with Rev. Corinna Frenzl
June 16, 2024 2 pm Pacific
Shoreline UU Church:
14724 1st Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98155
Featuring Vocalists: Cassandra Robertson with Kathy Sestrap on piano
The Divine Masculine of Pagan Spirituality is one of strength and protection, but also tenderness, allowing love to guide His actions. This month we honor our beautiful men, who embody the archetype of Father for the highest...
Featuring Vocalists: Kimberly Agbayani, Roxanne Duniway, Pamela Gerke and Robin Ozerkis. With Kathy Sestrap on piano and Brooke Greiner, Susan MacKensie, Sally Pendras and Alouise Urness on drums.
Bless the Mamas!
What better place to be than Gaia's Temple to worship the Divine Feminine on Mothers Day? Mothering is a verb and a Mother is anyone who has nurtured, supported and loved you into being. Join us as we gather to feel our...
Cease Fire!
Featuring Vocalist Nedra Gaskill, with Kathy Sestrap on Piano.
The element of Fire brings powerful transformation. Fire must be tended to keep it from growing dangerous. We already know how to fan the flames. Have we forgotten how to put them out? What does it take to cease fire?
Rev Judith Laxer
Exalt the Women!
Featuring Vocalist and Song writer Aureole Lighten, with Kathy Sestrap on Piano.
Regardless of their ethnicity, age, faith, looks, or economic status, women everywhere ought to be exalted. Especially on the weekend of International Women's Day! Join us as we consider how we uphold and empower the feminine when we offer up the ache of women to be healed!
We trust everyone to choose for themselves whether continu...
Take A Leap!
It's Leap Year, that rare, catch up occurrence that helps us move forward. This month, conditions are right for us to take a leap forward in our evolution and on o...
A Great Transformation!
Featuring Aureole Lighten and Joe O'Malley, with Drummers Cynthia Ewers, Brooke Greiner, Sally Pendras, Susan MacKenzie and Kathy Sestrap on piano.
It’s common to enter a new year wanting to begin again. Sometimes all we need is a re-commitment to something already precious to our hearts and souls. Times like these, when the entire world is in agreement that a new year has begun, is when we can use the ...
The Soul of Winter
Winter's aesthetic may be stark but it is no less beautiful. The depth and quiet of this dark time brings necessary rest. When we hold the season with reverence for what it is, and not disparage it for what it isn't, we meet the soul of winter. Join us as we worship Her season of restoration as we prepare for Yule!
Rev Judith Laxer
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