Beloved Community in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Wisdom of Martin Buber (Part Two)

Rev. Lee Anne Washington

This Sunday’s service explores the wisdom of Martin Buber and what it means to place relationship—not individuality—at the center of a meaningful life. In a time shaped by artificial intelligence, digital connection, and increasing social isolation, we will reflect on how beloved community offers an antidote to loneliness and fragmentation. Together, we’ll consider how meaning is formed through relationships, how disagreement need not destroy connection, and how our congregation can become a place where people are truly seen, known, and needed. The service will conclude with a participatory ritual inviting members to share the gifts they bring to our shared life.