The video recording (at the top of this page) captures the complete service including a 10-minute prelude. The service starts at the 10:51 mark of this recording.
The audio recording (below the video clip) is an abbreviation of the service. It includes the Meditation, Message, and Featured Song.
James Kress's journey into spirituality has been shaped by diverse religious influences. Raised in a nominal Catholic household, his connection to faith was limited to annual traditions—attending church only on Christmas Eve and Easter. However, at seventeen, he encountered the evangelical Christian tradition, a turning point that provided him with both religious certainty and a strong spiritual community built on solid faith traditions. The deep sense of belonging and conviction within this framework set him on a ministerial path, guiding his evolving spiritual exploration.
Over time, James expanded his understanding beyond traditional religious boundaries and embraced a broader, more inclusive spirituality. Today, he serves as a staff minister at the Center for Positive Living in Everett, Washington, where his teachings reflect a synthesis of his experiences. His approach emphasizes spiritual growth as a journey rather than a fixed destination, encouraging individuals to engage with the complexities of belief with openness and curiosity.
His Sunday message, The Power of Polarities, delves into the paradoxical nature of existence. He explores how life's polarities—light and dark, certainty and doubt, joy and sorrow—are not forces to be resisted but embraced. By engaging with these dualities rather than avoiding them, individuals can deepen their spiritual awareness and recognize the interconnectedness of all things. James emphasizes that integrating these contrasts leads to greater harmony, offering new pathways to experiencing Oneness—the fundamental unity underlying all existence. His teachings invite reflection on how personal and spiritual growth often arise from navigating life's complexities rather than seeking absolute simplicity.
Join Revered James Kress for a message about how navigating polarities helps us affirm and experience oneness. James is an applicant for our open ministerial position.
Our music ensemble includes Julie Croteau on vocals, Jim Turner on Bass, and LeeAnn Aerlyn-Moore on piano.
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