Rev. Dr. Curran Reichert, Pastor

The slightly irreverent Reverend Dr. Curran Reichert has been stirring up “good trouble,” and serving up questions that challenge us to grow spiritually for the past ten years at FCC. She believes in the power of Spiritual community to be a force for good in the world. Curran is highly educated and dedicated to making Sonoma Valley a more just and equitable place.

Throughout the Valley, Rev. Reichert lends her perspective as a faith leader to addressing the need for fair housing and worker justice. She has been a leading voice concerning fair treatment of those without permanent shelter. She is committed to doing her part to end racial bias and deconstruct colonialism in the church and in our community.

Rev. Reichert understands that Christianity can be scary for people who have suffered abuse, or oppression due to bigotry and religious intolerance. She creates what she hopes will be a safe entry point for those seeking the support of a radically inclusive community of faith. Her motto is “Purpose, Presence, and Practice,” she embodies all three.

We love our pastor, and we think you will love her to. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with Rev. Reichert, receive prayers, or a visit from our support team, send her a message or call the church office at 707.996.1328.

Rev. Reichert often says, “FCC is the place you would want to go to church if you went to church.” We are a gathering of spirited people who care about earth justice, speaking out about injustice, tending to the vulnerable, and learning to find common ground. These are the relevant earmarks of our congregation. We invite you to join us on Sunday mornings, either contemplative at 9:00 am or regular service at 10:30 am. 

Thoughts from the Pastor

4/27/2026

Because our dear Angela is out of town this week I was asked to write this column early. Unfortunately, I cannot know for certain what will occur between then and now. 

I do know that by the time this column is published I will, fingers crossed, have completed my move to a new home not far from the old one. Thanks to all of those who contributed boxes, time, sweat and love to make it happen. 

I know that Earth Day will have happened and a great effort will have been made by our Earth Care Team to have a sunrise service in the Redwood Grove. This is an amazing group of people and if you have not yet gotten to know the Earth Care members (or considered joining the team), I encourage you to do so - you will thank yourself for having made the effort.  

The members are: Kathy Jewell, Virginia Bertleson, Kathy Aanestad, Cathy Webber and Kim Pack.  

I also know that I will have been to Solidad Prison for an event that has been months in the making. At the invitation of our own Martina Lutz Schneider, both Barbara Cook and myself will have spent a full day witnessing the power of Restorative Justice at work between victims and perpetrators of sexual violence. I know I will have had something to say about it on the 26th, a Sunday with a liturgy dedicated to survivors of sexual trauma. 

Beyond that, there is much I cannot know. I leave you with a beautiful Prayer for the environment from the U. N. Environmental Sabbath Program and a beautiful piece by Nancy Wood. 

With love and Easter courage, 

Curran 
 

From the U. N. Environmental Sabbath Program

We join with the Earth and with each other. 

To bring new life to the land 
To restore the waters 
To refresh the air 

We join with the earth and with each other. 

To renew the forests 
To care for the plants 
To protect the creatures 

We join with the Earth and with each other. 

To celebrate the seas 
To rejoice in the sunlight 
To sing the song of the stars 

We join with the Earth and with each other. 

To recreate the human community 
To promote justice and peace 
To remember our children 

We join with the Earth and with each other. 

We join together as many and diverse expressions 
of one loving mystery: for the healing of the 
Earth and the renewal of all life. 
 

From Nancy Wood 

My help is in the mountain 
Where I take myself to heal 
The earthly wounds 
That people give to me 
I find a rock with sun on it 
And a stream where the water runs gentle 
And the trees which one by one give me company. 
So must I stay for a long time 
Until I have grown from the rock 
And the stream is running through me 
And I cannot tell myself from one tall tree. 
Then I know that nothing touches me 
Nor makes me run away. 
My help is in the mountain 
That I take away with me. 

Earth cure me. Earth receive my woe. Rock 
strengthen me. Rock receive my weakness. Rain 
wash my sadness away. Rain receive my doubt. 
Sun make sweet my song. Sun receive the anger 
from my heart.