A Unitarian Universalist Congregation
All Are Welcome!
September 7, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” Our faith community is here through the joys and the sorrows. Homecoming Sunday marks the beginning of a new church year. This is celebrated by the ingathering of waters from our travels, both far and near. Please bring water to share, that will be saved for dedications over the year. September 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. “Divided by Fear” There are two lenses to view the world through, Love and Fear. Fear dominates American political, cultural, and spiritual arenas. The fears range from specific objects, such as homosexuals or international terrorists, to more vague objects, like "liberals." How do we manage in a world divided by fear? September 21, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. “Jalaluddin Rumi’s 800th Birthday” One of the world's most widely read and beloved poets, the context of Rumi's poetry transcends time, languages, and cultures, because he writes from the heart. His inclusive message of love is needed in our wounded world. September 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. “Teaching Special Children” Each child is special in his or her own unique way, and each has their own special way of learning. The education of the young is a continuous process that requires the participation of everyone, students, parents and teachers. Much is learned through daily observation of examples. What are you teaching the children? Julie Alexander and Jeanne Wolf, lay speaker Words of Addae From Summer to Fall As the days grow shorter and the blossoms that brightened our gardens through summer's heat start to droop and wilt, we begin to acknowledge the changing season. Autumn ushers in a new slowness of being for most of us, as the tone and tempo of our lives change. Revealing itself slowly, autumn hovers around the edges of our consciousness, and when its crisp breezes are strong enough to pierce our summer clothing, we then take notice of the transformations around us, in the brilliance of autumn's foliage in patterns of crimson and gold, and the flocks of southbound geese honking overhead. But at times it is only when the last fruits and vegetables have arrived as a bountiful harvest that we recognize signs that fall has indeed returned, and we too are in transition. And as we begin our transition from the lazy days of summer into the business of preparing for the work of a new church year, this can be an invigorating time to gather our thoughts, contemplating what we accomplished during the warmer season, reaping the fruit of our accomplishments, and preparing for a new crop of ideas and activities. But whether our priorities have changed, and we have resolved to take a new approach to commitments to our church community, or for some of us it is business as usual, let us embrace the beauty of autumn, and rejoice in our homecoming. Welcome back! Love & Light, Rev. Addae
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August 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
“A Little Bit of Nothin’”
An appreciation of the small stuff with all of us as busy as we are, it’s easy to forget some of the minor beauties in our lives.
Cliff Batuello, lay speaker
Words of Addae
A Positive Response