Upcoming Sermons
May 2012
Sunday Services at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted
May 6
"Building Bridges"
with Director of Music, Moira Leu and You
This mostly music service will feature many of the volunteer musicians in our church. The Sparks, Chalice Choir, The Flames, The dUUdes, Bell Ave. Ringers, Vocal Ensemble, UU Choir, congregational singing, and much more. Fun for all ages!
May 13
"Flickering the Gaslights"
with Rev. Mark Stringer
Do you know the psychological term “gaslighting”? Mark didn’t either, until he read a Huffington Post essay, and he’s been thinking about it ever since. He’ll share his thoughts in this Mother’s Day consideration of our culturally engrained practice of manipulating women and the ways this practice (conscious or not) diminishes us all. We will also share a recognition ceremony for those new members who have joined since the fall.
May 20
"Coming of Age Faith Statements"
with the Coming of Age youth
Our Coming of Age class has been experiencing a several month journey of reflection, community, and self-discovery. At this special service, they will give voice to some of what they have learned about themselves and this life we share. Come support these fine young people as we hear, see and experience their expressions of this formational stage of life.
May 27
"Through a Veteran's Eyes"
with member Greg Helle
As a Vietnam veteran who is on total disability for Chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, member Greg Helle has unique insight into the personal mental problems of soldiers still struggling from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. As he chronicles his life over the last 44 years, he will enlighten us on the struggles of our young as they try to get their life back together after their war. His personal war continues. On Memorial Day we remember and mourn our fallen soldiers. It is just as important to mourn the lives that are forever changed by war.