Upcoming Sunday Worship Services
Upcoming Sunday Worship Services
SUMMER SERVICES BEGIN (June 27 to September 5 at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall)
SUMMER, 2010
Starting June 21, a new floor is being installed in the Parish Hall; and the first few services may be held in the Sanctuary or Parlor of the Church until construction is complete. Summer Services begin at 9:00 a.m.
June 27: The Ethics Of Hope Elizabeth Gish
Elizabeth Gish will discuss a common Unitarian Universalist theme from a fresh perspective. Hope became a key theme of the 2008 election and is a common refrain in liberal and Unitarian Universalist circles. Drawing on examples and stories, along with some fun cartoons, this talk invites us to consider all sides of hope - as a practice, ethics, and religious principle.
July 4: Are They Really Weeds? Tanya Trzeciak
Those pesky things in your lawn and garden can be very useful—if you know what to do with them. They can be nutritious, medicinal, or both. Certified herbalist Tanya Trzeciak will explain just what a weed is and the benefits we can derive from them.
July 11: Gandhi, The Bhagavad Gita, And Hindu Mysticism—All In 20 Minutes Valerie Fontaine
Valerie Fontaine, who coordinates our Passage Meditation group, will explore how Gandhi got to be Gandhi, with a short introduction to the spirituality that energized his work.
July 18: Coexisting In Buzzards Bay Helen Casoli
Helen Casoli, an observer of life on the little cove where she lives in Onset, will talk about sea creatures, older than the dinosaurs, that inhabit the world’s oceans. Why have they survived when others are extinct? And why they are so invaluable to us in our everyday lives?
July 25: A Year Of Native Wildflowers Mike Schroeder
Our resident botanist, Mike Schroeder, will present her photos of local wildflowers, whose ancestors predate European settlers. Beyond its beauty, each of these flowers has some little story to draw the human spirit.
August 1: Summer Harvest Ritual Frank Girard and Lin Lufkin
Join us at Soule Farm for a Lughnasa ritual led by our Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans group. Bring something from your garden to place on the altar and leave with something brought by another.
Please note: There will be no service at the church this morning. Meet at Soule Farm, 42 Soule Street, Middleboro.
August 8: Our Animal Connection Chris Korben
Chris Korben, a licensed independent clinical social worker who uses equine-assisted psychotherapy, has found a connection to the sacred through her connection to animals. She will share her stories of how animals have contributed to making her life whole. Please bring your own stories to share.
August 15: The Sight Of One Hand Waving Thomas Putney
Religion played a key role in bringing deaf education into modern times. Thomas Putney, a deaf studies major and sign language student who plans to go into ministry, will explore this fascinating chapter of history.
August 22: Healing Symbols Normand Grenier
C. G. Jung states that the soul of the unconscious will spontaneously create healing symbols. Is this true? Norm Grenier, a student at the Ontario Association of Jungian Analysts, will relate an unusual story of a series of events that emerged from a recent tragedy. You can then decide for yourself.
August 29: Everything I Need to Know About Life I Learned In Preschool Annie Giddings
Sometimes children offer the best advice when it comes to living life to the fullest and being a good person. A preschool teacher and our religious education director, Annie Giddings will share some of the stories, music, and insights she has learned from the very young.
September 5: Living On The Edge Michael Hall, M.Div.
We Unitarian Universalists often find ourselves on the edge of the political, social, and creative spectrum. Edges are places where excitement, learning, and wonder meet. Yet they can also be frightening and frustrating. As our church draws near to a new beginning we can only dimly see, let us explore what lessons we can learn “living on the edge.”
The cash contributions in May's
offertory plate
will go to support:
The FUUSM Summer Star Island Fund
Large print hymnals, plus hearing assistance devices, are available.
Nursery care is provided. Bring a friend!