July 6 ~ Reflections on Peace,
Freedom and Responsibility
Rev. Rhett Baird
On the occasion of the 4th of
July Independence Day anniversary weekend, the sermon this morning will
be a hopeful reflection on the important trinity of subjects: peace,
freedom and responsibility. Perhaps there is no combination of subjects
that is more worthy of our attention, reflection and care. These subjects
ask us to name our highest and best thoughts on what it means to live
out our lives together, as human beings, shaping and sharing this community,
this country, this earth. Surely this trinity is among the most important
of religious and spiritual subjects.
July 13 ~ Here - There –
Everywhere
Bob Farquhar
Progress, it has been said,
is not always pretty. Is there truth to that? We’ll ruminate about
the past, consider the here and now, and perhaps look to the future
- digressing from time to time - while pondering the question, “Where
are we going, and why are we going there so fast?”
July 20 ~ Vision Quest
Beth Collins
Three years ago, Beth participated
in a Native American vision quest, a spiritual practice common to many
tribes. Beth will speak about the traditions, ceremonies, and her personal
experiences on the quest.
July 27 ~ The Theology of the
Discworld: Where SciFi/Fantasy and UU Meet
Kim Lynn
Kim Lynn examines the books
of prolific author Terry Pratchett (who describes himself as “Christian
atheist”) and finds UU-principled stories featuring good magic,
bad puns, and a cast of characters that make the Harry Potter crowd
look normal.
