June 28 — One Service at 10am
"Post-Christian" America
Jake Walsh, Worship Associate
Lynn Smith, pianist
      Recently the president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary described this country as "post-Christian" citing the decreasing number of people who believe in the inerrancy of the Bible. We will examine shifting trends as Americans "open up" their definition of religion, and the growing gap between traditionally prescribed beliefs and more inclusive values.

July 5 — One Service at 10am
Independence Day, Freedom & Growth
Edgar Peara, retired UU Minister
Jake Walsh, Worship Associate
Jean Wu, pianist
      As Americans we're so free politically, and as UU's so free religiously that we don't give our independence a second thought. But as individuals if we're limited in our personal lives, can our UUism help us outgrow restraints? UU Presidential candidate, Peter Morales believes religion is empty if it isn't changing its followers. Peara will be describing how we can have a new birth of freedom.

July 12 — One Service at 10am
Sacred Vows
Rev. Tara Wilkins (UCC), the Executive Director of the Community of Welcoming Congregations
Marilyn Junkins, Worship Associate
Nisco Junkins, Anchor
Jean Weick, pianist
     As the culture becomes more secular and as the marriage equality discussion heats up, what does it mean to take vows of commitment? Sacred vows will explore the notion of holy or sacred commitment and why marriage matters for same gender loving couples, and ultimately how taking Sacred Vows can call all of us to a higher place."

July 19 — One Service at 10am
Mitakuye Oyasin (Lakota for “We Are All Related”)
Angelita Rae, speaker
Sandi Mann, Worship Associate
Lynn Smith, pianist;
Judy Shaw, flautist
     Angelita Rae (an honorary Lakota Native American) will speak to us about exploring Native American thought and how it applies to today's challenges. She will talk about the imperative of mending 'the sacred hoop' so that the 'Tree of Life' may flower once again.

July 26 — One Service at 10am
Journeys: To Africa and Within
Dennis Reynolds, Ministerial Candidate
Jake Walsh, Worship Associate
Dorothy Clark, pianist
     All life is a journey. Interim Minister Betty Pingle’s suggestion that Dennis should consider a career in ministry has led to a soul searching and soul stretching process of education and training and ponderings. Worship Associate participation and other work here in the church work, annual journeys for a month each year in seminary education, study and contemplation have been a part of this journey. A month spent in rural South Africa brought new perspectives.
     Stopping along the path to assess what we have learned, where we have traveled since we began, and where we hope to go, can give the journey deeper meaning. Dennis will share reflections on his own journey and on how each of us can strive to travel with greater intention.