Sunday Morning Services at 10 AM

(Childcare available in church parlor during services)

Sunday, June 22, 2008  —   "Celebration of Summer"
Come celebrate the freedom and abundance of summer. We will also take a historical look at school vacations, summer homes, epidemic diseases, and the Unitarian tradition of putting church on hold for the summer. Please come prepared to reflect on all the many aspects of summer, and to enjoy a fresh garden strawberry.
Worship Leader: Lori Kenschaft

Sunday, June 29, 2008  —   "UU Perspectives on the Presidential Election"
Presentations on:
³Gender and the Presidential Election," by Sue Sheffler.
"Race and the Presidential Election," by Bill Hamilton.
"Of Course, A UU Can Never Be Elected President," by Jim Hall.
"Why Any Or All of the Above Speakers Is Wrong (Or Right)," by you.

July 6 – Reflections on Buddhist Meditation Practice.
Presentations by members of the First Parish Buddhist meditation group and sanghas.
Led by Donna Sharff.

July 13 – How Non-Violence Changed the World in My Lifetime: USA, South Africa, Poland.
Non-violence is changing the course of history. This service will explore the lunch-counter sit-ins in the American South in 1960, the defeat of apartheid in South Africa, and the fall of the Soviet Union, which have all had significant spiritual components.
Led by Carolyn Stevens

July 20 – The Day After Tomorrow.
Jon Markowitz Bijur and Rebecca Benefiel Bijur will reflect on visions of the future offered in diverse sources, from the Christian Bible to Science News, and what they tell us about the present.
Led by Rebecca Benefiel Bijur and Jon Markowitz Bijur

July 27 – Creating a culture of peace: The hidden roots of war and injustice. 
Dr. Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, will make explicit the invisible connections between our culturally-mandated food choices and psychological, social, spiritual, health and environmental problems. He will explore how our meals have ramifications especially for peace and social justice.  He will also be providing the music for the service.  Led by Rev. Will Tuttle.

August 3 – The Spirit of Water.
This service will lift up the sacred element of water. An exploration of both the healing and destructive energy of water as well as the emerging water crisis in the world including the right to water.
Led by Christina Sillari

August 10 – Fun as a Spiritual Path.
In this unusual service, we will explore the roles of joy and enjoyment, light-hearted pursuits and the ridiculous in our spiritual growth. Through experiential exercises, readings and music we will have fun together and come away with a deeper appreciation for the importance of fun and laughter in our lives and spirits. No previous experience with fun necessary; all welcome. Please wear something fun.
Led by Emily Randall and Marlene Hobel.

August 17 – On Gardens and Relationships – from Carolina to the banks of the Volga.
Not a gardener at all, Cheri Minton has reflections on her brushes with gardens and gardeners over the years and the special lessons they have brought her.
Led by Cheri Minton

August 24 – Regret Reduction.
Using real and cinematic events Christine Rafal will illustrate the benefits of using the inner, psychological strategies of non-violent communication.
Led by Christine Rafal

August 31 – Forgiveness in the age of Climate Change.
Do you think about melting ice caps and disappearing forests when you start your car or sit down to dinner? How can we know if we are doing "enough" for our planet? How can we deal with our feelings about living with dire predictions for the future?
Led by Glenn Koenig. (See also Glenn's developing web site on the topic.)

Flowers
If you would like to give flowers for any Sunday next year (September-June), it's not too early to contact your "Church Flower Lady," Mary Young via email to flowers@firstparish.info .

Summaries of Previous Services:
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