Upcoming UUCM Sunday Services

Traditional Services begin at 11:00 am

May 4, 11 am:   “Yes to Life! What Liberal Religion Offers”
Glenn C. Farley with Worship Associate Dick Park

Glenn C. Farley, a first year seminarian at Starr King School for the Ministry, will preach on the power and potential power of Liberal Religion in our time.  How it can (and does) heal the individual and how it can heal the world.  How it can (and does) encourage moral and spiritual growth in individuals and in the world at large.

 

May 11, 11 am:      “Good Enough Parent”    
Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley with Worship Associate Sally Schroeder  

These days, the pressure on parents is a lot—earn enough money, be there for your children, provide for their future. The ideals are sky high and hard to reach. So what does it mean to be a “good enough” parent?  I’ll explore this as we celebrate Mother’s Day.

The Basket Share on May 11 will benefit LITA (Love Is The Answer).  A portion of the organization’s mission statement reads “…The mission of LITA is to improve the quality of life for persons living in skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities and retirement residences by providing volunteer visitors as one-to-one friends.  LITA promotes friendships that lessen isolation and loneliness…(and) increases public awareness of the needs of (these) residents.”

May 18, 11 am:     “On Being Divine”  
Rev. Lisa Presley with Worship Associate Carole Rosvold

The old saying goes “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” But what is forgiveness all about? What does it mean for us personally, and for congregations? This morning will also include a litany of forgiveness.  

*New members will be welcomed today.

 

May 25, 11am:    "Saints, Communists and the Rest of Us"
The Rev. Robert Warren Cromey with Worship Associate Joan Nelson

 "When I fed the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor are hungry, they called me a communist."  There is a big difference between social service and social action. Service is food kitchens; action is changing laws and living conditions so hunger no longer exists.             

Our summer service schedule will be in effect during the months of July and August i.e. beginning July 7th, the Sunday service will begin at 10 a.m.; and then, on September 7th, they will go back to 11 a.m.

Contemplative Service

The Contemplative Service at 9 am each Sunday now has a topic of the month, around which the readings will be chosen.  The topic for May’s Contemplative Services is “The Notion of Family”.  There are birth families, adoptive families, partnered families, in-laws, out-laws, and friends who are just like family (sometimes, better than).  Join in exploring what makes a family and, perhaps, how we are all related.