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Meeting Times:
We will have two services, at 9:30 a.m. and
11:00 a.m., until May 11, 2008.
We will have one service, at 10:00 a.m.,
starting May 18, 2008.
Sermon Topics
We leave some previous sermon topics here, to give you an
idea of the things we talk about. You can read past sermons
by our
Minister and our
Guests.
Friends Outside
May 18, 2008 (One Service)
Lynn Goldstein
Friends Outside is an organization that works with prisoners
and their families. Lynn Goldstein, director of the Modesto
chapter for the past fifteen years, will describe its programs
and share some stories about lives that have been changed as a
result of its work.
Lynn holds a BA in Communications from Cal State Hayward and
is the recipient of numerous awards: United Way "Changing Lives"
recognition, Probation/Parole Service Provider of the Year Award,
Stanislaus County Public Safety Center's Community Service Award,
Innovative Inmate Program Award and California State Assembly and
Senate Certificate of Recognition.
Annual Congregational Meeting after the service on
Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Mother's Day Stories
May 11, 2008 (Two Services)
Members of the COngregation
We'll celebrate Mother's Day with stories told by Elaine
Arnold, Fred Herman, Allison Robinson, Barbara Rouse and
Kathryn Swain about important women in their lives. Each
story is unique, each story interesting, all of them are
poignant. During the conversational circle following the
second service, perhaps you'd like to share a story about
your mother or grandmother. Come prepared!
You are also invited to bring a picture of your mother
and/or grandmother for the Center of Worship. If you do,
please label it with that person's name, your name and her
relationship to you.
Playing with the Italians
May 4, 2008 (Two Services)
Written by Reverend Edward Frost
Presented by Rev. Bill Greer
Reverend Edward Frost, minister of the UU Congregation of Atlanta,
won the 2005 Richard Borden Award for sermon excellence with this
sermon. This annual award is given to sermons which best describe
ways in which Unitarian Universalists can apply the UUA principles
to better our world, country, communities, and the lives of family,
friends, and others.
Reverend Frost has given us permission to present his evocative and
inspiring talk about "doing the right thing." And you won't want
to miss the poignant ending!
Moral Dilemmas
April 27, 2008
Carin Heidelbach, Michele Weber & Kathy O'Brien
An audience participation Reader's Theatre performing a script written by
Eugene Conrotto. The subject, "Moral Dilemmas" is about being between a
rock and a hard place. You will be welcome to volunteer your thoughts
and opinions.
Weaving the Web of the World
April 20, 2008
Rev. Grace Simons with UU Kids & Adults
This year's Earth Day seems especially important as concern
continues to grow about global climate change and pollution in
our oceans. Our Seventh Principle calls us to affirm and
promote respect for the interdependent web of our planet. What
does that mean about the ways we live?
Both the Children's Choir and the Ever Changing Choir will sing
this morning.
Out of Egypt
April 13, 2008
Rev. Grace Simons
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins at the end of this week.
It celebrates the deliverance of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
The story goes on to tell of wandering in the desert for 40
years. What can we learn from these stories? Where are we stuck
in situations that seem beyond our control? Can we break free?
Do we have to wander around a long time before we begin to see a
promising land? Can we send out "scouts?" Will we listen to
them?
UU Myths & Sacred Cows
April 6, 2008
Rev. Grace Simons
Does "anything go" with UUs? Do we have limits or
boundaries? Does our breadth of theology mean we're
completely different from other churches? Do we overdo our
individualism? Maybe. Maybe not!
[Read UU Myths and Sacred Cows
on-line if you missed the service.]
The Cost of Iraq: Who Pays the Price?
March 30, 2008
UUFSC Members with Rev. Grace Simons
In cooperation with the UU Service Committee and Justice
Sunday, several of our members will talk about the costs of
the war in Iraq and the impact of those amounts here at
home, and especially in our local area. Fred Herman, Karl
Reitz, Phyllis Young & Bill Greer will speak about their
areas of concern.
It’s Easter!
March 23, 2008
Rev. Grace Simons
It’s Easter! Life rises from apparent death. New life awakes around us.
Will we bring new life, new energies and new love from within? We will
again celebrate with a Flower Communion.
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