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A liberal religious voice in the Central Valley since 1953.
   

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.


Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County
2172 Kiernan Avenue
Modesto, California
(209) 545-1837

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1000, Salida, CA 95368
(We have no mail service on Kiernan; please use the PO Box.)

Visits since 17 Apr 1999.
Page updated 26 Apr 2008

We are the only UU congregation in Stanislaus county. We serve Ceres, Denair, Escalon, Hickman, Hughson, Keyes, Modesto, Oakdale, Patterson, Ripon, Riverbank, Salida, Turlock and Waterford.