Sunday Services

Sunday Service Times:
One service, at 10:00 am, May 30 - September 5, 2010.
Two services, at 9:30 and 11:00 am, starting September 12, 2010.

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We leave some previous sermon topics here, to give you an idea of the things we talk about. We have the complete text of some sermons on-line, by our Minister, and our Guests.

It’s a Dangerous Universe
August 29, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Rev. Grace Simons
We are daunted by the destructive forces of hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and tsunamis, but they pale in comparison to the hazards of other parts of our Universe. This morning David brings together some of the information about conditions and forces "off-earth." He reminds us that our Earth is indeed a uniquely wonderful location and speaks of the importance of being environmentally responsible. This planet is our only home.

The Moods of UU Music
August 22, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Rev. Grace Simons and Elizabeth Coard
This Sunday is our annual August hymn sing. This year we'll explore the varied moods and emotions expressed in UU music. Sometimes music carries excitement and celebration, sometimes reflection, sometimes lament or a cry for help. Let's explore some of the emotional range of our UU hymnbooks.

Deep and Connected
August 15, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Rev. Grace Simons
Our Sunday gatherings are the heart of our religious community, but they don't give us much time for deeper connections. One of our members describes our Sunday talk as "shotgun conversations" little bits in a lot of directions. One of our best opportunities for stronger, deeper connections is within our Fellowship Circles - groups of 6 - 10 members, who agree to meet together with a facilitator at least monthly from October through May. These are structured groups and follow a definite format for each meeting. James Luther Adams, the foremost UU theologian of the 20th century, talked a lot about our human needs for Intimacy and Ultimacy. Fellowship Circles offer both. Let's talk more about these special groups.

How to Achieve World Peace;
Or at least Have a Happy Marriage
August 8, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Pam Loyd
Achieving world peace has been a deeply-held wish for millions of people for thousands of years, with many complicated theories and ideas for achieving it advanced, tried, and ultimately failing. However, there are three basic principles for creating happy marriages which, if world leaders would apply them to their relationships with other nations, could lead to world peace.
A career counselor at MJC, Pam has served on UUFSC's Board of Directors and its Worship Committee. Her artistic flair has added greatly to many Fellowship events and her Annual Auction offerings are extremely popular.

News from the Wider UU World
August 1, 2010 (10:00 am only)
By Rev. Grace Simons
This June, the UUA's annual Assembly was held in Minneapolis, MN. General Assembly is part business, part convention, part UU festival. It was a busy time, and more than the usual number of issues and resolutions were considered. As always, there were wonderful worship services and workshops and chances to connect with UUs from around the country. This Sunday I'd like to focus on news and decisions from General Assembly and beyond.

A Caring Economy
July 25, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Pat Egenberger
In Riane Eisler's book The Real Wealth of Nations she postulates that "Economic systems should promote human welfare and human happiness." She envisions ways of assessing economic health that include the values of caring for each other and the planet. Join us in starting a new conversation about a Gross National Product that incorporates what is most important for us to thrive and survive.

Recovery: A Foundation for Living
July 18, 2010 (10:00 am only)
Helen Million
Helen started on this road to Recovery in 1979 just after her twenty ninth birthday. She just knew she needed to stop drinking, and found a new way of living; and so Recovery became the foundation of her practical, emotional and spiritual life.

Heart Wisdom
July 11, 2010 (10:00 am only)
April Hejka-Ekins
What is human happiness? Can it be attained and how what approaches can be used? In this talk, Buddhism of the East meets contemporary thought of the West. April will explore the writings of Jack Kornfield, an eminent American psychologist and Buddhist teacher of the Vipassana tradition, who is also a co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Retreat Center in Marin County. Practical questions about the pursuit of human happiness and how to attain it will be addressed from his latest book. Hejka-Ekins is a professor of public administration at CSU Stanislaus, a member of UUFSC, and co-founder with her husband of Alexandria West, a non-profit group that studies East and West Wisdom Traditions.