June 27

Darryl Manning and Maryann Charmoz
Trustee: Lynn Whitton

"The Seven Precious Gestures"

What is precious to you? What do you hold close to your heart? In these turbulent times, how can we all find ways to connect to what is precious? Through the practice of Qigong, an ancient Chinese form of meditative movement, we have discovered the ability to access that place inside where we hold our precious selves. "Qigong" literally translates to "energy work or cultivation" and combines breath, posture and mental focus.

Darryl Manning, a church member for 24 years, & Maryann Charmoz offered Qigong classes through our Odyssey Program in April.

July 4
*Share the Plate Sunday

Frances Sink PhD, MDiv
Trustee: Denny Davidoff

Freedom of Conscience: Our right and our responsibility 

Our colonial forbearers risked their lives following their visions of religion freedom, freedom to believe the dictates of their faith traditions, to assemble, and to worship without censorship or persecution. Their legacy to us is the carefully crafted right to freedom of conscience. On this Independence Day we will honor this legacy of religious freedom and reflect on its calling in our lives today.

Frances Sink is a member of the congregation and a Candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry.

July 11

Rev. Katie Korb
Trustee: Jane Sherman

"Can Two Walk Together?"
- audio

What, if anything, do Unitarian Universalists need to agree on for the future of our faith? What is the unique gift we have to give that justifies our existence as a separate religion?

Rev. Kathleen Korb (Katy) graduated from Harvard Divinity School and was ordained in Sharon, MA, thirty-one years ago. She has served churches in New London, CT and New Orleans, LA, and has been the minister in Naples, FL, since 2001.

July 18

This I Believe
Trustee: Denny Davidoff

created by the Worship Committee

Reprising last summer’s popular service interweaving spoken ‘This I Believe’ statements from across the congregation, interspersed with musical offerings.

July 25

Lynda Shannon
Trustee: Randy Burnham

When Jesus Came to Fowlerton

It’s a story about a real miracle that happened in a very small town in south Texas in the summer of 1952. Not the kind of miracle in which sticks are turned to snakes; no loaves and fishes, no burning bushes. No, this is the kind of miracle that happens when you’re very young - young enough to believe in miracles.

Music by Paul Bluestein and friends.

Lynda Shannon has served on many committees, sings in various choirs, has taught 8th Grade OWL and currently Chairs the Nominating Committee. Lynda is also active in the Unitarian Universalist Association, now the Chair of the UUA's General Assembly Planning Committee.

August 1
*Share the Plate Sunday

Connie Rockman
Trustee: John Mason

The Gospel According to Harry Potter

For over 10 years, the remarkable popularity of the Harry Potter books has caused strong reactions, both pro and con. Are these stories sinful, as some fundamentalists claim, or are they actually deeply spiritual? Connie Rockman, a children's literature consultant and long-time member of our congregation, will discuss the theological and moral aspects of this highly imaginative world that has captivated readers of all ages.

August 8

Denny Davidof
Trustee: Ken Vogel

Exodus and Me

Author Bruce Feiler tells us: "One reason Moses has inspired so many Americans over the centuries is that he evangelizes action; he justifies risk. He gives ordinary people the courage to live with uncertainty." I was born into a family that revered Exodus. It's my story and I'm sticking with it in religion, in politics, in the day-by-day, year-to-year shaping of my life.

August 15

Jim Francek
Trustee: Chuck Colletti

Living in JOY and Gratitude is a Conscious Choice!

The possibilities for framing each day are endless. A conscious decision to look for joy fills our soul with gratitude. Gratitude is the seedbed for soulful living.

Jim is an ordained Catholic priest and a member of our church, with his wife Pat.

Click here to hear his sermon "My Spiritual Journey: from the Answers to the Questions'

August 22

Rev. Debra Haffner
Trustee: Jane Sherman

"A Journey of Faith: One Step At A Time”

Nine in 10 UU's come from another religious background or what I like to call "cradle religion." I'll share more about my own faith journey from Jewish sexuality educator to Unitarian Universalist minister and invite you to reflect on how your past religious experiences brought you to this place on your faith journey and how it informs us today, individually and as a community.

Debra is our endorsed Community Minister and director of the Religious Institute on Sexual Morality, Justice & Healing

August 29

David Connell guest from Norfield Church.
Trustee: Sherry Jagerson

David is a life-long church musician with a doctorate from Yale Divinity School. As the director of Norfield Congregational Church’s Wholeness Ministries, he nurtures healing, health and wellness in the congregation. Music, visuals arts, gardening and preaching fill his creative life. He is also a procrastinator, and did not get his sermon title in to the editor on time!

September 5

Perry Montrose, RE Director
Trustee: Kristen Leddy

“The To-Be List”
(Please bring water from your summer travels for our water communion)

As we move through endless to-do lists and responsibilities, how do we want to approach our work, personal, and congregational life? Who are we in what we do? If we pause to ponder our to-be list, we give ourselves the opportunity to make choices about how we live and give meaning to our motions

Perry Montrose begins his fourth year as our Director of Religious Education appreciative of each person’s unique presence and offering companionship to people of all ages on the spiritual journey.