July 6: Irene Glasse. Escaping the Spiritual Plateau. When our spiritual practice becomes stale, or we find ourselves just “going through the motions,” where do we go? Explore different tools and techniques for breaking the spiritual blahs and reawakening our connection to our practice.     Children in the sanctuary for the first part of the service

July 13: Rev. Dr. Paul Britner. Paul’s Theological Dictionary: God. We UUs often struggle between the desire to avoid the religious language of our upbringing and the desire to reclaim it as our own. This sermon considers that topic and starts with an easy one, What do we mean when we use the word, God?

July 20: Mark Bernstein. A Flourish of Color. “Resistance”, wrote Alice Walker, “is the secret of joy”. By challenging the forces that hold us back, joy enables us to unleash our authentic selves and pursue those things in life that are truly important. During these challenging times, let’s explore joy as a political process.       Potluck Lunch.     UUCH Book Table.

July 27: Rev. Holly Anne Lux-Sullivan. What We Can Do for Religion Today. Today some people look down on religion. Why is that and what can we do about it?

August 3: Rev. Dr. Susan Rak. Abundance. The ancient earth-centered celebration of Lammas calls us to reflect on and celebrate the good in our lives even when life is hard.       Children in the sanctuary for the first part of the service.

August 10: Dennis G. Shaw. Doing Doom. Are our civilization and even our planet on a path to extinction? If we believe so, what can we do about it? And what role can faith play? Former Herald-Mail editor Dennis Shaw shares his take on it and wants to know yours.

August 17: Rev. Dr. Paul Britner. Choosing Good. Remember Flip Wilson’s famous excuse, “The Devil made me do it!”? Sometimes, we wish that were true because that would let us off the hook for a lot of our poor choices. Yet, our faith insists that we have the capacity to choose between good and bad. Left unexplained, though, is why we so often make the wrong choice.                                         UUCH Book Table.      Potluck Lunch.  

August 24: Rev. Sarah Movius Schurr. Hope: Help or Hinderance? Some say hope is a platitude that keeps us happy  with the status quo. Others say hope is essential, not only for our wellbeing but also for our work to build a better world.

 

August 31: A Playful Spirit.

All work and no play makes our spirits dull. So this Labor Day Sunday worship will explore the value of play through imaginative stories, interactive games and lively music.  An Intergenerational Service for Adults and Children. No RE class or childcare in the Martin House.

         Summer’s End Potluck Picnic  after the service.   Spend a leisurely afternoon with friends.

         Bring Food to Share. Please include an ingredient list with the food you bring to protect those with allergies and special diets. Drinks and place settings provided.    Outside or in the sanctuary depending on the weather. Bring lawn chairs for comfort and outdoor games for fun.