Upcoming Sermons

Unitarian Universalist services are similar to most other churches. There are readings and hymns, often live instrumental or choral music. There is a time for people to share significant events in their lives. There is usually a story for children early in the service, before they leave the sanctuary for their classes downstairs. Unless otherwise noted all services and children's religious education programs occur on Sunday at 10:30am. Child care is available.

You are welcome here, to visit and to explore with us. At the end of most services, we hold an open discussion with the speaker. Then we break for coffee and more conversation. We look forward to meeting you and invite you to help us shape our liberal religious community.

1 August
Janet Kuller
Summer Soul-Feed
Nourish your spirit with the sumptuous nature poetry of Mary Oliver. Savor the swish of words. Refresh your mind with cobweb-clearing lines. Open your eyes to August's dreamy images. As one critic has written: "Over and over Mary Oliver's poems cry to us: "Look!" They ask: "Have you ever seen? Do you love this world?"

8 August
Reverend Sean Patrick O'Reilly
The Spirituality of Relationships
At the heart of spiritual traditions is the theme of relationships. Today's talk will include insight from various religious traditions as well as Sean’s work in creating couples’ ceremonies. Sean has written four books offering insight into relationships.

15 August
Ron Hutchinson
Rediscovering My UU Past
Ron is the Chaplin for Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing. He will reflect on how the writings of Forest Church have helped guide him in his spiritual journey.

22 August
Shannon Gordon
Religious Education Director
Shamanism
The world's oldest healing tradition is found in all cultures on earth. Today, the role of Shaman takes many forms- healer, Ceremonialist, judge, sacred politician, and artist. An awakening to other orders of reality, the experience of ecstasy,; opening up of visionary realms form the essence of the shamanic mission. Come learn about the voyage of the Shaman and how the inner journey can help to order chaos and confusion during a life crisis.

29 August
Warren Jessop
One Nation, Divisible
A half-century ago the US Congress divided "one nation, indivisible" by inserting "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, originally drafted by Francis Bellamy in 1892. Their action in 1954 is still making headlines in 2004. Is "under God" a big deal? Or is this issue something religious liberals can afford to ignore?

1 August Janet Kuller	Summer Soul-Feed Nourish your spirit with the sumptuous nature poetry of Mary Oliver. Savor the swish of words. Refresh your mind with cobweb-clearing lines. Open your eyes to August's dreamy images. As one critic has written: "Over and over Mary Oliver's poems cry to us: "Look!" They ask: "Have you ever seen? Do you love this world?"
8 August Reverend Sean Patrick O'Reilly	The Spirituality of Relationships At the heart of spiritual traditions is the theme of relationships. Today's talk will include insight from various religious traditions as well as Sean’s work in creating couples’ ceremonies. Sean has written four books offering insight into relationships.
15 August Ron Hutchinson	Rediscovering My UU Past Ron is the Chaplin for Kirkland Interfaith Transitions in Housing. He will reflect on how the writings of Forest Church have helped guide him in his spiritual journey.
22 August Shannon Gordon Religious Education Director	Shamanism The world's oldest healing tradition is found in all cultures on earth. Today, the role of Shaman takes many forms- healer, Ceremonialist, judge, sacred politician, and artist. An awakening to other orders of reality, the experience of ecstasy,; opening up of visionary realms form the essence of the shamanic mission. Come learn about the voyage of the Shaman and how the inner journey can help to order chaos and confusion during a life crisis.
29 August Warren Jessop	One Nation, Divisible A half-century ago the US Congress divided "one nation, indivisible" by inserting "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, originally drafted by Francis Bellamy in 1892. Their action in 1954 is still making headlines in 2004. Is "under God" a big deal? Or is this issue something religious liberals can afford to ignore?