Upcoming Services

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.

2 October
Rina Fa’amoe
A Green Sanctuary
The mission of UU Ministry For Earth (formerly the Seventh Principle Project) is to support the work of UU’s by promoting the seventh principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of life, of which we are a part.” Find out what a Green Sanctuary is and what Northlake is doing to obtain Green Sanctuary status.

9 October
Reverend Amanda Aikman
Made of Star Stuff
“We are of the stars, the dust of the explosions cast across space…” This passage is a familiar reading in our hymnal. But what does it mean - religiously and practically - in our lives today, to know that we are made of the stuff of stars?

16 October
Warren Jessop
Frames and Flames
An irksome fact of political discourse nowadays is this: facts don’t matter. What’s worse, lies don’t matter either. What matters is how one “frames” the truths or lies one utters. But thanks to cognitive scientists like George Lakoff, people who think facts and lies do matter, are learning to communicate more effectively. This morning, we explore “framing” and how it applies to religious discourse in the midst of a “culture war”.

31 October
Nathan Everett
Harvest Festival
The Earth’s bountiful harvest has been celebrated with ceremonies and celebrations of thanks since ancient times. Come and be a part of our Harvest Festival as we celebrate Fall.

2 October Rina Fa’amoe	A Green Sanctuary The mission of UU Ministry For Earth (formerly the Seventh Principle Project) is to support the work of UU’s by promoting the seventh principle: “Respect for the interdependent web of life, of which we are a part.” Find out what a Green Sanctuary is and what Northlake is doing to obtain Green Sanctuary status.
9 October Reverend Amanda Aikman	Made of Star Stuff “We are of the stars, the dust of the explosions cast across space…” This passage is a familiar reading in our hymnal. But what does it mean - religiously and practically - in our lives today, to know that we are made of the stuff of stars?
16 October Warren Jessop	Frames and Flames An irksome fact of political discourse nowadays is this: facts don’t matter. What’s worse, lies don’t matter either. What matters is how one “frames” the truths or lies one utters. But thanks to cognitive scientists like George Lakoff, people who think facts and lies do matter, are learning to communicate more effectively. This morning, we explore “framing” and how it applies to religious discourse in the midst of a “culture war”.
31 October Nathan Everett	Harvest Festival The Earth’s bountiful harvest has been celebrated with ceremonies and celebrations of thanks since ancient times. Come and be a part of our Harvest Festival as we celebrate Fall.