August 2
"What Do We Do With People Who Deserve Hell?"
Clint Tawes
Universalists believe that no one is beyond the reach of love—but what do we do with those who commit acts of profound cruelty? In this sermon, we’ll wrestle with one of the hardest questions our faith can ask: If justice isn’t found in eternal punishment, where is it found?

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August 9
"Soul Matters; Building Belonging"
Mo MacArthur
An exploration on loneliness and how we can let ourselves find belonging.

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August 16
"Ingathering/Baby Welcome"
Teresa Winn and Shari Barr
Annual Ingathering service, including Baby Welcome and New Member joining ceremony.

And... We're having a POTLUCK immediately following the service!​

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August 23
"Holy Disobedience: LGBTQIA+ Allies & Activists in the United Methodist Church"
Dr. Nancy Malcom
After decades of struggle over LGBTQ inclusion, the United Methodist Church voted in 2019 for a “Traditional Plan” that penalized pastors who perform same-sex weddings and offered a path for LGBTQ-affirming congregations to leave the UMC. Instead of leaving, Malcom and other progressives chose the path of holy disobedience, which led to the UMC's 2024 vote that opened the doors for LGBTQ ordination and same-sex weddings. She will share findings from her research interviews with straight allies who stayed to promote change in their churches. 

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August 30
"Connecting with Water"
Beth Butterfield
In this service, we will consider water and its essential role in life. We'll connect with the bodies of water here in this land, with water in our own bodies, and with water as a conduit for spirit and emotion.  We'll include elements for your head, heart, and hands, and we'll conclude with a reflection on water as connecting us across all the stages of life and honoring generations.