July 5

“The Devil is a Lie”

Clint Tawes

Growing up in my tribal community, I often heard the phrase “The devil is a lie,” a saying also familiar in the Black church tradition. In this sermon, we’ll explore the wisdom hidden in that expression and what it can teach us about truth, freedom, and the stories we tell about ourselves, our communities, and our nation.

 

July 12

"International Travel & UU Principles"

Martha Hughes

In his 1869 book, Innocents Abroad, Mark Twain said, "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." Join us as we explore Mark Twain's words and their application to our principles as UU's.

 

July 19

"Holding the Line"

Rev. Samara Powers

What does it mean to faithfully endure - to "hold the line" -- against the seemingly relentless ravages of hatred, polarization, and disconnection? Especially when endurance may feel out of reach, and when a coordinated, loving resistance is most urgently needed? This service will explore ways to stay rooted in love in fraught times, fueled by a culture of care and connection.

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July 26

"Staying in the Present Moment"

Trinity Pederson 

Trinity will reflect on the importance of using mindfulness to create a spiritually aligned life.