Upcoming Services

July 25  Poetry, Life and UU Thoughts

Karen Sandberg

Karen will read her poetry, a few favorites of other poets, and talk about how her UU spirituality and beliefs influence her writing.

Music:  Ethan Edl

August 1   Respect:  Strong Enough For Love?

George DeStefano 

August 8   What Nourishes Your Spirit?

Carol Ann Wallace

Let us think together about what is important to you in your Spiritual journey - What makes your Spirit thrive? 

Music:  Ethan Edl

August 15 Respect:  Finding Common Ground

David Kraemer

As voices in the civil discourse that binds our culture become increasingly polarized and strident, how do we find ways to communicate?  Can we find some commonality even with those on the opposite side of the table?  And does Unitarian Universalism offer something to the conversation besides one more view? 

Music:   Ethan Edl

August 22 Respect:  The Role of the Community Newspaper in Promoting Civil Discourse

Randy Chapman

Today's community newspaper provides information over a variety of platforms, chiefly "ink on paper" and via the Internet.  Is it possible to preserve the traditional New England "Town Hall" manner of respect for individuals who stand publicly to be known for their views?  Randy Chapman, publisher of the Post-Bulletin, offers his thoughts on promoting and protecting human rights with respectful civil discourse.     

Music:  Laurie Helmers

August 29 About Race:  A Religious Conversation

The Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski

This summer, the Rochester Public Library has hosted the exhibit "Race:  Are We So Different?"  As we enter the last week of that exhibit, we explore some Unitarian Universalist conversations about race.

Music:  Solon Pierce