August 3: Lou Murray. How to Pray for Peace. We all recognize a need for the practice of peace on many different levels. Lou, a teacher of meditation for over 30 years, will share some ideas and experiences in promoting peace by personal example.
August 10: Blaine Dockery. The Ego Revealed. The egoic mind is completely conditioned by the past.
August 17: Margaret Becker. Humane Society Community Outreach. Public assistance programs such as the pet food bank and the spay/neuter assistance programs, humane education programs and the safe haven program for victims of domestic abuse.
August 24: Tracy Barlup. The Body of Evidence. As we approach the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, the originator of the modern theory of evolution, it is a rich time to take stock of how much we've learned since On the Origin of Species was published in 1859. Evolution is the driving force in biology. We are the result of billions of years of evolution, and not only we, but all of life around us are constantly evolving. It is important that we understand evolution, how it affects our lives and how we can enter the stream of the biological process in ways that can enhance our future. We will discuss how evolution applies to everyday things such as viruses, our pets and even our daily bread.
August 31: Camille Smith & Michele Grove. What is Our Shared Faith? What does it mean to be part of a Unitarian Universalist congregation? As UUs, how are we called to witness our faith to the world? The annual End-of-the-Summer Picnic will be held after the service. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
