Summer Services at 11 am, in Gage Hall
August 1
Rev. Danny Reed revisits notions of truth and explores what it means to move beyond "telling the truth" and try instead to "be true." True to what, to whom, and at what cost?
August 8 The Power of Integrity
Integrity is a powerful and lasting word that speaks to our honor, honesty, wholeness, truth, reliability, veracity, and so much more. The topic will be viewed through various lenses of our lives. Through exploring our individual actions, spiritual desires, relationships, communications, business practices and beyond, we’ll look at where our integrity has gone and how we can get it back, and why we need it. Jewel Love
August 15 Rev. Don Flowers, Guest Preacher
A native of Cherryville, North Carolina, and a graduate of Wake Forest University, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Emory University, Rev. Don Flowers has served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church since July 1997. Affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, a network of moderate Baptists, Providence trusts in the priesthood of all believers and encourages the challenge and interchange of individuals seeking a deeper faith. Don is an engaging preacher and we are honored to welcome him to our pulpit.
August 22 Disentanglement
A sermon drawn from W. Somerset Maugham's famous novel Of Human Bondage.....about patterns and beliefs that prevent fullness of life.....how to untangle them....and "make a pattern" that works. Tobias Van Buren
August 29 Rev. Elaine Aron, Guest Preacher
A talented newcomer in our community, Rev. Elaine Aron, will preach. A graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, and recently ordained by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA, Elaine will soon begin a ministry of pastoral care as Chaplain Resident with Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
The Forum is on vacation for the summer.
Dress is casual, unless you want to dress up--that's okay too. The typical service includes a sermon, songs relevant to the sermon, a period of silent reflection and an opportunity for people to express the joys and concerns in their lives. After the service, which lasts about an hour, all are invited next door to Gage Hall for coffee and conversation. There are religious education classes for the youth, and childcare is provided for the young ones.
The sermon you hear on any given Sunday is but a snapshot of our complex church community, just one thread in a tapestry woven from our diverse backgrounds and beliefs. (Sermons are available for download on the Sermons page.) You may also pick up reprints of previous sermons at the information table just inside Gage Hall at coffee hour. There you will find other information about Unitarian Universalism and a friendly person or two who will try to answer any questions you might have.
To better accommodate all our members and visitors we have several parking spots directly across the street in the Charleston Day School lot for the elderly/handicapped. Public parking lots are within easy walking distance and are free. We have a ramp for wheelchair access into the sanctuary and FM listening devices are available from our ushers. Large print copies of the bulletin are also available.
Childcare is provided in the Annex during Services.
Summer Services at 11 am, in Gage Hall
August 1
Rev. Danny Reed revisits notions of truth and explores what it means to move beyond "telling the truth" and try instead to "be true." True to what, to whom, and at what cost?
August 8 The Power of Integrity
Integrity is a powerful and lasting word that speaks to our honor, honesty, wholeness, truth, reliability, veracity, and so much more. The topic will be viewed through various lenses of our lives. Through exploring our individual actions, spiritual desires, relationships, communications, business practices and beyond, we’ll look at where our integrity has gone and how we can get it back, and why we need it. Jewel Love
August 15 Rev. Don Flowers, Guest Preacher
A native of Cherryville, North Carolina, and a graduate of Wake Forest University, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Emory University, Rev. Don Flowers has served as pastor of Providence Baptist Church since July 1997. Affiliated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, a network of moderate Baptists, Providence trusts in the priesthood of all believers and encourages the challenge and interchange of individuals seeking a deeper faith. Don is an engaging preacher and we are honored to welcome him to our pulpit.
August 22 Disentanglement
A sermon drawn from W. Somerset Maugham's famous novel Of Human Bondage.....about patterns and beliefs that prevent fullness of life.....how to untangle them....and "make a pattern" that works. Tobias Van Buren
August 29 Rev. Elaine Aron, Guest Preacher
A talented newcomer in our community, Rev. Elaine Aron, will preach. A graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, and recently ordained by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis, CA, Elaine will soon begin a ministry of pastoral care as Chaplain Resident with Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
The Forum is on vacation for the summer.
Dress is casual, unless you want to dress up--that's okay too. The typical service includes a sermon, songs relevant to the sermon, a period of silent reflection and an opportunity for people to express the joys and concerns in their lives. After the service, which lasts about an hour, all are invited next door to Gage Hall for coffee and conversation. There are religious education classes for the youth, and childcare is provided for the young ones.
The sermon you hear on any given Sunday is but a snapshot of our complex church community, just one thread in a tapestry woven from our diverse backgrounds and beliefs. (Sermons are available for download on the Sermons page.) You may also pick up reprints of previous sermons at the information table just inside Gage Hall at coffee hour. There you will find other information about Unitarian Universalism and a friendly person or two who will try to answer any questions you might have.
To better accommodate all our members and visitors we have several parking spots directly across the street in the Charleston Day School lot for the elderly/handicapped. Public parking lots are within easy walking distance and are free. We have a ramp for wheelchair access into the sanctuary and FM listening devices are available from our ushers. Large print copies of the bulletin are also available.
Childcare is provided in the Annex during Services.