Summer Lay-Led Services

Our summer lay-led Sunday services start on July 3rd. One 10:00 a.m. service. We have a stellar line up of
UUCD talent willing to expound their thoughts, feelings and viewpoints from our pulpit. Sound like fun?
The weekly schedule is below. Toddler care provided.

July 3, 2011
Coming Full Circle
Carl Tichler
Touching on themes of torture, human rights, language, euphemism in wartime, music and spirituality --- Carl
will bring together his perspectives and new insights.

July 10, 2011
'BUSY'NESS’ When Does it Slow Down?
Marcia Brooker
We will take a look at the pace of our lives and see if there are ways to have more time for ourselves

July 17, 2011
Magic In A Modern World
Gale Alexander
Does magic exist? And if so, what is its place in the modern world. Come join our resident conjurer as he
explores (and exhibits?) the place of magic in a world of science and extremism.

July 24, 2011
The Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness
David Parr
To be Mindful is to pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally. Practicing Mindfulness
can transform your life. David Parr, a clinical psychologist, will provide a brief overview of Mindfulness and it's
benefits, and engage congregants in several practical and fun Mindfulness exercises.

July 21, 2011
Love and Sacrifice
Susan Shaner
Can you have one without the other? Please join Susan as she explores these words from a universal kabbalah
perspective.

August 7, 2011
Laughter Buddha
Joe Gillotti
Laughter can be self-produced, spontaneous, stimulating and most importantly lots of fun. The health benefits of
Laughter Yoga are profound. Bring your spouse, bring a friend, bring anyone who would like to experience an
all-natural, low calorie pick-me-up.

August 14, 2011
Eva DeFranco
The Heart of Conflict Resolution
Why getting to the heart of conflict can bring about peace and some strategies for peacemakers

August 21, 2011
UUvangelism: A Moral Imperative
Shawn Sweeney
Belief in our UU principles makes it necessary, even our moral imperative to share the joy, love and
opportunities our UU faith and spiritual practices offer people. This sounds like evangelism. In this sermon
Shawn will discuss how we can move forward with our own way of telling the world about our faith, something
we'll perhaps call UUvangelism.

August 28, 2011
An Eyewitness Report from Palestine
Barbara Love
Barbara will speak about fulfilling her covenant to the Christian peace group, The Tree of Life, by sharing what
she has seen and heard with others in the interest of a just peace.

September 4, 2011
Pat Coulston
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Retirement
A view of work, love and focusing. A one-way journey through life.