September 5th (10:00 AM): "Books, Bagels, & Bach" by Evan Rose

This 10 a.m. service will feature an opportunity to socialize over beverages and bagels in the Hearth Room. During the service in Robinson Hall, members will present mini book reviews from their summer reading, punctuated by Bach musical pieces played by Alicia Solomon. Be sure to attend this community-building event.

September 12th: "Ingathering & Water Communion" by Rev. John Cullinan & Benette Sherman, DRE

Welcome back!! For our annual water communion service, we explore the ways in which we share the burdens of one another's journeys as part of a faithful community. Our two service schedule & children's religious education resume for today's all ages service

Forum: "Report From General Assembly 2010" by Evan Rose
The annual GA meeting for 2010 was held in Minneapolis. Nine members attended from our church: Dean Carstens, Jess and John Cullinan, KokHeong and Mike McNaughton, Felicia Orth, Alexander and Leo Orth Rose, and Evan Rose. Hear about GA 2010 and share their experiences.

September 19th: "Many Paths, One Journey" by Rev. John Cullinan

Our new vision statement proclaims our diversity of belief and unity in action, but what does this mean for us? How can people with such differing world views and religious outlooks possibly stand to sit together in the same room every Sunday? This morning, we begin the first of a two part exploration of translating our vision into reality.

Music: Youth Choir debuts the year with ?Reflection from Mulan, and the Copeland arrangement of favorite ?Simple Gifts?

Forum: "Book Review: Last Call by Daniel Okrent" by Evan Rose
Last Call, by Daniel Okrent (2010) tells the story of the 18th Amendment--the Prohibition of Alcohol that was passed in 1919. Repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933, it took Alan Cranston (D-CA) to make homebrewing legal starting in 1979. This book?s for you.

September 26th: "A Beacon of Hope" by Rev. John Cullinan

In part two of our "Vision" exploration, we take a look at the idea of "hope." It's a word that's become politicized of late, but that hasn't diminished the importance of the idea. We all need hope. So, just how do we become a beacon in this community?

Music: Children's Choir performs

Forum: "Music and My Bavarian Childhood" by Maria Petersen
Maria Petersen, Mark's mother, grew up in Bavaria after World War II. Those were hard years filled with work, personal sacrifice, and few possessions. Despite this, Maria recalls, "My parents raised us with kind, gentle, and loving guidance, prayer, and a strong faith in God. I never felt that my life lacked anything. I happily recall that warm feeling of being loved and nurtured by Mama and Papa in our home." Papa was a carpenter but money was tight. He was also a skilled musician and taught Maria to play the Bavarian zither at age eight. One year later the family performed nightly at hotels and restaurants to earn their income. Please join us to hear Maria play the beautiful Bavarian zither, and share stories from her childhood.

October 3rd: "A Work In Progress" by Rev. John Cullinan

If our mission in life is to become more fully human, more fully ourselves, how do we know when we've reached completion? Do we ever reach completion? Are we brave enough to be changed by the human journey?