May 6

Occupy Hope
Rev. Lora Brandis

The Occupy Movement has called for a general strike to take place May 1st. We will reflect on the results of this general strike as well as the role of liberal religion in creating lasting social change.

May 13

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
Rev. Lora Brandis

“The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Is The Hand That Rules The World” is a poem written in 1865 in praise of motherhood. It has also become an often-quoted phrase and part of our common language. Yet, nearly 150 years after this poem was written, women worldwide struggle for healthcare, education and economic empowerment. Today we celebrate women, mothers and mothering. A child dedication will be held at the 9:15 service.

May 20

Rational Mysticism
Rev. Lora Brandis

Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources including “direct experience of transcending mystery and wonder” and “the guidance of reason and the results of science.” Oftentimes a direct experience of the transcendent can seem unreasonable, irrational and even out of the realm of science. On the contrary, it is in the synthesis of experience and reason that we find the center of our faith.

May 27

Darwin Was Half Right
Brian Balke

It was the paradox of predation that drove Charles Darwin from theism to biological materialism. This service will take a look at how the soul figures into this problem, and offer a way to reconcile predation with goodness. Humanity is not as important as we may believe, but that Life is eager for us to share our intelligence.