For many of us, discovering Unitarian Universalism
felt like a homecoming. For others, like myself, we were introduced to UUism
young and have chosen to remain. Ours is a faith in which we may bring our
doubts, our identities, and our passions. There are many who have not yet
discovered UUism but yearn for a spiritual home such as ours. Why, then, are we
generally so reluctant to share our message? Marisol is a native Texan and a
Candidate for Unitarian Universalist ministry. She is a graduate of Union
Theological Seminary in New York City and is currently serving Neighborhood
Unitarian Universalist Church in Pasadena as their Summer
Minister.
Service Leader: Oscar Cintigo
August 8 Border of Humanity Sara LaWall
Arizona's immigration bill SB1070 has stirred the
national debate sparking UU's to get involved in the issue in record numbers.
This is a crisis of humanity; one in which we can act from a place of fear
and separation or a place of love, dignity and hospitality. Sara LaWall is the
Director of Religious Education for Neighborhood Church in Pasadena and is
studying for the
UU ministry at Meadville Lombard.
Potluck Luncheon follows the Worship Service
August 15 And all That Noise Rev. Peter
Laarman
Noise and noise pollution is often thought of as a minor issue in relation to
the larger peace and justice concerns, including militarism, torture, racism,
and savage social inequality. Guest preacher Peter Laarman will argue that
the political economy of noise--what one author has called "the unwanted sound
of everything we want"--is actually expressive of all the larger issues. Rev.
Laarman is the Director of Progressive Christians Uniting.
Third Sunday
Collection: FACTS (Families Against California’s Three Strikes) Keith Morgan
Introducing
Service Leader: Arline Dillman
August 22 No Human Is Illegal - Supporting the Free Movement of all
People Emrys Staton
Emrys Staton, a seminary student at the Claremont School of Theology, returns
to First UU to speak about immigration. An Arizona native, Staton spent the past
several years engaged in humanitarian work along the US/Mexico border with an
organization called No More Deaths/ No Más Muertes. He will speak about the
effects of federal border enforcement and the new anti-immigrant laws passed in
Arizona.
Service Leader: Duane Dillman
August 29 Becoming Dangerously Optimistic Tera Little
Our first principle calls us to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of
every person. That speaks o our theological stance of hope, love, and courage.
But how do we name evil in the world, and address it as people of faith? Tera
Little recently received her MDiv from Meadville Lmbard Theological Seminary.
She is employed by the PSWD as our Director of
Lifespan programs.
