September 5

Transcendentalism’s Influence on Unitarian Universalism- Gil Hanson

"Beginning as a quarrel within the Unitarian church in the 1830’s, Transcendentalism's questioning of established cultural forms, its urge to reintegrate spirit and matter, its desire to turn ideas into concrete action developed a momentum of its own, spreading from the spheres of religion and education to literature, philosophy, and social reform. It helped set the terms for being an intellectual in America." (Martin Bickman)

September 12

"Tashlich: The Crumbs In Our Pockets" - Rev. Margie Allen

Water Communion service and Homecoming! Bring a little water collected from a summer destination (home sprinkler or tap to Himalayan stream). Describe its source in 15 words or less on a small index card and bring that to the service as well. Wear something with pockets if you can.

September 19

"Beginning Again in Love" Rev. Margie Allen

The Jewish high holy days -- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur -- with the fall festival of Sukkot -- offer us a blueprint for making a good beginning, personally and collectively.

September 26

"Somos El Barco: We Are The Boat" Rev. Margie Allen

I sail in you. You sail in me. UU minister Jack Mendelsohn wrote that congregations and ministers create one another. Who are we now, you and I, and what kind of WE do we want to become?