Elvis Presley & His Fans.  Why is Elvis unforgettable? January 8 is the birthday of Elvis Aaron Presley, the “King of Rock & Roll.” He would have been 82 years old had he not died August 16, 1977 at the age of 42, and fans still fill Memphis hotels annually for an all-night vigil at … Continue reading Sunday Service, January 8: “Unforgettable . . . ”

An exploration of examples and resources for one of the most powerful tools of non-violent social change:  humor.  Advocates for social change from Jesus to Gene Sharp have effectively applied humor to defeat tyrants and topple dictators, “using humor to get people involved, to make oppressors look silly, and, most importantly, to break down the … Continue reading Sunday Service, January 1-“Laughing at the Devil” by Donne Hayden

Join us at 6:30pm.  Come celebrate Christmas with songs, readings, and more songs. This is an Intergenerational service.  Service Leaders:  Genevieve O’Malley Knight and Jennifer Blue.  All are welcome to bring cookies to share afterward. No Service on Sunday, December 25th.

December 11 is the birthday of Julio de Caro, an Argentine composer, musician and conductor who helped make the Tango an international sensation.  Come join us as Diane Wright helps us reflect on the tango, as a symbol for our connections with each other.

Donne Hayden joins us this Sunday as we discuss how not everyone is happy during the Christmas season.  You’re not alone if you find yourself identifying more with Scrooge than Tiny Tim. The contrast between Christmas expectations and Christmas reality can be painful for some, especially when everyone around them seems to be in jolly … Continue reading Sunday Service – December 18: “Bah! Humbug!”

What can we do to simplify our work, our houses, and our lives?   Several opportunities and challenges will be presented.  Please come and join in the discussion–and make suggestions that we all can act on.  Service leader:  Linda Amspaugh.

On November 20, 1959, the United Nations adopted the Declaration of the Rights of a Child.  We’ll look at that declaration, and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child that was opened for signature on November 20, 1989.  The United States has not signed this Convention.  Join Diane Wright as we reflect … Continue reading Sunday Service-November 20: “Thoughts on International Children’s Day.”

Agenda Check-in/Opening Approval of Minutes of October, 2016 Treasurer’s Report – Ann Religious Services Report – Sallie Congregational Life Report – Judi Stewardship Report – Russ Old Business Final Review of Bylaw Changes/Actions Needed Insurance Issues/Discussion Playground Next Steps Update on Web Pages New Business Building: Locking procedure; Thermostat program Safety Procedure Information from Seminar … Continue reading Board meeting: Wednesday November 9th at 6:30pm

Our friend, Muriel Blaisdell, will be exploring this intriguing question with us.   This question is found in the Hebrew Bible book of Job and is one of the greatest questions ever.  Service Leader will be Linda Amspaugh.