Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Eric Van Baars – What is humility? What does it mean to have a healthy sense of humility? Is this something we can practice and if so, how? This morning we will share a spiritual exploration of an oft misunderstood virtue.

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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Dani Beale – Ours is a covenantal, not a creedal faith. We are bound by common promises rather than by common belief. And yet, we also share a theological grounding. This morning we will explore the philosophical and theological principles we hold in common.

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Christie Anderson, Worship Leader, with Kathy Kerns, Worship Associate – Contrary to what many of us think, being colorblind is not an acceptable goal according to people who are judged by their skin color everyday. This service is an opportunity to experience what it feels like to wear someone else’s skin as we listen to stories of fear and hope shared by families from the congregation.

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The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Joel Slater – Joel and I have been engaged in occasional conversations about war and peace in Israel and Palestine for a couple of years now. This summer we decided to spend some focused time in dialogue and study of the conflict and the issues. In this service we will share with you some of what we have learned highlighting stories of ordinary people who are leading the way to peace.

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The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Ted Voneida – The combative quality of the recent town hall health care debates across the country demonstrates the need for this skill. Gather the citizens of any town or city together to discuss an important issue of common concern and you are sure to find divergent views about what it means to protect and preserve the common good. How do we practice peacemaking when we disagree?

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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Marion Yeagler – Each of the sermons this month will explore one dimension of peace. Last week we focused on peace within; this week we focus on peace between us and the people in the nearest circles of our lives. What does it take to keep peace in our homes and with our families and friends?

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Reverend Julie-Ann Silberman and Reverend Melissa Carvill-Ziemer – From Julie-Ann: After 12 years living in Kent and Serving as minister to the UUCK, I have now been away from the congregation for a full five years. When the current minister Melissa called and asked if I would consider returning to offer a sermon she was astonished by the swirl of emotional waves that were washing over and through me. After consulting the calendar and my family and letting some of the emotions subside I accepted. This service will address my own process of seeking peace within. I look forward to sharing my process and seeing the results of yours as well.

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The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Eric Van Baars – In years past you have been invited to bring water and soil from some special place you visited over the summer with you to our ingathering service. This year we encourage you to bring soil and water from the place where you live. Come join in this special ingathering service for all ages as we celebrate the blessing of home.

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The Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns – Often referred to as a “Question Box Sunday,” our service this morning will be inspired by your questions. Is there anything you have been wondering about Unitarian Universalist history, theology, identity or practice? Bring your questions about our tradition or congregation with you to the service and I’ll do my best to give you an answer.

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Lay Leader Lori McGee – Participants of the Living By Heart course led by Reverend Carvill-Zeimer will share poetry and insights about incorporating words of meaning into your life.

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Lay leader Elaine Yehle Bowen – Members of the BYOT class of 1/09 – 5/09 will share their personal credos (statements of belief) developed during and as a result of this 10 session adult religious exploration course.

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Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer with Worship Associate Dani Beale – Consider this kind of like chef’s choice. Come, worship and be inspired!

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Saul Flanner and Kathy Walker – Trixie Belden is a fictional girl detective, similar to Nancy Drew, but without the convertible. Trixie is “sturdy” with unruly curls, annoying brothers, a best friend named Honey, and too many chores. She’s also very, very curious. I met Trixie in the third grade. This service is about what I learned from her. It’s about seeking out mysteries, facing your fears, and finding truth and meaning in the most surprising places. Saul and I will draw on our love of reading during our respective childhoods to consider what Trixie and other fictional characters may have taught us about being Unitarian Universalists. As Trixie might say: “Gleeps!” It’s another UU adventure with Kathy and Saul!

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Cheryl Spoehr and Worship Associate Christie Anderson – This service will explore different forms of solace. It will begin with a Japanese Shinto ceremony – “The Blessing of the Toys”. Please bring your favorite toy, the one that brings you the most comfort.

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