Unitarian Universalist Church West

Worship Schedule

May 11th, 2008
9:15 am and 11:00 am
“Mothers of the Church”
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch

When I was in seminary, I learned a lot about the “church fathers” by studying Christian history. But no one ever talked about the church mothers…. So today — Mother’s Day — we’ll seek out some church Mothers from our Unitarian Universalist tradition Who were they, and what was exciting about them? Did they affect and change our religion? We also will honor mothers in our congregation today. Today also marks the Bridging Ceremony, in which we honor the youth who are moving from high school to young adulthood.

May 18th, 2008
9:15 am and 11:00 am
“The Spirituality of Music”
Ruben Piirainen, Director of Music
Karen Engelking, Worship Ministry Team Coordinator

Much music over the centuries has been borne out of the spiritual traditions and practices of its time -- from Gregorian chant to Bach's cantatas to Hindu kirtan and Sufi qawwali. What is it about music that is such an effective vehicle for expressing our spiritual yearnings? As Unitarian Universalists, one of our sources for inspiration is the direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life. Music has the power to let us have this direct experience in its own unique way. Today we will explore the mystery and wonder of the role of music in spirituality.

May 25th, 2008
9:15 am ONLY - beginning of One Service Sundays
“The Young Dead Soldiers Cry: Remember Us”
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch

“The young dead soldiers do not speak. Nevertheless, they are heard in the still houses… They say: We were young. We have died. Remember us.” Those lines from Archibald MacLeish’s poem clamor in our ears in this time of continuing and seemingly endless war. Today, honoring Memorial Day, we consider those who have died while serving in our nation’s armed forces. We consider what sort of remembering might make the lives they lost stand “for peace and a new hope,” in the poet’s words. Today we move to holding one service only each Sunday through Labor Day weekend in September, and our Summer Religious Education Program begins.