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August Matin: a Service of Music, Meditation, and Blessing

Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer. It has also been used to refer to the morning song of birds. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. Join us for meditations on Rhythms of Summer from Rev. Sarah Richards. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

Revealing Human Interdependence

What happens when we gather to celebrate a life? Why are these gatherings significant? Emeritus Minister Bill Sasso will explore the meaning and impact of these events, in relation to the lives of Kris Juul and David Clarke, as well as others. The service will include special music and brief memorial dedications in honor of Kris and David. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

Tending the Interdependent Web

Candy Davis, Jennifer Mandaville, and other CUF folks will reflect on our Seventh Principle, “Respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part.” (Services are in-person and on Zoom.)

Nature’s Role in Spirituality

CUF member Don Mullison will share his lifelong interest in nature, making connections with the interdependent web and with spirituality.  He will also share some of his bird photography. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

Democracy as a Spiritual Practice

Our fifth UU principle commits us to promoting the use of the democratic process in our congregations and our society at large, but the idea of democracy connects to most, perhaps all, of our UU principles. Rev. Bill Sasso, CUF Minister Emeritus, leads this service that asks, “What might it mean to think of democracy as a spiritual practice?”

July Matin: a Service of Music, Meditation and Blessing

Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer. It has also been used to refer to the morning song of birds. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

Celebrating Blessings: Sharing

What are the blessings you’ve experienced over the past year? Let’s celebrate them together! All are invited to share aloud during the service, or if you prefer, you can post your blessings to Rev. Sarah’s Facebook page or email them to sarah@revsarahrichards.com by Wednesday, June 22. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

Gratitude Stories/Flower Communion

Our annual Flower Communion service will focus on those CUF people and experiences that have sustained us over the past year. We’ll create a bouquet of blessings for all of those folks and moments. Recognizing our losses and our new members, together we will celebrate the blessings of our congregation. Whether you’re participating online or in person, please bring a flower for our bouquet. We’ll have extras if you forget.

A Call to Conscience

CUF member John Hochheimer recounts his life-changing experience at the 2009 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Melbourne, Australia, and invites all CUF folks to consider attending the 2023 PotWR in Chicago, “A Call to Conscience: Defending Freedom & Human Rights.” What are the possibilities for CUF and Carbondale from the international, interfaith connections we can make? Fr. Bob Flannery will also be on hand to share stories and field questions about the Parliament. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)

June Matin: A Service of Music, Meditation, and Blessing

Traditionally, a “matin” is a service of song and prayer. It has also been used to refer to the morning song of birds. Our version of a matin is a service of music, reflection, and blessings. Join us for music from Curt Wilson and meditations on celebrating blessings from Rev. Sarah. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)