The Unitarian Church, Davenport, Iowa
A Welcoming Congregation*
Next Sunday - September 5, 2010
Service - 11:00 a.m.
11 a.m. SERVICE “Kitchen Table Wisdom” Ellen Kelley
Kitchen Table Wisdom, by Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, is a book of stories that help us see beyond the veil of our own beliefs and judgments and to see the world with wonder and wisdom, as if for the first time. In this service, several of these stories will be related along with some personal reflections to illustrate how stories can influence both our personal and spiritual lives.
Kick-off for Green Sanctuary Program being launched at UCD with renowned UU composer and musician, Jim Scott, co-founder of the GSP. Teacher Dedication for Religious Education program also will take place at this service.
Forum - 10:00 a.m.
What I Did on my Summer Vacation” Greg and Christine Hoegner
This brother/sister duo will be sharing the story their travels deep into the Arctic Circle north of Norway.
Coffee - After the Service
Downstairs in the Social Hall
If information about future Sermons and Forums is available, it will be listed in the latest newsletter.
Extra Parking: We have permission to use the parking lots next door at the bank and at PerMar on Sunday mornings. There is a paved sidewalk between their lots and ours, and our custodian keeps the path clear during inclement weather.
3 p.m. Jim Scott will present a concert in the Sanctuary. Adults $10, Students, $5.
* What is a Welcoming Congregation?
The Unitarian Church welcomes all people, including gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) persons. As a "Welcoming Congregation" the church offers GLBT persons a religious home free of discrimination and supports GLBT activities in the community including Quad Citians Affirming Diversity, an early project of the church. Learn more about this community initiative at http://qcad-outforgood.org/
