May 11   THE POWER OF INSTITUTIONS: JOEL BROWN , Rev. JUDITH WALKER RIGGS, JIM MILLER:  Institutions, whether public or private, are the vehicles for change in our society.  Although we as individuals are where change begins, it must wind up in an institution or it is lost.  Our church allows us to express our desire for change in the community, the nation and the world with the power of an institution.  Supporting this particular institution requires a serious commitment of time and resources, but it also requires a philosophical commitment.  That commitment means trusting others and letting go of some of cherished routines, structures and organizational ideas.  In this service we will talk about commitment and change within our institution, our church.

The overall theme for services May 18 - Jun 29 is "We Can Take the Richness of Our Past to Create a Future that is Stronger, More Beautiful and More Just. "  Each of the services over this time period will focus on some aspect of creating the future we dream of. The Worship Planning team, along with Rev. Nancy J Anderson, is Debbie LaPorte, John Northcutt, Kris Northcutt and Barbara Hall.

May 18  NURTURING OUR SENSES - Remembering Ourselves as Living Growing Beings;  Rev. NANCY J. ANDERSON: On this day, we become aware of ourselves, what sustains us and how we need to nurture ourselves as instruments of peace and action.

May 25  MEMORIAL DAY - Remembering and Honoring:Rev. NANCY J. ANDERSON: On this day we honor all who have lost or been lost through acts of war or violence.

There will be a Flower Communion on Sunday, Jun 1.  Please remember to bring flowers.