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Sermon by Rev. Krista Taves, Guest Minister: “Unitarians and Universalists” - Every religion has a theology of salvation that speaks about what we see as evil and how to protect ourselves from it. Unitarian Universalism is no exception. We explore the strengths and weaknesses of how UUs engage evil and our salvation from it.

Rev. Krista Taves is the minister of Emerson Unitarian Universalist Chapel in Ellisville.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m.

OWL Classes, 10 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

Adult Education, 11:30 a.m.
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Tags: Adult Education, Children, Religious Education, Sermons, Speakers, Sunday morning, Unitarian Universalists, Worship by admin

Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister: “The Coming Church” - On January 26, 1835, the First Congregational Society of St. Louis, the oldest of our two precedent congregations, was formally organized. Our 175th anniversary begins a year of celebrating our heritage. As we look backward, we also look forward to the Coming Church.

The First Unitarian Church Choir sings this morning.

Special Collection Sunday to benefit Voices for Children, which works to ensure safe and stable homes for children.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m.

Green Sanctuary Committee meeting, 9 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Sandwich-making for the homeless, 9:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

OWL Classes, 10 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Second Chance Auction, 11 a.m.

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

175th Anniversary Celebration, 12 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Tags: Adult Education, Auction, Children, Green Sanctuary, Religious Education, Sandwich-making, Sermons, Social Responsibility, Sunday morning, Worship by admin

Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister: “Praise and Protest” - We widely celebrate the work of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., but what about the work of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.? What is the spiritual contribution of the African-American civil rights movement to American culture? What could we learn from this legacy?

The First Unitarian Church Choir sings this morning.

Please bring your Guest At Your Table box to turn in this morning.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m.

Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 11 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

RE Committee Meeting, 11:15 a.m. (Classroom C1)

Covenant Group, 11:30 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Worship Commiteee, 12 p.m. (Hosmer Room)

Free Speakers, 7 p.m. (Clark Room)

Tags: Adult Education, Children, Fair Trade coffee, Music, Religious Education, Sermons, Social Responsibility, Sunday morning, Worship by admin

Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister: “Faithful Doubt” - Maybe doubt is not an enemy of faith, but a key to help us go deeper and discover more nourishing springs. Can agnosticism be a spiritual practice?

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m.

Sandwich-making for the homeless, 9:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

Spring Teacher Mini Orientation, 11:15 a.m. (Clark Room)

Care and Concern Committee, 11:15 a.m. (Classroom C1)

Covenant Group, 12:15 p.m. (Classroom C8)

Tags: Adult Education, Children, Ministry, Music, Religious Education, Sandwich-making, Sermons, Social Responsibility, Sunday morning, Worship by admin

Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister, for Jazz Sunday: “Our Improvisional Lives” - Jazz is the sound of surprise - often requiring a play-as-you-go skill. Like our lives. We will explore improvisation as a spiritual tool in navigating the challenges of life. We welcome jazz musicians Rick Haydon and Friends.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m. (Children’s Chapel Sunday)

Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 11 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

Knitting Ministry Group, 11:15 a.m. (Classroom C1)

Free Speakers, 7 p.m. (Clark Room)

Tags: Adult Education, Children, Fair Trade coffee, Knitting Ministry, Ministry, Music, Religious Education, Sermons, Sunday morning, Worship by admin