Sunday, August 1 - 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Rev. Wyman Rousseau returns to the UUCCV pulpit after an absence of 10 years. His topic will be “Lives Shaped by Wonder: Rachel Carson and Mary Oliver.” Rev. Rousseau was a regular visitor to UUCCV for several years until his retirement from the Piedmont UU Church in Charlotte. He served the Piedmont Church as minister for 16 years.

 

Sunday, August 8 – 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – “Everyday Spiritual Practice: Part I, Contemplation” is Rev. Bob’s topic. This will be the first part of a four-part series exploring different ways to incorporate spiritual practice and spiritual growth into our everyday lives (see separate article).

 

Thursday, August 12 - 4:30 p.m.   Meditation group meets at the church.

 

Friday, August 13 - 9:30 a.m.  Program and Publicity Committee meets for reorganization and planning.  New blood welcome!  Location off-site.  Contact ginnymoreland@gmail.com for details.

 

Friday, August 13 - 7:00 p.m.   UUCCV night at the Hickory Crawdads!  See Rev. Bob if you need tickets.

 

Saturday, August 14 - 1:00 p.m.  UUCCV Board of Trustees meeting at the church.

 

Sunday, August 15 – 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Rev. Bob continues the spiritual practice series with a sermon on “Everyday Spiritual Practice: Activity and Nourishment.”

 

Sunday, August 22 – 9:30 Adult Forum – “What is Your Spiritual Practice?” This will be a session focusing on how UUCCV members and friends pay attention to our own spiritual lives. Even if you are not sure what that meanst, plan to join Rev. Bob for a lively discussion.

 

Sunday, August 22 – 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Rev. Bob will continue the spiritual practice series by looking at “Everyday Spiritual Practice: Relationships.” We’ll consider relationships from family to friends, from partners and spouses to coworkers and church colleagues.

 

Sunday, August 29 – 11:00 a.m. Worship Service – Metaleen Thomas, a long-time friend of UUCCV and leader of many different types of services with us, will return to lead a special service on “Letting Go of Control”.

Sunday, September 5 -  a hymn service with music director Helen Brigham and the choir. If you haven’t participated in one before, you won’t want to miss this one. 

 

Saturday, September 11 - morning meeting for orientation and exploration of the fall children's RE program.  Details to follow.

 

Sunday, September 12 - our annual “Water Communion” service. Bring water from your summer travels and join in the celebration of this homecoming event.