Upcoming and Recent Celebrations of Life

Sundays, 11:00AM-12:30PM

September 13, 2026 — Althea Sumpter

“I Feel Like Ranting About Reconstruction Era: Here We Go Again” The Reconstruction Era after the Civil War was the most significant period for generating plans to fix this country’s previous woes. The experiences of the movers and shakers of that era, through to the Civil Rights Movement, provided blueprints on ways of building a …

September 6, 2026 — Jon Herman

“The Hundred Dollar Hamburger: Reflections on Wealth, Responsibility, and Self-Care” Would you pay a hundred dollars for a hamburger? That was the subject that a pair of boys in their early teens debated some fifty-five years ago. The conversation took some unusual turns, and carries particular relevance today. Facilitator: Wade MarbaughMusicians: William Chelton

August 23, 2026 — Clint McGuire

“Batman, the Outsiders, and Me” Clint will  talk about feeling like the outsider in nearly every situation, and how he’s  learned to deal with it. Facilitator: Jan ModicaMusicians: Craig Rafuse

August 16, 2026 — Ruth Schowalter

“The Great Dance: Freedom, Belonging, and the Sovereignty of the Soul” Join Ruth Schowalter to unlock the wisdom of your body.  She will do a little show-and-tell from her newly published intergenerational book, The Great Dance (she’s the artist), followed by an embodied exploration of its central vision: that the universe, Earth, and all living …

August 9, 2026 — Rev. Marti Keller

“Free Press/Free People” Rev. Marti Keller  will be talking  about her  personal history as a member of the press,  at the  threats today and a look at our UU history of involvement in this aspect of the free and independent  search for truth and meaning. Facilitator: Rev. Marsha MitchinerMusicians: Charli Vogt