June Worship

Sunday, June 1, 2008
"Why We Do What We Do"
Malik Rahim, Common Ground
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger, liturgist

Our special pulpit guest this Sunday will be Mr. Malik Rahim of Common Ground, a New Orleans-based Gulf Coast relief organization which is a partner with the UUA/UUSC Hurricane Relief. Mr. Rahim will talk about the spirit behind this work and how he sees First Church and GNOUU as important parts of the effort. Our special offering will be dedicated to the UUSC Myanmar Relief Fund.
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
"HIV/AIDS/Immigration Issues -- It's All Connected"
NOAIDS Task Force with the Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
As a preview of the kinds of shared ministry to the wider community that will be a hallmark once the shared First Church/NOAIDS kitchen is completed, guest speakers form the Task Force will explain how HIV and AIDS intersects and complicates immigration issues and politics.
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Special Father's Day Service: "Songs My Father Taught Me"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

A special service in words and music that will honor what Rev. Melanie learned from her father Barney Morel. By extension, we will also celebrate the special role that fathers and father-figures have in the lives of their children.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Stonewall Anniversary
Welcoming Congregation Service
Welcoming Congregation Task Force

We will mark the 39th anniversary of the"Stonewall Rebellion" that marked the beginning of the second-wave of the modern gay-rights movement with a service led by members of the Welcoming Congregation Task Force.

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Sunday, June 29, 2008
TBA - Worship Team