October Sunday Worship

Sunday, October 5, 2008
Yom Kippur Service
"Forgive, Forget -- What's My Third Choice?"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Does forgiving have to mean forgetting? On this Sunday before one of the holiest days on the Jewish calendar, we will come together to reflect on the religious concept of atonement and remaking right relationship, and act out a ritual of letting go.

Sunday, October 12, 2008
"Hope as a Spiritual Discipline"
The Rev. Kimberly Miner

While Rev. Melanie preaches to and ministers with NSUU, our sister congregation across the Lake, we will host Rev. Kim Miner as our guest minister. Rev. Kim is a UU minister using her sabbatical from St. Paul's Universalist Church, in Little Falls, NY, to volunteer at the Rebirth Volunteer Center. She writes: "Our liberal religious faith tends toward optimism, even when the situation doesn't warrant it. However, we are called to maintain hope even in difficult circumstances. What does our tradition have to offer in the face of adversity?" A timely topic for us New Orleanians -- invite your friends.

Sunday, October 19, 2008
"Spirit of Life"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Rev. Melanie will lead this service, adapted from the new UUA spirituality curriculum "Spirit of Life," based on one of the most beloved UU hymns. She will lead sessions of the course for both North Shore and First Church in the months to come.

Sunday, October 26, 2008
Annual Celebration of Poetry Service
led by Alice Abel Kemp

For so many of us, poetry speaks to us in ways that prose never can. We will lift up and share some of our most beloved and inspirational poems, some old, some new, some by famous poets, and some by folks in the church. Contact Alice (aliceakemp@mac.com) if you'd like to be a part of this special service. (Rev. Melanie will be away this weekend leading a Jubilee World anti-racism workshop for the Metro New York District.)

Sunday, November 2, 2008
Election Day Service
"The Sacred Responsibility of Voting"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Two days before the country's voters are set to choose a new president and vice-president in this historic election, Rev. Melanie will preach on how voting can be a sacrament.