​7/19/2026: If Change is Coming, What Do We Need to Imagine?  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Based on the song "Change Is Coming" by composer Molly Bajgot, we consider how to accept the changes in our world, how to name and deal with the emotions these changes bring, and then imagine a response that is life-affirming and inspirational.  

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7/26/2026: The Art of Compassionate Communication Rev. Carol Bodeau 
When we think of speaking compassionately, we often include evaluations, judgements and assessments as part of our framing.  What does it mean to leave evaluation or assessment—in other words, judgment—entirely out of the ways we speak and act towards one another?  Is it even possible?  And why would we want to do it?  This week, we explore and practice the Non-Violent Communication method that many Westsiders have been studying in recent months. 
Compassionate Communication practice group is open to anyone interested, from 12:30-2pm on this day. 
Earth Church is from 2-3pm on this day. 

8/2/2026:  Direct Experience of Transcending Mystery and Wonder Rev. Carol Bodeau 
In an older version of our denominational bylaws, UU's identified a number of 'sources' of inspiration for our tradition. One of these was "direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder."  Many UU's experience mystical moments that are central to their spiritual journeys, so today we consider the place of mysticism in our living tradition.  
Potluck after service on this day. 
Mystical Moments discussion group follows potluck. 

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8/9/2026: So IS UUism a Religion??  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
A few weeks ago, the Department of Defense dropped 180 faiths from its list of recognized religions, consolidating them into the two broader categories of "other religion" and "no religion."  Unitarian Universalism was one of the traditions that was cut, so which of these new categories do we fit into?  Are we an "other" religion or "no" religion at all? This is something UU's don't necessarily agree on, so let's consider both possibilities, and what they might mean for us. 
Compassionate Communication follows the service. 

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8/16/2026: Transformation and Transcendence Rev. Carol Bodeau 
More information coming soon.

8/23/2026:  (TBD) 

8/30/2026: Summertime and the Living Is Easy   Ellen Greenwood