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We might offend, but may we not be offensive.                Rev. Allen Hard
Many “gifts” come to us from messengers who themselves present challenges and violation of our sense of what is right and good. For example, Thomas Jefferson brought words of liberation to our nation, but not to his own slaves; and many influencers were caught up in #metoo transgressions. And some messages themselves feel problematic, regardless of origin. Yet we pride ourselves on dealing with material that can be “edgy”.  We, who present ourselves as open and welcoming and tolerant, still do maintain boundaries around the content we put forward in our church. How should we decide when and why to curate (censor, disclaim, or cancel) the messages we bring forth?

We'll be meeting in person AND streaming live on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...

Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972

Passcode: 640541

Remain on Zoom after the service for fellowship and discussion.

Flower Communion                                      Marylee Donnelly

The Flower Communion is a ritual created by Norbert Capek in 1923.  We will be celebrating this tradition with flowers brought by members to share.

We'll be meeting in person AND streaming live on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...

Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972

Passcode: 640541

Remain on Zoom after the service for fellowship and discussion.

Revisiting Israel/Palestine                                            Rev. Allen Harden

This sermon is available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/O8xZ9_j0jXY

Last year, we, as a congregation, passed a resolution supporting the rights of Palestinian persons, and specifically condemning US military and financial support for destruction and ongoing genocide in Gaza. A year later, some things have changed but not really in a meaningful way. Meanwhile, public attention is turned to the joint Israeli/American assault on Iran. What do we know about any possibility for a peaceful and just future in Israel and Lebanon? What might we do to encourage progress toward this goal?

We'll be meeting in person AND streaming live on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81390479972...

Meeting ID: 813 9047 9972

Passcode: 640541

Remain on Zoom after the service for fellowship and discussion.