I almost forgot to post this.... I'm not sure how many friends in Seattle read this, but just in case I forgot to tell any of y'all you're invited to come hear a sermon that I'll be a part of at church:


June 15 10:30 am
Facing the Light in the Dark — Giving Care to the Dying
Chris McEwen and friends

Hear from several individuals who by chance or occupation have given care to someone who is dying or facing serious illness. Giving strength to someone who is weak, finding joy on the road to loss, saying good-bye, and moving on to care again — these are mysteries that Chris McEwen, Megan Bott, Shae Brennan, Angelee Dion, and Megan Naseman will shine a little light on from their own experiences.

For more info or directions visit our website at http://www.rvuuc.org/

...and a small p.s. that I'll be giving a sermon all by myself July 27th on "The Spirituality of Botany"... and for folks not familiar with the Unitarian Universalist Church, it's not like most churches. Sermons aren't about the one way to live your life, but more so about one piece of one person's spiritual journey that they'd like to share. While I'm at it you're also invited to our open mic:

CHALICE PALACE
Performing Arts Coffeehouse
Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm
It’s your last chance this year to join fellow arts enthusiasts at RVUUC’s performance venue for all aspects of the creative arts. Grab a bite at the Juneteenth party in the backyard, then come share your poetry, song, stories, and other art in a supportive space. Invite your friends! All ages welcome. Performance sign-up is in the great room at 7:30 pm. Chalice Palace is a fundraiser for the music program, and donations are gratefully accepted. (but not required if you're a volunteer!)