This Sunday we'll explore the role that liberty plays in providing for civil religion and religious freedom, and whether the history of the past eight years matters to the future of Liberal Religion.

Worship Associate Ben Bear will join Rev. Rabidoux on the chancel. Christine Duncan will be the guest soprano.

The Summer Arts project is creating art from now until August 24!

Our artists have planned some fabulous experiences and the Fools Court is ready to greet all who come.

Participants will learn new artistic techniques, exercise their creativity, learn more about the Tenderloin and the people who live there, and meet new people young and old. You may choose which Sundays you want to attend, but pre-registration is important because we want to save you a place. Everyone age 6 or older is welcome to attend.

Brochures are available at several locations in the church, in the newsletter, on the RE Google group, and can also be accessed online.

Childcare for ages 0 to 5 is available from 9:45 until 12:15 Sunday and throughout the summer. Older children who are not participating in Summer Arts are invited to attend the 11 am Sanctuary worship service. The ushers have mandala pictures for those who want to keep their hands busy. The Religious Education Library and playground will be open for children to use from 10 until 12:30 with adult supervision.

The discrepancy had not previously troubled Postal Service officials for the decade(s) since the Society added "Universalist" to its legal name. However, it bothered them last week.

Executive Director Nancy Evans and the Postal officials have negotiated the delivery of the mail, but the newsletter will be late.

However, you can read the newsletter NOW... online. This month -- and every month -- a color edition of the Unitarian Universalist is available as a pdf download.

The July issue of the Potrero View neighborhood newspaper has a nice article about Natalie Freeburg, Brian Ferguson, and family, including a photo. The newspaper is widely available around the neighborhood. The July issue is not yet posted at the newspaper's website, but we'll keep checking back to see the family online.

Ben won! The Boston Red Sox have announced that our own Ben B was elected a 2008 Red Sox Kid Nation Captain. Congratulations, Ben!

Join the Young Adult Group -- as a supporter, walker, or both! -- in the Society's AIDS Walk Team.

The AIDS Walk will be taking place July 20th and Laura says that the young adults would love to make our team as intergenerational as possible!

Help the Society's AIDS Walk Team toward their $2,500 goal today. Sign -up to walk -- or donate -- online.

Jeremy marrying Carol and Theresa
photographs © MarkRogersPhotography.com, 2008
used with permission

Mark Rogers Photography donated their professional services for wedding pictures, and Jay Roller provided a wedding cake which was a special hit with the younger children.

Congratulations and best wishes to Carol, Theresa, and their entire family.

photos by Sonnie Willis

At last week's Breakfast Forum, Anna Sylvester helped participants with a mini-World Cafe that complemented the presentation by David Dupree (pictured) and Eric Nelson

See the memories captured by Sonnie!

Do you have a spare bedroom you would like to offer to out-of-town visiting Unitarian Universalists?

Every few weeks, we get requests from folks who are accompanying hospitalized relatives or attending special conventions (a music archivist in August) or riding bicycles across the country. These guests are willing to make a reasonable financial contribution, but can't handle hotel prices.

Please email the office with details of your space. We will refer inquiries to you.