I have always been attracted to religions that require something of it members in response to the question, "How should we then live?"

Islam's call to prayer and fasting during the month of Ramadan mirrors my own spiritual practice, even though my spiritual sources differ those of most Muslims. I have found that there is much common ground between Islam and Unitarian Universalism, in part because Monotheism (One God) figures prominently in both, historically and theologically. Is there room for yet another group of hyphenated-UUs among us? Certainly, and I'm eager to tell you why.

Joining me on the Chancel will be Community Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Acting Director of Religious Education Betty Skwarek, and Worship Associate Claire Bohman.

The ministry of music will be provided by flutist Gail Edwards and pianist Juin Chyi Yew.

This is a good Sunday to invite your interfaith friends--and others--to worship with you this Sunday.

This week's summer artists are planning to take the banner enclosure to Civic Center, dance it for a while, hand out kisses and cards, engaging with people as much as possible, and mark up the path back to church using sidewalk chalk.

Come, have some fun, and celebrate the end of the summer program. Summer Arts begins at 10 and continues until 12:15. New participants are invited to join in, and children are welcome so long as they are accompanied by an adult (either their parent or someone with written permission from the parent).

Sunday is the last day for this year's Summer Arts which is a joint project of Society's Religious Education team, ArtSeed, and the Faithful Fools.

Children who do not come with the artists are invited to join their families in the 11 am Sanctuary service. Childcare for children 5 and younger will be offered in the Childcare Center in Classroom A.

You are invited to dig in and help the Buildings and Grounds community landscape the Starr King corner of the church on Saturday morning (August 22).

Under the coordination of new member and landscape pro Jennie Summers-Shea, help dig out older plants, dig in soil additives, transplant, and put in new plants. Bring work gloves, water, and garden tools if you have them.

Additionally, if you have violets of any color to donate (the plants, with roots!), please bring them with you on Saturday. In 1864 Jessie Fremont, wife of General Fremont, placed violets in the coffin of Thomas Starr King, and we will be updating this memorial with a planting of violets around King's sarcophagus.

The outdoor work parties are a stress-free and satisfying way to meet people while helping the church gardens and grounds stay appealing and welcoming.