Music Director Dr. Mark Sumner and I are pleased to invite you to worship in music with the Labor Heritage/Rockin' Solidarity Chorus. Through music and the spoken word, the Chorus offers a tribute to the life and music of Pete Seeger, including his work with the Almanac Singers and the Weavers, his testimony to the House Un-American Activities Committee, and his environmental activism.

Whether this modern "saint" is an old friend or a new name to you, his life and music resonate with religious liberalism and has been an inspiration to many Unitarian Universalists. Some of you may remember Seeger's appearance on our Chancel in November, 1973.

The Chorus is made up of workers from many unions, as well as students and independent folks who love to sing. They are dedicated to creating a new canon of labor music that better reflects the diversity of the working population. They sing the world's music through the worker's voice.

Musical Director Pat Wynne and Chorus Accompanist Bernard Gilbert are committed to celebrating principles of democracy and workers' culture.

Joining me on the Chancel will be Dr. Sumner, Rev. Fred Rabbidoux, and Worship Associate Whitman Donaldson.

Holiday weekends are always special at the Society and not to be missed; don't forget to bring a friend with you to church this Sunday.

The Religious Education team invites you to start planning how you and your family can explore your spirituality this church year.

The Children's Religious Education brochure with just about everything you need to know about Religious Education for children and youth is now available. It includes a calendar, information about curricula, and much more.

You can download the brochure now. Or, you can download it from the Religious Education Google Group (it's in the documents section). You will also find a link on the Society's website's newly-designed Religious Education page.

Adult Religious Education is also ready to help you plan your exploration online. This year instead of having to remember to pick up a brochure you can just open the site, look through the classes and the accompanying calendar and select which ones you want.

There is a whole page for each class with details about the instructor and the program -- that's much more information than we were able to give you in a printed brochure. You can even register on-line. Some classes start early in September so now is the time to check them out.

Do you have questions about Unitarian Universalism, this congregation, or just want to meet new people?

Then, come to the newcomer discussion this Sunday, after the Worship Service. You'll be invited to share your past experience with religion (or lack thereof) and what you are seeking now in a spiritual community.

There are no requirements or obligations.

Just drop in to satisfy your curiosity and to make a friend.

If you can keep the princess trees (tibouchina urvilleana) blooming or help maintain the Thomas Starr King garden, please contact David Jones or Nancy Evans. This green ministry is available to everyone, and is especially important because we have no gardeners on staff.

Last week the Society's landscaping blitz continued. A huge "thank you" to Keith Hollon who, with three helpers, replaced every tree in the courtyard. They changed the soil, checked the sprinkler system, and did their best to ensure a successful makeover.

However, all living things need love to thrive. So, step up with your green thumb of love. Contact Nancy at the church office, 776-4580, or talk to David at coffee hour Sundays.

Check out what Lindasusan believes:

• 8/9/09 - The Hidden Costs of the Healthcare Crisis
  Healthcare horror stories abound, but there's also a hidden spiritual cost to the current debate around health insurance reform.



• 8/30/09 - The Animal You Need
  Power animals are spiritual allies who bring their particular gifts to help protect and guide us. But what do you do when the gift that shows up in your life isn't what you expect?