2/14 – Love Makes a Family (Thrive) – Rev. Phil Schulman

Morning service at 10:30: This Valentine's Day we'll celebrate that families come in all shapes and sizes. Come hear why the changing picture of our family systems can be a really wonderful thing.

I would also like to hear any thoughts you want to share or questions you want to raise regarding the changing picture of family life in the 21st century. My title and blurb are intended to present an challenge to the fundamentalist and conservative assumption that diverging from the norm is bad. I would like us to make visible the positive changes that have happened, are happening and can happen. I'd be grateful to any who would care to respond and answer these questions:

What does your family look like? Especially if it's something other than 1 man, 1 woman, & 2.5 kids, I'd love you to educate me about what that has been like for you. What's been good about it? What's been difficult about it? What do you wish everyone would know about the changing picture of families? PLEASE reflect, comment, and most of all do seek to educate me, share your stories, conclusions, questions, concerns. You are welcome to email me or call me to share anything that you would prefer to share privately rather than publicly.

That said, I know that not all aspects of the changes are delightful. I trust that we can present our doubts and concerns respectfully, and engage in compassionate dialogue so that we can all continue to open our minds and hearts and be supported to continue learning and growing spiritually.

After services join us for Yoga with Kitty Bevis at 1:30 and Men's Group at 6:30. This week at CUUC join us for Committee for Growth and Development on Monday at 7:00, Compassionate Conversations on Tuesday at 7:00 and Work and Maintenance Party on Saturday at 10:00.