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“Part 2: Buddhist History, Lineages,

And What It Means To Be On A Path”

June 14, 2026 - 10:00am

Part 2: A Continuation of May 17th's first general teaching of Buddhist practice and views, which include some historical background, how Buddhism spread throughout the world, and today's practices. What does it mean to be on a path to nirvana?

Worship Team:
Carol Koons, Brian Hansen, Joan Harris,

Rev. Sangye Hawke

Guest Pianist - Nick Hancock

“Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, Pride+”

June 21, 2026 - 10:00am

There's a lot happening on the longest day of the year! We invite you to explore the intertwining of science and spirituality in several aspects of our lives that contribute to pluralism in our community. ***Please bring a photo or object that is meaningful to you and related to one of today's themes to add to our "pot of love" at the end of the rainbow!

Worship Team:
Maureen Bauman, David Marcus

Patricia Leftridge

“Building and Crossing Bridges:

A Bridging Ceremony”

June 28, 2026 - 10:00am

All are invited to join us for a special service as we celebrate our youth and

support them and their parents as they cross the bridge into adulthood.

Worship Team:
Seamus Caspers-Ross & Family, Izzy Von Dessonneck & Family,

Rebecca Warner & Family , Joan Harris,

Rev. Sangye Hawke

Patricia Leftridge

** This Sunday is an Intergenerational Service. No RE Classes **

Calling all Children! SFUU Sunday Fun!

Starting June 14th, our DRE, Joan Harris and Vicky Jungers will be offering our first Summer of Awesome RE Sunday with the Awesome Olympics. The events shall include:

Water Balloon Toss

(who can catch the water balloon thrown from the longest distance)

Paper Chain Competition

(who can make the longest paper chain in 5 minutes)

Hula Hoop Contest

(who can keep a hula hoop going the longest)

Marshmallow Tower

(who can create the tallest Marshmallow tower)

Consider what talents, interests or skills you have that you would be willing to share with our children for one hour on a Sunday! We have awesome children at SFUU who look forward to getting to know you better! Sign Up Now!

Look for the large sign-up sheet in the foyer!

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IDEAS

Hike, Rock Hounding, Gardening, Make Ice Cream, Orienteering, Painting, Bird Watching, Geocaching, Creek Exploration, Wilderness First Aid, Drumming, Stop-Motion Animation, Puppetry, Native Plant ID, Make Slime, Build a Catapult, Yoga, Paint Kindness Rocks, Share your personal passion! Think fun, summer, Sundays!

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The CYRE Pool Party in Lincoln, scheduled for this Sunday, has been cancelled. Hot weather is coming so stay tuned for a reschedule date!

Rise Up, Sing Out:

A Concert for the First Amendment

June 14 - 4:00pm-6:00pm @ SFUU

On June 14, join us for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment — an uplifting evening of music, community, and action. Hosted by the Committee for the First Amendment (CFA), this special livestream event will feature an all-star lineup including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more.

Together, we’ll celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment — including the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest — and the people power that protects them. Click HERE or on the picture above for more information!

Need some Inspiration?

Historian Dr. Heather Cox Richardson and her team are putting together 250 to 250 honoring our nation’s birthday this July 4th. This project will comprise 250 short (1 minute) videos featuring the Americans who have contributed to best of our nation. The first videos released talk about the constitutional convention, our first National Park (Yellowstone), the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act and more. You can view them on YouTube from this Link or google “Heather Cox Richardson 250 to 250”