The Meaning of Diwali and its Message for Everyone

Guest Preacher: Hon. Amerish Babulal “Ami” Bera, M.D., U.S. House of Representatives

With Rev. Dr. Roger Jones, Worship Associate Frances Myers, Music Director Keith Atwater

UUSS Choir; Ross Hammond, guitar; Irina Tchantceva, piano

Our friend Ami Bera returns to the pulpit for a sermon about this week’s five-day festival of lights, one of most popular celebrations in Hinduism, and shared in India also by Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists.  Also known as Deepavali, it is mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts as marking the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance.  What does it have to do with life today?  Come find out!  Our Shared Offering today will support Wind Youth Services.

·       Sunday Spiritual Practices at 9:45: Reading and Responding to Poetry

·       Newcomers’ Orientation & Tour, 11:45-1:00: starts in the Library/Bookstore

·       Candles of Celebration and Sorrow may be lit before the service begins

·       Launching of our new Organic &Fairly-traded Coffee and Tea after church!

·       Ordination of D. Scott Cooper to the Ministry:  Live-streamed from Dallas, 2:00 p.m. ~ Rev. Lucy is there for it!

·       Trunk-or-Treat neighborhood party hosted in our parking lot, 3:00 p.m.