We will explore transformation in multiple cultures, symbolized by various creatures.

Emily Larbaoui, a member of this congregation, is a writer and new-to-the-field educator. She has a background in fitness and is a former personal trainer. She received a scholarship for creative writing and tennis. In writing, she garnered an award from The PA Council of the Arts for a short story titled My Former Life as A Black Man and has been published in 8 independent books of poetry, as well as having edited Convergence, the most recent collection of UU of SCV poetry. She created, produced, and starred in The Levity of Lithium, a 1-woman show, performing it in Harrisburg and at The Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Next year, she will be serving Charles Helmers Elementary School as a substitute teacher for Phys Ed. Emily is the wife of Monsieur Kamal Larbaoui and mama to Natalie (8) and Jackson, an elderly Pitador.

Fifth Sunday Forum will follow the service. What’s Going on at Chiquita Canyon Landfill and Why Should We Care? We welcome Lynne Plambeck as the presenter. See the article in the News section for more information.