SUNDAY LITURGIES
Our liturgies are usually held at
10:00
At ARCh
(Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps)
419 Frederick St Waukesha WI 53186
We occasionally ‘meet’ via Zoom
and sometimes enjoy the outdoor setting at the Bethesda Park shelter.
All are welcome!!
April 2025
April 6: Bonnie Birk – ‘The Remarkable History Behind The Six Triple Eight’
April 13: Sandy Peters – ‘Palm Sunday’
April 20: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Easter’
April 27: TBA
March 2025
March 2: Bonnie Birk – ‘Still I Rise’ – The Poetic Wisdom of Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
March 9: A Conversation – ‘Stories of Political Resistance’
March 16: Sandy Peters – ‘Exploring the Depth of the Druid’s Prayer’
March 23: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Living From the Heart’
March 30: Guest Jaclyn Foley, SOPHIA Community Organizer – ‘SOPHIA Today’
February 2025
February 2: Bonnie Birk and Linda Vincent – ‘Revisiting the History of CLS’
February 9: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It, Again!’ (Via Zoom!!!)
February 16: Sandy Peters – ‘A Celtic Triads Conversation’
February 23: Ken Germanson – ‘Patriotism: A Misguided Virtue’
January 2025
January 5: Bonnie Birk – ‘Finding Hope In An Age of Resentment’ by Paul Krugman
January 12: Sandy Peters – ‘The Magic of Tȟašúŋke Witkó —aka Curly—aka Crazy Horse’
January 17: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Seeking a Fresh Breath of Perspective’
January 26: Marilyn Baus – ‘Accomplishments of the Aged’
December 2024
December 1: Joanne Riordan – ‘On Gifts, Grace, and Gratitude’
December 8: Bonnie Birk – A December Conversation: ‘Favorite Stories, Readings, or Poems on Advent, Christmas, Winter Solstice, and/or Hanukkah’
December 15: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Advent Joy’
December 22: Sandy Peters – ”The Magic of Christmas’
December 28: ‘What I’ve Learned’ by Andy Rooney
November 2024
November 3: Bonnie Birk – ‘In the Spirit of the Times – a Conversation’
November 10: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘A Healing Service’
November 17: Sandy Peters – ‘In Search of Hope’
November 24:’New York Harbor, 1956: An Immigrant’s Story’ by Terry Smith
October 2024
October 6: Marilyn Baus – ‘Spiritual Ecology’
October 13: Julie Dagelen Vogelsang – ‘Autumn Blessings’
October 20: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘From Me To We’
October 27: Sandy Peters – ‘What Dreams May Come . . . . What Dreams Become’
September 2024
September 1: Linda Vincent and Joanne Riordan reading Michele Jolin’s article, ‘Democracy Depends On Government That Works For Everyone’ (July 19, 2024, Chicago Sun Times)
September 8: A CLS Conversation – ‘Celebrating Grandparents Day – Honoring Our Ancestors’
September 15: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Creating the Future’ (At the Bethesda Park shelter! Celebrating Jim Jolin’s 90th birthday!)
September 22: Ken Germanson – ‘The Power of an Encouraging Word’
September 29: Sandy Peters – ‘That’s How the Light Gets In’ (Potluck fundraiser after liturgy at Laraine and Mike’s!)
August 2024
August 4: Sandy Peters – ‘Who Owns the Water?’
August 11: Julie Vogelsang – ‘DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’
August 18: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Electing Freedom’
August 25: Bonnie Birk – ‘Celebrating Women’s Equality Day’
July 2024
July 7: Laraine O’Brien – ‘My Spiritual Journey – Celebrating 85 Years!’
July 14: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Kindness of Heart’
July 21: CLS 53rd Anniversary Celebration! (10:30 Bethesda Park Shelter)
July 28: Sandy Peters – ‘The Hundredth Monkey Theory/Myth — A Possible Reality Through Nonlocality and Quantum Entanglement?’
June 2024
June 2: Linda Vincent – ‘Let It Go!’ (Bethesda Park)
June 9: Ken Germanson – ‘Every Day Is Memorial Day’ (Bethesda Park)
June 16: Sandy Peters – ‘Samadhi’ (ARCh – for safety reasons most liturgies will now be held at ARCh)
June 23: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘World Peace’
June 30: A Celebration of the Life of Alice Foley (11:30 Bethesda Park Shelter)
May 2024
May 5: ARCh Director Jennifer Horth – ‘All About ARCh’ (At ARCh)
May 12: Bonnie Birk – A conversation on ‘Mothers Day: Celebrating the Caring Among Us’ (Bethesda Park)
May 17: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Navigating Change’ (Bethesda Park)
May 26: Bonnie Birk – ‘The Overlooked Black History of Memorial Day’ (ARCh)
April 2024
April 7: Patty Sarvello – ‘Living With Intention’ (11:00! Brookfield Highlands)
April 14: Sandy Peters – ‘John O’Donohue On Prayer’ (Bethesda Park!)
April 21: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Celebrating Earth Day Wisdom’ (Marilyn & Gene’s home!)
April 28: Joanne Riordan – ‘Caring for Self and Others In Times of Trouble: Some Spiritual Tools and Tips’ (Marilyn & Gene’s)
March 2024
March 3: Linda Vincent – ‘Did I Tell You?’
March 10: Marilyn Baus – ‘News From Within’
March 17: Sandy Peters – ‘Lift a Rock And You Will Find Me’
March 24: Bonnie Birk – ‘Revisiting Ernestine Rose (1810-1892): Abolitionist and Women’s Rights Activist’ (Sandy V.’s home)
March 31: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Easter Sunday’ (via Zoom)
February 2024
February 4: Julie Dagelen Vogelsang – ‘Living With Chronic Pain’
February 11: Sandy Peters – ‘John O’Donohue On Love’
February 18: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Loving Kindness: Our Spiritual Spinach’
February 25: Ken Germanson – ‘A Broken Cookie Tastes Just As Good’
January 2024
January 7: Bonnie Birk – ‘What’s New For the New Year?’ by Forrest Church
January 14: Ken Germanson – ‘The Legacy of Brutus: Is It Still Alive in 2024?’ via Zoom
January 21: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Joy’
January 28: Sandy Peters – ‘The Least Expected’
December 2023
December 3: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Holding On To Hope’
December 10: Lynn Gipril – ‘Givers Gain’
December 17: Sandy Peters – ‘Be Light Made. And Light Was Made.’
December 24: Sharon Sullivan – CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE 4:00 at ARCh!
December 31: Bonnie Birk – A Conversation on ‘What Did We Learn in 2023? What Do We Hope For In 2024?’
November 2023
November 5: Bonnie Birk – A CLS Conversation on ‘Our Moments of Inspiration From the Past’
November 12: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’
November 19: Sandy Peters – ‘”Welcome, Englishmen” Samoset, March 16, 1621. The Beginning of the First and Last Thanksgiving Celebration with the Native Americans’
November 26: Guest Joanne Wagner – ‘Loving God; Loving Yourself’
October 2023
October 1: Marilyn Baus – ‘The Unwritten History of the Heart’ (Bethesda)
October 9: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘The “Presence” of Fear’ (ARCh)
October 15: Bonnie Birk – A CLS Conversation on ‘Writing An Ethical Will’ (ARCh)
October 22: ‘A CLS Celebration of the Life of Bill Schuster’ (ARCh)
October 29: Sandy Peters – ‘Ancient Philosophers’ Method of Inquiry’ (ARCh)
September 2023
September 3 Bonnie Birk – ‘Working for Justice – Menominee Activists Ada Deer (1935-2023) and Verna Fowler (1942-2023)’ (Bethesda)
September 10: Ken Germanson – ‘Suffer Little Children: The Continuing Scourge of Child Labor’ (Bethesda)
September 17: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘International Day of World Peace’ (ARCh)
September 25: Sandy Peters – ‘Receptivity’ (Bethesda)
August 2023
August 6: Sandy Peters – ‘Spiritual Exercises’ (Bethesda)
August 13: Bonnie Birk – ‘A Women’s Equality Day Reflection’ (Bethesda)
August 20: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Blessed Are They’ (Bethesda)
August 27: Linda Vincent – ‘A Black Spot’ (Bethesda)
July 2023
July 2: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Thoughts On Freedom and Liberation’ (Bethesda)
July 9: Sandy Peters – ‘Friendship – and Welcoming Lynn!’ (Bethesda)
July 16: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky and Sandy Peters – ’52 Years of Service!’ An Anniversary Celebration!!! Bethesda Park Shelter, 10:30 Liturgy with Potluck Picnic to follow!
July 23: Sandy Peters – ‘Running for Water’ (Bethesda)
July 30: Sharon Sullivan – ‘Mother Earth’ (Bethesda)
June 2023
June 4: Sandy Peters – ‘Mindfulness and the Creatress/Creator of Balance’ (Bethesda)
June 11: Guest Stephanie Davis, Co-Chair of SOPHIA’s Housing Justice Task Force – ‘A Reflection On the State of Homelessness in Waukesha County’ (ARCh)
June 18: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Universality’ (Bethesda)
June 25: Sandy Peters – ‘Summer Solstice – Sun Standing Still: An Ancient Celtic Marker’ (ARCh)
May 2023
ARCh (Zoom on May 7th)
May 7: Guest Lisa Jones, Co-Chair of Rid Racism, Milwaukee – ‘The Transformative Power of Practice’ (via Zoom)
May 14: Sandy Peters – ‘Happy Mothers’ Day with Mother Jones (Mary Harris Jones)’
May 21: Marilyn Baus – ‘Global Warming – Global Warning: Time to Put Original Blessing Before Original Sin’
May 28: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Memorial Day 2023’
April 2023
ARCh (Zoom on April 2nd)
April 2: Ken Germanson – ‘Patriotism: Must It Blind Us?’ (via Zoom)
April 9: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Easter Sunday’
April 16: Bonnie Birk – ‘Revisiting Sarah and Angelina Grimké, Abolitionists and Women’s Rights Activists’
April 23: ‘A Conversation On Earth Day – What Can We Do?’
April 30: Sandy Peters – ‘Beltane’
March 2023
ARCh (Zoom on March 5th)
March 5: Ken Germanson – ‘The Kindness of Strangers’ (via Zoom)
March 12: Sharon Sullivan – ‘Women Who Tell Our Stories’
March 17: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘A Collection of Musings (Lent, Soul, Saturn, and Spring)’
March 26: Sandy Peters – ‘John Rankin’s Flame and the Real Eliza’ and ‘Waging Peace Starter Kits’
February 2023
ARCh (Zoom on February 5th)
February 5: Ken Germanson – ‘Dr. King’s Dream: Is It Still Relevant?’ (via Zoom)
February 12: Sandy Peters – ‘Abraham Lincoln – The Mystic – The Family Man’
February 19: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Connection, Relationship, and Love’
February 26: Julie Vogelsang – ‘Who Am I? Why Am I Here?’
January 2023
ARCh (Zoom on January 8)
January 1: Bonnie Birk – ‘What did we learn in ’22? What do we hope for in ’23?’
January 8: Ken Germanson – ‘Can We Bridge the Divide?’ (via Zoom)
January 15: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Creating a Middle Way’
January 22: Sandy Peters – ‘Imbolc: Festival of Brigid/ Goddess of the Well and the Flame – and Festival of Christian Candlemas’
January 29: Guest Speaker Joanne Wagner – ‘Be Hope and Be Hopeful’
December 2022
ARCh
December 4: Sandy Peters – ‘Advent – What Am I Waiting For?’
December 11: Sharon Sullivan – ‘Advent Gifts’
December 18: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Winter Solstice’
December 24: (4:00) Sharon Sullivan and Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Christmas Eve’ (The service was held via Zoom rather than at ARCh because of extremely cold and windy weather.)
December 25: No Liturgy
November 2022
ARCh (Riverwalk on November 6th)
November 6: Sharon Sullivan – ‘Alpha and Omega’ (Riverwalk Community Room – Sharon’s Retirement Party following!!)
November 13: Marilyn Baus – ‘When Image and Reality Collide’
November 20: Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Presence and Gratitude’
November 27: Ken Germanson – ‘Beware the Deceivers – Who Is Your Iago?’
October 2022
ARCh
October 2: Sharon Sullivan – ‘How Is Your Mustard Seed?’
October 9: A CLS Conversation on ‘The Gift of Strangers’
October 16. Rev. Katherine Zakutansky – ‘Honoring the Animals’
October 23: Bonnie Birk – ‘The Inspirational Life of Harriet Tubman’
October 30: Sandy Peters – ‘Samhain’