Our next Mid-Valley service is at WIN Health Institute, 1460 East Valley Rd., Basalt and begins at 10:00 a.m.

Jan. 10: Give a Little Whistle... Rev. Robert Latham (The Good of Guilt)

In order to distinguish themselves from rejected religions, I have often heard liberals say with some sense of pride: "We don't do guilt!" I understand this need for distinguishing, yet, one of the lessons I have learned in my experience is that guilt is good! During this service I will endeavor to show that the capacity to experience guilt is the primary evidence of being human; that a sense of guilt is a prerequisite for influencing social change; and that liberals do guilt with a vengeance. I anticipate that you will leave this service rejoicing in the role that guilt plays in human transformation, including your own. Lisa Dancing-Light will provide music and a Child care/child learning program will be offered.

Rev. Latham will be available after the service during coffee hour and for up to an hour thereafter for pastoral counseling (by prior appointment) and strategic planning for the Mid-Valley group.

Our next Glenwood Springs service is at Bethel Chapel, corner of 9th Street and Cooper Avenue in Glenwood Springs beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Jan. 17: Lessons from Darkness... Rev. Barbara Palmer

.... A mid-Winter Musing We Americans are lovers of light, and those of us who live in the West are blessed with daylight for much of the year. Equally, each of us experiences some kind of darkness, whether it be seasonal, cycles of day and night, or some kind of personal darkness, and there are powerful lessons to be learned. We will take this January moment to explore the possibilities for a richer and more meaningful life when we discover together the wisdom only darkness can teach. Reverend Palmer is a semi-retired clergy ordained with the Disciples of Christ, a small but ecumenical and inclusive denomination. Her first love is writing liturgy. for church services, reflecting her contemporary theology. Barbara's business is "Liturgical Designs" and her current project is to have a full-size medieval style labyrinth installed in Glenwood Springs. This is also a Membership Sunday in which a new member will be welcomed into the congregation.

Joanne Clements will conduct the children's program and a potluck lunch will follow, so please bring your table service and a tasty dish to share. Visitors welcome!