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Approaching the end of one’s life presents challenges for both those with deeply held faith beliefs and those who do not hold such beliefs. We all desire death with dignity, but just what does that mean? As a volunteer and advocate for the organization Compassion and Choice, Dan knows what he wants that to mean for everyone in their own way.

“In the end it is not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.”

Dr. Daniel L. Cohen, MD (prefers “Dan”), is a member of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church in Alexandria, Virginia and also a volunteer advocate with Compassion and Choice, an organization committed to advancing the principle of “medical assistance in dying” as a benevolent and empathic option for individuals who are living in the terminal phase of terminal illnesses and who wish to receive this care. Dan is a pediatrician, hematologist/oncologist and medical executive who also served for nearly 30 years in the United States Air Force and the Department of Defense where he was the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Medical Director for the Military’s TRICARE health plan providing care for over 9,000,000 service members, family members, retirees and spouses; soup to nuts! When Dan hosts services he likes to use illustrative stories that portray his personal witness to cultivate the themes and messages he wishes to convey and that align with Unitarian Universalist principles.

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One photo accompanying one Facebook post changed me forever. It’s an ongoing journey, and a lot of work, to free ourselves of the lies that shaped and formed us for so long. Today I want to share with you one of the most important times for me in my journey, and hopefully challenge and inspire us all to live more freely, truly, courageously, and compassionately.

About Rev. Max Blalock: Rev. Max Blalock serves as the Campus Minister at the Wesley, the campus ministry sponsored by the United Methodist Church. A native of Alabama, Max has been at Wesley for 12 years. His partner Becky is a native of Ohio, and they have two sons, James, 15, and Daniel, 2, and two cats, Yogi and Boo Boo. He's a graduate of the Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California. He loves people, animals, laughter, and sarcasm, not always in that order.

• Rev. Max Blalock, Guest Worship Leader

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In a world on fire, celebrating our blessings might seem like putting our heads in the sand. But we can find blessings in everything, even the "bad stuff." And when we do, our lives can become beacons of hope for everyone around us.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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100 years ago, Czech Unitarian ministers Norbert and Maja Čapek created the Flower Celebration to honor the values of community and diversity. Today we celebrate this beloved annual tradition at WUU, both in person and online. In-person participants, please bring a cut flower to share, and you'll get to take another one home. Zoom participants, we have a special blessing planned for you too. We'll also welcome our newest members and thank our Board for all that they do.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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David Fabian, MD, struggled with his male identity for much of his first 62 years. Finally, 20 years into his marriage to Leslie, Deborah emerged full-time, in 2011. During the 2-year transition, Leslie was compelled to write about the challenges of supporting her beloved, as she relinquished her male spouse. Her efforts resulted in the 2014 publication of her book, My Husband's a Woman Now: A Shared Journey of Transition and Love. In this service, the Fabians will share a bit of the transgender story, and tell how their marriage has endured, and their mutual love and support have deepened. Leslie will be autographing and selling her books following the service.

• Leslie & Deborah Fabian, Guest Worship Leaders

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Let's celebrate WUU's 33rd birthday! This Charter Sunday, we'll hear from WUUs new and old about their hopes and dreams for the congregation, then and now. And, of course, we will add another bolt to the spiral sculpture in our sanctuary that represents the shared journey of this community.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm that all of our voices matter, and our questions are as valuable as our certainties. Today, you're invited to bring your questions about religion, spirituality, ethics, or anything else keeping you up at night. Rev. Laura will respond to as many as time allows, and all of us will have opportunities to share our own answers after the service.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm that all of our voices matter, and our questions are as valuable as our certainties. Today, you're invited to bring your questions about religion, spirituality, ethics, or anything else keeping you up at night. Rev. Laura will respond to as many as time allows, and all of us will have opportunities to share our own answers after the service.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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Last month, eight WUUs got online along with nearly 5000 other UUs to participate in the UUA General Assembly, the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists. Today we'll share what we learned and what we're committing to going forward.

• Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Minister

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This sermon strives to answer two simple questions. Do others really see us, as we see ourselves? And two, how do people muster the strength and fortitude to live into the best of oneself?

• Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Guest Worship Leader David Hopkinson, Worship Associate Austen Petersen, Director of Religious Education Dave Robbins, Assistant Director of Music, Piano Neva Tayler, Music

Rev. Kaaren Anderson has been a UU minister for the past 26 years. She has served congregations in MA and NY, most recently at First Unitarian in Rochester, NY. She is a visual artist who draws with sharpie on paper, most often capturing the humor and quirk of the animal kingdom. In August, she starts as the new 2 yr. interim minister in Vero Beach, FL.

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