December is the roughest time of the year for many folks, including upbeat Unitarian Universalists. How do we deal with loneliness and despondency during December? How can we experience deep and abiding joy? Guest speaker: The Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle has been a parish minister since 1967 and is the author of two dozen books on personal relationships and spiritual growth. Tom and his life-partner, the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Sheets Owen-Towle, are the active parents of four children and seven grand-children. Tom is a guitarist and parlor magician, who currently sings with seniors, mentors children and youth-at-risk, and volunteers with San Diego’s homeless. His sermon will be based upon his recent book entitled: UNWRAPPING The Inner Gifts of Christmas. This book and others will be available following the service. Tom is gratified to be returning to the Monte Vista UU Congregation.
