Mexican Independence Day
Local author & historian David Ellison will speak on the history of Mexican Independence day and the heroes of the revolution. Lynn Cleek will be the Service Leader.
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Belonging
Although western culture reveres the idea of the rugged individualist, the reality is that we all depend on our groups to survive and thrive. It is our belonging to families, communities, nations, and ultimately the world that makes life worthwhile. What and to whom do we belong, and why? We’ll explore the nature of belonging, … Continue reading Belonging
The Old Woman and the Mexican Palm
A mini, one act play written in the style of magical realism by Janice Kimball. Introduction by Ted Shaw, life coach and author of The Magic of Wonder. Starring Bob Koches and Janice Kimball. Kathy Koches will be the Service Leader.
Touching Spirit Through Meditation
Kamala Beaulieu is a local meditation practitioner, born in India. She will speak about universal consciousness and meditation. Carol Johnson will be the service leader.
As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion
-The Water Communion is a Unitarian Universalist tradition celebrating the coming together of the community of people from different places. The water symbolizes that sense that, while we are separate, we are also united, that our ultimate ends will be as one. Come celebrate this ritual with us, either at the fellowship hall or on … Continue reading As the Rivers Flow to the Sea – Water Communion
How to Find Your Spirit Guide
Mark Hollenstein has spent the last 20 years teaching, coaching, and helping people to seek personal transformative growth through means of becoming more in touch with the spiritual forces guiding our life. Mark, via video presentation, will guide us in a brief journey to locate our own personal spirit guide. Roy Haynes will be the … Continue reading How to Find Your Spirit Guide
Have a Little Religion, But Not Too Much
There is increasing evidence that being religious can be good for you. Religious people tend to be happier and live longer. But these benefits tend to come from certain religious practices, not beliefs. What happens if we disentangle the practices from the beliefs, even from the religion itself? Is this even ethical? We’ll explore these … Continue reading Have a Little Religion, But Not Too Much
Gun Violence in America
Gun violence is a complex subject and the US has lost perspective of gun violence. It is so common now that we have become numb to it. But there are organizations that work for gun control, and they bring new hope. What can we learn from these efforts? Johannes Bjorner will talk about gun violence … Continue reading Gun Violence in America
Remembering the Future
Rev. Matt Alspaugh has been following the work of futurist Jane McGonigal, who uses massive multiplayer games as simulations to forecast the future. She believes that actively trying to imagine or daydream the future can make us more resilient, better prepared for whatever comes. Can weimagine optimistic rather than a dystopian futures? Will this help … Continue reading Remembering the Future
Here There Be Dragons
”Here there be dragons” means dangerous or unexplored territories, in imitation of a medieval practice of putting illustrations of dragons, sea-monsters and other mythological creatures on uncharted areas of a map. Rev. D’Vorah Kelley will share her story – through song, readings, and a fairy tale in three parts of being confronted with one particular … Continue reading Here There Be Dragons