The signers of the first Humanist Manifesto of 1933 attempted to state in fifteen brief points what a humanist religious perspective had to say about the major questions of humanity’s origin, purpose, and place in the universe. There have been two updates and we’ll look at the three. Hopefully we’ll carry over some of what … Continue reading Humanism and Unitarian Universalism
I was having dinner with a couple of young friends and they said “miracles make you happy.” Sounded like a good thing. Let’s talk about miracles and figure out if we can be happy because of them.
In January, we talked briefly about Rev. Martin Luther King’ s sense of the urgency of now. We’ll use this thought from Rev. King to further explore our next steps as individuals, a Fellowship, and the UUA. As we close Black History month we’ll ask, ” What can we do better to make history?”
A recent New York Times article compared history text books used in California and Florida. The books are from the same publisher and radically different frames are revealed throughout the books. History interpreted through today’s imperatives. We’ll look at how UU values help move us forward through the relative reports of history.
There may be something to celebrate when people disagree in song rather than in some other way. The music and stories are worth hearing. We’ll explore the music of Neil Young, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Natalie Maines, Toby Keith, and more, as time allows.
We’ll join in the national celebration of the life and work of Rev. Martin Luther King. We’re going to focus on continuing work that honors Rev. King’s sense of the “urgency of now.” Potluck today. Please bring a dish to pass and, if possible, your own table service. All are welcome!
Members of congregations are often concerned about growth. Growth is generally connected with sustainability. We will look at the healthy aspects of being small.
Bring your poems or short stories to share. We ask that everyone keep their contributions to 3 minutes or less so that everyone has a chance to participate.
Join us for a no-rehearsal play retelling the Christmas story. There’s a part for everyone to play, and familiar carols to be sung.
In this service, a week after the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, we will explore some historical and religious implications of the internment of Japanese Americans. Potluck today; bring a dish to pass. All are welcome! Congregational meeting to take place at 12pm.
