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Sunday Service, Oct 23, 10:00 a.m. — The Hugh Gregory Gallagher Theatre presents “Inside Uncle Rosy’s White House: A Morning with Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”

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(note that the play has changed.) FDR’s role as a model for persons with disabilities has been debated for more than 60 years.  He lost use of his legs to polio at age 39 and led the nation through the great depression of the 1930s and World War II from his wheelchair.  But he prohibited photos of … Continue reading Sunday Service, Oct 23, 10:00 a.m. — The Hugh Gregory Gallagher Theatre presents “Inside Uncle Rosy’s White House: A Morning with Franklin Delano Roosevelt.”

Oct 2, Joseph Moore, “Alternative to Violence in the Middle East.”

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Joe Moore recently completed his tenth trip to the Middle East, where he and a colleague conduct AVP (Alternatives To Violence Project) workshops. Having worked with Palestinians in the West Bank/Gaza and Israelis mostly in Jerusalem/Tel Aviv, he has recently begun facilitating sessions where Palestinians and Israelis come together. Joe will talk about his experiences, … Continue reading Oct 2, Joseph Moore, “Alternative to Violence in the Middle East.”

Sat, Oct 15, 8 a.m. – 12 noon — UUCR Yard Sale!

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UUCR YARD SALE   Save the Date: Sat, October 15, 8 a.m. – 12 noon Start sifting through the garage and attic for items to donate.  And then consider offering to help with coordination, set up, and day of sale. Contact Diane Shields, dash50@atlanticbb.net,  for questions.

Sat, Oct 1, 9:30 – 1:30, Leonardtown, MD — Workshop: Membership, Leadership and Outreach for Smaller Congregations.

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Spend the day with area small congregations talking about welcoming and integrating your newer members, creating vibrant leaders, and introducing your congregation to your neighborhood.  You’ll get new ideas and have the chance to talk to other small congregations about their learnings.  Facilitated by Rev. Megan Foley, Central East Regional staff.

Sun, Sept 25, after service — “Identifying and Addressing our Adaptive Challenges” Workshop.

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Following the worship service and a light lunch, Rev. David Pyle, our regional Congregational Life Consultant, will lead the congregation in a workshop helping us to uncover our adaptive challenges — those ways of behaving and relating that have become consciously or unconsciously institutionalized in our life together and which may be standing in the way … Continue reading Sun, Sept 25, after service — “Identifying and Addressing our Adaptive Challenges” Workshop.

Mon, Sept 19, 6 p.m., Mount Olive AME Church, Butlertown — Joint Potluck Dinner!

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BUILDING BRIDGES   The Social Justice team has worked all summer to define our purpose and focus in conjunction with the Congregational Development Plan.  Having recently settled on the theme of “Building Bridges for Healthier Communities,” we had a very engaging meeting with a group of folks from the Mt. Olive AME congregation in Butlertown. The first … Continue reading Mon, Sept 19, 6 p.m., Mount Olive AME Church, Butlertown — Joint Potluck Dinner!

Summer Sunday Discussion Series! Mr. Dick Hawkins, “Spirituality — Is There an App for That?

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Sunday Service, 10 a.m., the first of our Summer Sunday Discussion Series!  Mr. Dick Hawkins, “Spirituality — Is There an App for That?  A Discussion about the Effects of Technology on Human Spirituality.“ This service will be a general facilitated discussion of technology and its effects on our day-to-day lives. In addition to the general … Continue reading Summer Sunday Discussion Series! Mr. Dick Hawkins, “Spirituality — Is There an App for That?