The Unitarian Universalist denomination affirms seven guiding principles — one of these is a commitment to “the use of the democratic process both within our churches and fellowships and in society at large.” As our nation prepares for Election Day on November 8, let’s review these principles together. How are we doing with the democratic … Continue reading Sunday Service, Oct 30, 10:00 a.m., Rev. Dave Hunter, “Democracy? Where?”

(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.”

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.”