Come ready to share a three- to four-minute “pitch” for a book you’ve read lately—fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or biography. Remember to bring the title and author with you so that we can publish them in Reflections. I’m looking forward to hearing about what folks have been reading, and I think we always come away with … Continue reading “Summer Reading Book Discussion” – Amy Warner, Discussion Leader

Bring a CD to the July 14 service to share a favorite piece of music with others. Whether it’s balm for the soul, energy to get moving, or something else, music helps us along the many paths of life. Pop, classical, jazz, bluegrass, and folk are all welcome. Reasons for your choice are also welcome … Continue reading “Favorite Music – Yours, Mine, Ours” – Linda Weimer, Discussion Leader — In-person

This discussion is based on an article by Elizabeth Kolbert (author of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History), published in The New Yorker, August 8, 2011 (CLICK HERE for link to article). It outlines the development of DNA genomes for humans, Neanderthals, and others and illuminates the fact that many humans have a small percentage … Continue reading “Sleeping with the Enemy” – Diane Shields, Discussion Leader — In-person

We are all tangled up together in a great web of life that is woven with beauty and hardship, love and loss, thriving and struggle. How do we tend well to the weaving so that all of us are held in care? Rev. Molly Housh Gordon will be joined by Violet Vonder Haar, Jamila Bachelder, … Continue reading “Weaving Our Lives” – UUA General Assembly Worship Service – Rev. Molly Housch Gordon, Main Speaker

When we begin something, we almost always know it will end. What we almost never know is just how. At Rev. Sue Browning’s final service as UUCR’s minister, she will reflect on her seven years of ministry with our congregation and consider the art of a good good-bye.  CLICK HERE for link to YouTube recorded service

Please bring poetry to share; if you have favorite words but would prefer someone else to read them, that can be arranged. If the “dog ate your words of wisdom,” you might have to listen to one hour of Robert Frost and Mary Oliver! Vida Morley, Discussion Leader