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“It’s a Celebration!” – M.Q. Riding & other UUCR members, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

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Winding up the summer programs, the August 31st Sunday service will be a bit different. A small group of members will be leading the service, which will be a celebration about the upcoming church year. There will be brunchy treats and light refreshments while we talk about activities planned and those that we might do (not … Continue reading “It’s a Celebration!” – M.Q. Riding & other UUCR members, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

“2,600 Years of Buddhism” – Dr. J. P. Agrawal, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

This discussion is not about the long history of Buddhism. It is about how a good meditation session is difficult to accomplish due to an ever-wandering mind. I will show a video first to prime your mind towards meditation and then open for discussion on your experience and input. If time permits, I will show … Continue reading “2,600 Years of Buddhism” – Dr. J. P. Agrawal, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“End-of-Life Decisions” – Connie Schroth, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Advance planning for our end-of-life can be an important part of living. It can provide guidance for our families, loved ones, and caregivers during the difficult time leading up to our death. If documented and shared, it can help ensure that we get the care we want and avoid what we don’t want. But where … Continue reading “End-of-Life Decisions” – Connie Schroth, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

Please join Nancy and Rev. Kathryn this Sunday as we explore worship at UUCR. Every worship service is a harmony of what we each bring to and need from our time together. What is most meaningful for you? This is a powerful opportunity to hear what is most meaningful to other congregation members. We come … Continue reading “What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

“Book Discussion: The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk” – Deb Reid, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“An epic novel set in 21st-century California about love and war, body and spirit, freedom and slavery, and the future of human life itself.” This is a fictional novel that so clearly represents where we are today as a human race… as we struggle in a world that is a mix of hope, compassion, and … Continue reading “Book Discussion: The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk” – Deb Reid, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Summer Reading Book Discussion” – Amy Warner, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Our annual sharing of good books we’ve read lately—or of favorite books not so recently read—is the focus of the discussion on Sunday, July 6th. Please come prepared to talk for three to four minutes about your book. No need to bring the physical book, but please bring the title and author(s) so that we can … Continue reading “Summer Reading Book Discussion” – Amy Warner, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse” – Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Our conversation will consider some of the actual and potential benefits of AI and some of the disruptive and existential threats that the technology poses. My prepared portion will include a definition, a brief history, and a summary of some of the positive and negative outcomes that we are already experiencing. I will encourage the participants to … Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse” – Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY