With so many factors in life completely out of our control, how can we make a difference? By spreading joy. What if you aren’t happy yourself? Are there ways to find joy within and around you? In this Sunday service we’ll consider the options of how to build joy in your life and share it … Continue reading “Spreading Joy” – M.Q. Riding, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
This service will be an introduction to Chalice Circles, which are small discussion groups. We will talk about the recommended structure and protocol of Chalice Circles and seek feedback about discussion topics. If there is interest, Michael Morris and M.Q. Riding will be co-facilitating a Chalice Circle this coming September.
Depending on the number of participants and the will of the congregation, this discussion will take one of two forms: In either scenario, questions might include:
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
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
Longtime UU and 42-year Fountain Artist Joe Weinstein shares a new performance art Diversity Project he calls Wide Awakes 2025 that uses universal themes of empathy and compassion in the soul and conscience of America and symbols based on the 1860 Wide Awakes movement that helped elect Abraham Lincoln and end slavery. Wear a cape, … Continue reading “Wide Awakes 2025” – Joe Weinstein, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
We invite you to share your personal stories about how new government policies are affecting you and people you know. The goal is to encourage informed, respectful discussion, from diverse perspectives, to sharpen our understanding of the issues and identify common interests. We aim to expand this exercise to our larger community.
Racism is not only alive in the U.S. today it is being encouraged by the government. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been wiped from government documents and web sites. Corporations and universities are being forced to change DEI policies or forfeit government contracts and grants. Black and brown people are being swept up my … Continue reading “Anti-racism Activism” – Philip Dutton and Emma Buchman, Co-Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY
“Poetry can be powerful because it succinctly puts a voice to our innermost feelings. It is also the voice of the soul and helps provide a dialogue for our feelings, thoughts, and observations. People tend to turn to writing and reading poetry when they’re in the midst of powerful feelings or challenging times. Some of … Continue reading “Our Annual Poetry Reading Service” – Vida Morley, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
Many of us feel pretty burned out on the idea of self-care, and community care may not always seem accessible. How can we rethink the models we’ve been given, and merge both experience and science to help us sustain ourselves and each other in these times? Join us as we explore nuanced and sustainable care … Continue reading “Beyond Self-care: Radical Care for Dangerous Times” – Heather Petit, Guest Speaker — In-person & Zoom
