Open discussion about how we grow our empathy for people who do not reciprocate healthy empathy.

On Sunday, August 18th, I’ll be sharing on the topic of near death experiences. If you have a spare 35 minutes to listen to a video, may I suggest an interesting one by Rosemary Thornton, “Clinically Dead for 10 Minutes” (CLICK HERE). I’ll be starting the meeting at 10.

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