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“Your Favorite Piece of Music” – Linda Weimer, Discussion Leader — In-person
“Anti-racism and white supremacy – What have we learned? Let’s share our stories and how we’ve grown.” – Philip Dutton, Discussion Leader — In-person
“Sleeping with the Enemy” – Diane Shields, 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
“Weaving Our Lives” – UUA General Assembly Worship Service – Rev. Molly Housch Gordon, Main Speaker
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
“The Art of Good-bye” – Rev. Sue Browning, Minister (final service) — In-person & Zoom
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
“Annual Poetry Share” – Vida Morley, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
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
“The Philosophy of Struwwelpeter” – M. Q. Riding, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY
We’ll be reading from the book Struwwelpeter and discussing how norms have changed in bringing up young people through the years to today. M.Q. Riding, Discussion Leader
“Why We Build Memorials” – Rachel Evans, Guest Speaker — In-Person & Zoom
Our country has been grappling with memorials—who should remain high on our pillars and who should be brought down. But what within us longs for memorials? Why do we want to valorize admired figures and build them into statues? Together, we will explore why we need to memorialize our heroes as well as why we … Continue reading “Why We Build Memorials” – Rachel Evans, Guest Speaker — In-Person & Zoom
“Protests, Demonstrations, and Marches” & Our Annual Flower Communion – Rev. Sue Browning Minister — In-Person & Zoom
Before major changes in history, there are often significant acts of protest. Such times come with risk. Back in 1965, UU minister James Reeb was murdered when he went to Selma to support Dr. King. At this service with Rev. Sue Browning, we’ll reflect on the realities of groups gathering to advocate for change. In … Continue reading “Protests, Demonstrations, and Marches” & Our Annual Flower Communion – Rev. Sue Browning Minister — In-Person & Zoom