Martin Luther King at 90: Are We Living the Dream
Musician is Anne Johnson.
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Out of the Ashes
Musicians are Bill and Brenda Sutton.
The Problem with Chanukah
This holiday is widely celebrated as a joyous celebration of the victory of the Jews against their Greek oppressors, and the miracle of the oil burning for eight days in the Temple. However, the rabbis, over the past two thousand years, have had issues with celebrating a military victory over a spiritual one. Evidence of … Continue reading The Problem with Chanukah
Refugees at Christmas Time
… Reflections from the Border. Musician is Aly Ritter.
A Unitarian Christmas
Christmas has not always been a major Christian holiday. As a response to Garrison’s Keillor’s Scrooge-like request “Nonbelievers, Please Leave Christmas Alone,” this sermon by Rev. Steven Epperson examines the Christian resistance to Christmas celebrations through history and the role 19th Century Unitarians played in the development of the holiday as we know it. Musician … Continue reading A Unitarian Christmas
Return to the Earth
Musician is Sam Carman.
Food Offerings for the Forgiving Temple
Rev. Dennis McCarty will mark the Sunday before Thanksgiving with “Food Offerings for the Forgiving Temple,” an examination of how we evolved to eat what we eat. Rev. Dennis is a compulsive eater who has struggled with weight his whole life. Thanksgiving is our holiday most dedicated to food and eating, so it always brings … Continue reading Food Offerings for the Forgiving Temple
Generational Labels, Weaponized Language
The tagline “Ok Boomer” is quickly rising to the popularity level of the “Millennials are Killing Industries” headlines. Consider with us what brought about the two polarizing movements, the differences between them and how generational labels are weaponized to perpetuate power inequalities in our American culture. Natalie Brake is a life-long learner, advocate for diversity, … Continue reading Generational Labels, Weaponized Language
First Nations Last
The state of peoples of First Nations, particularly those living on reservations, is tragic. By every social and economic measure, First Nations are last in our country. Our UU values call us to act. Together we’ll explore some ways that we can be allies to First Nations. Skylark and Larry Prather are musicians.
Healing Mercies
Outside the spotlight of the national health care reform debate, religious communities are actively caring for their neighbors’ health and wellness. Drawing on a project with two inner-city churches, David Craig will share lessons about people’s experiences with Indiana’s Medicaid expansion, the Healthy Indiana Plan, and the power of relationship-building and community voice to generate … Continue reading Healing Mercies