We will explore competing American civic values. Finding balance between these values can often lead to conflict but… conflict isn’t all bad. The trick is to be productive rather than destructive. Remembering what it took to “become us” — to become a citizenry– is a good start. Musician is Dave Cravotta. Coffee hour hosts are … Continue reading Becoming Us
Where you are is more than a physical location. “Place” is an ensemble concept and form of social capital that defines us. Is our society evolving away from a sense of place? Musicians are Bill and Brenda Sutton.
Members and friends are invited to bring their favorite poem to share. Original poetry also encouraged! Musician is Aly Ritter. Coffee hour hosts are Alyson and Tasha Ritter.
Rev. Dennis McCarty, who blogs as the “Gentle Atheist,” will ponder “Is the Bible Good or Evil?” With state legislatures around the country thinking about legalizing Bible study in public schools, we need to know more about this influential text, how it has been used, and what’s actually in it. Rev. McCarty will look at … Continue reading Is the Bible Good or Evil?
The number of variants of Christianity has grown as the demographic weight of Christianity tipped toward the global South. Come learn about the amaNazaretha, a church of the African Reformation, and what it might teach us regarding our cultural narratives about religion. Joel is M.Div, Sabbatical minister at UU Church of Muncie, a former history … Continue reading The amaNazaretha and the Boundaries of Religious Tolerance
This sermon will explore the tremendous impact of the humanist movement on 20th century Unitarian Universalism, which welcomed atheists and agnostics into our religious tradition. How did humanist thinking about God and the universe help shape our ideas about freedom and responsibility? How does it continue to challenge us today? And what do Star Trek … Continue reading Humanism: Freedom and Responsibility
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Catholic meaning universal. Helen will talk about the Roman Catholic Womanpriest movement and trends toward ecumenism, even cosmic Christianity, going back to Vatican II and before.
… Feeling Safe in a Threatening World What do we do to help us feel safe in these uncertain times? What role does fear play in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning? And is it always necessary to live fearlessly?
The number of variants of Christianity has grown as the demographic weight of Christianity tipped toward the global South. Come learn about the amaNazaretha, a church of the African Reformation, and what it might teach us regarding our cultural narratives about religion. Joel is a M.Div, Sabbatical Minister at UU Church of Muncie, and former … Continue reading Religions of Africa
