In honor of Mothers Day, Rev. Dennis will preach on “Mothers of the Nation.” There have been strong women throughout world history, and some of them have gone on to rule countries. Rev. Dennis will look at a couple of past “Mothers of the Nation,” the ancient Roman Livia Drusilla and America’s own Dolly Madison, … Continue reading Mothers of the Nation
Maurice Young is a homeless advocate. This talk will briefly chronicle a journey from one “serving-self” to happily “serving-others”. Musician is Sam Carman. Coffee hour hosts are Brad Uebinger and Cathy Haskett.
… The Teachings of John Shelby Spong. The word “God” can be a hot-button for many Unitarian Universalists. But maverick retired Episcopal bishop John Shelby Spong, whose best-known book is “Why Christianity Must Change or Die,” gives us some new ways of looking at the concept. He says, “I can tell no one who God … Continue reading Humans Wrote the Bible, God Wrote Life
Tasha will read a sermon by Rev. Gary Kowalski on Easter. We will be doing a flower communion. Bring a sample of your garden to share. Musicians are Skylark and Larry Prather. Coffee hour hosts are Beth McCreary-Jones and Ryan Jones and Beverly Marker.
Musicians are Bill and Brenda Sutton. Coffee hour hosts are Annie Johnson and April Lashbrook.
… A Jewish Hoosier’s Perspective. Warren is Wabash College Professor of English, emeritus, and John P. Collett Chair in Rhetoric, emeritus. Musician is Sam Carman. Coffee hour hosts are Anne Burget and Mike Clement.
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?
