March 02, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out
With host, J. Wynn, at Carraba's at Hamilton Place.
March 04, 2005
40 Questions Discussion Group
Join Reverend Briere as he leads this meditation and discussion group for Lent.
March 06, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Views of Contemporary Judaism - Irven Resnick
This forum is presented by Irven Resnick, a professor of Judaic Studies at UTC. His specialty is Judaism in Medieval History, so his views are enlightened by his knowledge of how things got to be as they are today.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Topic: The sUUper Bowl
Leader: Rev. Jeff Briere
BOT Member: Carolyn Moore
Greeters: Jesse Mozzini & Danielle Justice
Ushers: Daniel Justice
Chancel Decor: Mary Hunter
Music: Steve Hollingsworth & Marcia Jenison
Refreshments: Velma Whittle
This service was scheduled for January 30th, but cancelled due to nasty weather. Please read this short article about this service. The REV. JEFF BRIERE leads this service of community–building.
The Laramie Project
Kate and Jeff Briere invite you to join them for a performance of The Laramie Project at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday March 6 at 2:30 pm. The play concerns life in Laramie, Wyoming in the wake of the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in 1998. Jeff performed in The Laramie Project at General Assembly in Quebec in 2001. Grace Episcopal is located at 20 Belvoir Avenue, less than a mile from our church.
March 07, 2005
Twisted Knitters
The Twisted Knitters k-meet on K-Monday, K-March 7 at 7 pm. Bring your k-projects and k-yarn for a knight of koffee, konversation and, of kourse, knitting!
March 09, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out
With host, Franks, at Sweet Basil on Brainerd Rd.
March 11, 2005
40 Questions Discussion Group
Join Reverend Briere as he leads this meditation and discussion group for Lent.
March 12, 2005
CHIONS
The CHIONS speaker on March 12 at 10:30 am is Kate McQueen. Her topic is Knowingness versus Transcendental Wisdom verus Knowledge. After receiving her Masters Degree in Mathematics, Kate spent 18 years at Ananda Ashram in New York where she was given a name meaning “intelligence surpassing transcendental wisdom.” Please join us for this interesting program.
March 13, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: The Meaning of Life - Claire Hall
This forum is presented by CLAIRE HALE. Using a set of books published by Time-Life, she will facilitate our examination of this essential topic using statements about the meaning of life as expressed by numerous world leaders.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Topic: Radical Hospitality
Leader: Rev. Barbara Jamestone, PhD
BOT Member: Karl Hunt
Greeters: Eleanor Hull & Peggy Cottam
Ushers: Bill Hull
Chancel Decor: Mary Hunter
Music: Linda Pehlman
Refreshments: TBA
Today the REV. BARBARA JAMESTONE, PhD, graces our pulpit. In his book Reaching Out: Three Movements of the Spirit, Henri Nouwen wrote that we must move from hostility to hospitality in order to grow as persons and groups. What are the obstacles to hospi-tality among Unitarian Universalists? What does hospitality look like? How might a radical hospitality transform us, our congregations, and the part of the world which we touch?
March 16, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out
With hosts, Steve & Daidee, at Southern Star at Warehouse Row/Market St.
March 17, 2005
Book Club
The Book Club will meet at the church on Thursday, March 17, 7 pm at the church. The book under discussion is Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. This is an excellent tale about a boy and a tiger and a lifeboat. It has many levels and meanings, so we hope you can join the discussion. Everyone is invited.
March 18, 2005
Women's Group
Linda Pehlman
In the Church Lobby: The Vagina Monologues
40 Questions Discussion Group
Join Reverend Briere as he leads this meditation and discussion group for Lent.
March 19, 2005
mUUsic Jam
If you play a musical instrument—guitar, mandolin, flute, drums or kazoo, if you like to play or sing, please join us for the next mUUsic jam. Everyone is invited and players of all skill levels are welcome. Even if you just want to listen, please join us. March 19th, 3:30 pm at the church. Bring music or chord charts.
March 20, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Are There Unacceptable Beliefs? - Steve Hollingsworth and Helen Solomon
This forum is presented by STEVE HOLLINGSWORTH and HELEN SOLOMON. Unitarian Universalists espouse the use of “freedom, reason, and tolerance” in forming our beliefs. If there are some beliefs that should not be accepted in our church, then where do we draw the line? Steve and Helen will debate the topic and they encourage your opinions as well.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Topic: Buddhism in 20 Minutes
Leader: Rev. Jeff Briere
BOT Member: Fred Tregaskis
Greeters: Cody Keith & Kay Spehar
Ushers: John Spehar
Chancel Decor: Mary Hunter
Music: Evelyn Wood
Refreshments: TBA
This year we have briefly examined the major beliefs of Christianity and Islam, looking for points of connection with Unitarian Universalism. Today, the REV. JEFF BRIERE will give Buddhism a 20–minute workout and in April, Judaism.
Pot Luck
March 20th is our Pot Luck Sunday. Please stay after the service for food and fellowship.
March 23, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out
With host, R. Ralston, at Town & Country on N. Market St.
March 25, 2005
40 Questions Discussion Group
Join Reverend Briere as he leads this meditation and discussion group for Lent.
March 27, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Our Church School Curriculum - Dolores Wood
This forum is presented by DOLORES WOOD, our director of Religious Education. Dolores will explain the teaching methods of the “Way Cool Sunday School” and how this reflects her philosophy of being with children.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Topic: Membership Sunday
Leader: Rev. Jeff Briere
BOT Member: Leslie Walters
Greeters: Dottie Antman & Margaret Hudson
Ushers: Elaine Hill
Chancel Decor: Mary Hunter
Music: Linda Pehlman
Refreshments: TBA
Today we welcome 12 new members to our church. In this service we’ll also celebrate Easter and the coming of spring.
March 30, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out
With host, L. Adler, at Shalimar on Lee Hwy.