May 01, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Ethics of Death and Dying - Don Klinefelter
For this retired UTC teacher of religion, ethics is his favorite aspect. Join us for his interesting presentation.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
At the last auction, Leslie “Moneybags” Walters emptied her purse and made the high bid for a service on the topic of her choice. She wanted to hear something about pagan beliefs and the resurgence of earth–centered spirituality. The Rev. JEFF BRIERE is happy to redeem her bid slip with this service. This service occurs on May Day, and Dolores has designs for making a May Pole. It will also be our annual Flower Communion. Please bring a small bouquet with you to church.
May 02, 2005
Twisted Knitters
The Twisted Knitters meet on Monday, May 2nd at 7 pm. Bring your kprojects and kyarn for a knight of koffee, konversation and, of kourse, knitting!
May 03, 2005
New UU
The Rev. Jeff Briere will offer a course for new members and for those interested in learning a little bit more about Unitarian Universalism. The New UU is a class covering the history of Unitarianism and Universalism, the history of this church and your own religious journey.
May 04, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out at Carraba's at Hamilton Place, with host J. Wynn.
May 08, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Life After Death - William Montgomery
Our expert on this subject is the teacher of World Religions at GPS.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service - Mother's Day
For our Mother’s Day service, please bring a photo of your mother, if you have one. We’ll display them during the service. We also ask you to write down, on a 3x5 card in 25 words or less, the best lesson your mother ever taught you and bring the card to church. If you cannot do that, then write the best lesson you ever learned from a woman old enough to be your mother.
May 09, 2005
Acting Out!
Kate Briere is Acting Out. Really. She’d like you to join her for a series of scene studies in dramatic literature. This is sorta like a book club discussion, only with live action. No dramatic training or special skills required—Kate will tell you all you need to know. The sessions are scheduled at 7 pm for three Mondays in May— the 9th, 16th & the 23rd.
May 10, 2005
New UU
The Rev. Jeff Briere will offer a course for new members and for those interested in learning a little bit more about Unitarian Universalism. The New UU is a class covering the history of Unitarianism and Universalism, the history of this church and your own religious journey.
May 11, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out at La Altena on Main St, with host L. Adler.
May 12, 2005
Theatre Night
The Book Club invites everyone for an evening of theatre on May 12th at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. The play is A Lesson Before Dying based on the book by Earnest Gaines. Curtain is 7 pm and plans are afoot to get together after the show. Call the Box Office 423/267-8534 to reserve your tickets.
May 14, 2005
mUUsic Jam
The mUUsic jammers meet Saturday May 14th at 3 pm. Anyone who plays an instrument or sings is welcome to join us. Any style of music is acceptable, and all levels of musical skill are expected. Bring sheet music or chord charts for your favorite songs and take home new songs and good memories.
May 15, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Caring for End of Life Patients - Representative from Hospice
A representative from Hospice will tell us what they have learned from hands-on-experience.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
The Rev. JEFF BRIERE will dip in to the question box and pull out questions during this service. The Question Box resides on the round table, so please drop your questions into the box.
May 16, 2005
Acting Out!
Kate Briere is Acting Out. Really. She’d like you to join her for a series of scene studies in dramatic literature. This is sorta like a book club discussion, only with live action. No dramatic training or special skills required—Kate will tell you all you need to know. The sessions are scheduled at 7 pm for three Mondays in May— the 9th, 16th & the 23rd.
May 17, 2005
New UU
The Rev. Jeff Briere will offer a course for new members and for those interested in learning a little bit more about Unitarian Universalism. The New UU is a class covering the history of Unitarianism and Universalism, the history of this church and your own religious journey.
May 18, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out at Harrison Bay State Park off Hwy 58, with host R. Ralston.
May 19, 2005
Book Club
The Book Club has selected Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides for the May 19 meeting at 7:00 p.m. You are invited to join us for the discussion and fellowship.
May 20, 2005
Women's Group
Kate Briere
In the Church Lobby: The Queen's Cloak
New Member BBQ
The Membership Committee and the Fellowship Com¬mittee have arranged a barbecue for new members and the Board of Trustees. We encourage new members who joined recently and those who joined last fall (You know who you are) to attend this casual family event. It will be at the church on Friday, May 20th at 6:30 pm. Please contact the office. Leslie Walters or Jeff Briere for more information.
May 22, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: The American Way of Death - Funeral Consumer Alliance
The story of our County’s funeral industry will be brought to us by leaders of the local Funeral Consumers Alliance.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
In 1981, David Morris and his father co-founded Habitat International, a successful carpet company. Able, a book detailing their unusual journey, was published this year. Their answer to the question of success—We hire people no one else will—is a story for all ages. It is an answer exemplifying respect for the dignity and worth of each and every individual.
May 23, 2005
Acting Out!
Kate Briere is Acting Out. Really. She’d like you to join her for a series of scene studies in dramatic literature. This is sorta like a book club discussion, only with live action. No dramatic training or special skills required—Kate will tell you all you need to know. The sessions are scheduled at 7 pm for three Mondays in May— the 9th, 16th & the 23rd.
May 25, 2005
Night Out
Wednesday Night Out at Chef Lin on S Terrace Rd, with host K. Slawson.
May 29, 2005
Morning Groups
Sunday discussion forum - Channing Room: Opposing Beliefs as Death Approaches
The ending of a PBS film about the philosophies of Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis.
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room
Each group meets at 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
The Rev. JEFF BRIERE will lead a service of memory for those who have died within the last year and for those whose deaths are still with us. We will also re–dedicate the Memorial Garden.