April 02, 2006
Daylight Saving's Time
Remember that Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, April 2nd. Set your clocks one hour ahead before going to bed Saturday, April 1st. (This isn’t an April Fools joke!)
Morning Groups
Discussion Forum - Channing Room: A “Spiritual” Look at Evolution
The lead article in the spring issue of the national UU World magazine takes a “spiritual” look at evolution. Richard Ralston will lead our discussion based on this article. 9:30
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall 9:30
Pagan Study Group - "Science Room" 9:30
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room 9:15
Worship Service
Faith Without Certainty
Liberal religion is committed to individual freedom of conscience and a greater sense of community. How the two strands interweave in our church is the subject of this service led by the Rev. Jeff Briere.
April 04, 2006
The New UU
In April, the Rev. Jeff Briere will conduct an orientation program for new members and for people who wish to know more about Unitarian Universalism and this church. The New UU consists of three meetings, April 4, 11 and 18, at 7 pm at the church.
Topics to be covered include your own religious journey, an abbreviated history of Unitarian Universalism and this church, and the governance structure of the church and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Time is provided to ask and answer questions.
To sign up, use the roster on the minister’s door or send a message to the minister.
April 05, 2006
Wednesday Night Out
Do you enjoy eating delicious food, conversing with intelligent people, and having a night out? Then Wednesday Night Out is for you! Meet your fellow church members and friends each Wednesday for dinner at 6:30 with every one going Dutch. This week, we will be at Bones on East Brainerd Rd. Contact Leslie Walters or the church office for more information.
April 08, 2006
CHIONS
On April 8 from 10:30-12:00, CHIONS will meet at the church. Dr. Olin Ivey, Associate for Stewardship and Outreach at Pilgrim Congregational Church (UCC), will be speaking on Creating a Sustainable Society. Dr. Ivey defines a sustainable society as “attempting to live in conscious concert with nature.”
Each participant is asked to come prepared to share one aspect of his or her life which demonstrates how to live sustainably on a daily basis. What does sustainability mean for my own life?
April 09, 2006
Morning Groups
Discussion Forum - Channing Room: A Hindu’s View of Christianity
This insightful forum will be led by Sumeet Makhijani. 9:30
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall 9:30
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room 9:15
Worship Service
How to Read the Bible
Knowing how to read the Bible is more than knowing to read top to bottom, left to right. In this service, the Rev. Jeff Briere introduces a method to read the Bible using a historical and critical eye and understanding the culture in which and for which it was written.
April 11, 2006
The New UU
In April, the Rev. Jeff Briere will conduct an orientation program for new members and for people who wish to know more about Unitarian Universalism and this church. The New UU consists of three meetings, April 4, 11 and 18, at 7 pm at the church.
Topics to be covered include your own religious journey, an abbreviated history of Unitarian Universalism and this church, and the governance structure of the church and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Time is provided to ask and answer questions.
To sign up, use the roster on the minister’s door or send a message to the minister.
April 12, 2006
Wednesday Night Out
Do you enjoy eating delicious food, conversing with intelligent people, and having a night out? Then Wednesday Night Out is for you! Meet your fellow church members and friends each Wednesday for dinner at 6:30 with every one going Dutch. This week, we will be at Swasdee at 4008 St Elmo Ave. Contact Leslie Walters or the church office for more information.
April 14, 2006
Passover Seder
Our annual Passover Seder dinner is scheduled for Friday, April 14 at 6:30 pm. Since children play an important role at Passover we are especially eager to have young families join us. We will read from a modern UU-friendly Haggadah and eat traditional foods. Matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, charoset (a wonderful mix of apples, wine, nuts, and honey), beef brisket, chicken, and an array of scrumptious unleavened desserts will be provided by the "committee." Wine and grape juice will also be provided. Participants are asked to bring a vegetable or salad to feed about eight people. This is a kosher event-as much as possible-so please don't use or bring any dairy, bread or other flour products. If in doubt, just ask Lee Adler, Helen Solomon, or Daidee Springer. In addition to bringing a vegetable or salad there will be charge of $6 per adult, $3 for children aged 4-12, and children under 4 are free. To reserve your place at the table, please notify the office by Monday, April 10. This is always an inspiring, fun, and fulfilling (pun intended) event. Come one, come all.
April 16, 2006
Morning Groups
Discussion Forum - Channing Room: Varieties of Christianity in America
On this Sunday, one of the most sacred Christian holidays, we will examine the various manifestations of Christianity in America. The discussion will be led by Ed Lewis. 9:30
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall 9:30
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room 9:15
Worship Service (Easter)
A Short, but Comprehensive History
Of Easter, Including Bunnies, Eggs,
Pastel Colors, and Fuzzy Little Ducklings
Easter is another of those pagan festivals co–opted by the early Christian church. The Rev. Jeff Briere leads this service, which will explore the pagan associations, the continuity of springtime festivals, and the hope we all feel at this time of the year.
Come and join us on the bunny trail! Easter Sunday is April the 16th and we are going to celebrate with an old fashioned Egg Roll, Candy Hunt and Easter Bonnet (or cap) parade! So join us after service in your Easter best for a very hoppy time! (If it threatens to rain our parade and festivities will be moved inside).
April 18, 2006
The New UU
In April, the Rev. Jeff Briere will conduct an orientation program for new members and for people who wish to know more about Unitarian Universalism and this church. The New UU consists of three meetings, April 4, 11 and 18, at 7 pm at the church.
Topics to be covered include your own religious journey, an abbreviated history of Unitarian Universalism and this church, and the governance structure of the church and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Time is provided to ask and answer questions.
To sign up, use the roster on the minister’s door or send a message to the minister.
April 19, 2006
Wednesday Night Out
Do you enjoy eating delicious food, conversing with intelligent people, and having a night out? Then Wednesday Night Out is for you! Meet your fellow church members and friends each Wednesday for dinner at 6:30 with every one going Dutch. This week, we will be at Jalapeño’s on Brainerd Rd. Contact Leslie Walters or the church office for more information.
April 20, 2006
Book Club
The Book Club will meet on April 20, 7:00pm. The discussion will be on Zadie Smith’s book titled White Teeth. Everyone is invited to participate and to suggest books for the next three months.
April 23, 2006
IFHN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
Morning Groups
Discussion Forum - Channing Room: “Noble Truths” of Buddhism
In a joint session with the Buddhist study group, we will consider the first two “noble truths” of Buddhism—the first which concerns life’s “suffering” and the second which contributes the suffering to “desire.” We will discuss how we as modern Americans can eliminate “desire” from our lives. Rene Lorraine will serve as moderator. Note, this forum begins at 9:15
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall 9:30
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room 9:15
Worship Service
The Left Hand of God
Over the past several years, we have seen what the Right Hand of God has achieved in this country. The Rev. Jeff Briere believes it’s time to call upon the Left Hand of God to achieve a more hopeful and compassionate worldview, and to develop a more progressive spiritual dimension of our lives.
April 24, 2006
IFHN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
April 25, 2006
IFHN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
April 26, 2006
IHFN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
Wednesday Night Out
Do you enjoy eating delicious food, conversing with intelligent people, and having a night out? Then Wednesday Night Out is for you! Meet your fellow church members and friends each Wednesday for dinner at 6:30 with every one going Dutch. This week, we will be at Nagoya at 4921 Brainerd Rd. Contact Leslie Walters or the church office for more information.
April 27, 2006
IHFN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
April 28, 2006
IHFN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
April 29, 2006
IHFN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
April 30, 2006
IHFN Week
The Interfaith Hospitality Network at UUCC starts again from April 23rd - 30th. Say YES! when our new co-coordinators, Marge Pasch & Harold Linn call on YOU!
(See sign-up sheet for details on times!)
Morning Groups
Discussion Forum - Channing Room: Sex Education
This forum will discuss an article from the winter edition of the UU World, which was titled, “Sex Education Helps Save the World.” 9:30
Music group rehearsal - Livingston Hall 9:30
Buddhist study group - Jefferson Room 9:15
Worship Service
Love and Marbles
Rich Dwyer will deliver a sermon titled Love and Marbles written by the Rev. Jane Rzepka of the Church of the Larger Fellowship.