2 March 2014                     Seven Deadly Sins

Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate John Marfy

This morning we begin our exploration of sin and evil with a reflection on the social dimensions of sin as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi.  Come join us as we reflect on the ways in which we are complicit as well as on the ways in which we can participate in our collective liberation.

 

 

9 March 2014                     Do You Take Confession?

Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Joel Slater

Every now and again someone asks me whether Unitarian Universalist ministers take confession.  This morning we’ll consider the question as well as the experience behind the question.  This morning we look at the personal dimensions of sin.

 

 

23 March 2014                   If Earth Could Speak

Led by Rev. Melissa Carvill Ziemer and Worship Associate Mary Lou Holly

We end our exploration of sin and evil by considering what the earth might say about this subject if the earth could speak.

 

 

30 March 2014                   Generosity of Spirit

Led by Rev. Elaine Strawn, Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wayne County

What if generosity means a deep call from within-what energizes you, calls you to share from yourself, challenges you to leave your mark on a better world?

 

We are regularly faced with moral choices, big and small.  How should we respond to a tricky family or relationship situation?  What is the right thing to do when faced with a dilemma at work? What is the most ethical course for a community, state, or nation to follow, and how much are we prepared to invest in advocating for that course? How should morality or ethics enter our consumer decisions? How do we treat others?  How can we follow the values of our Unitarian Universalist faith tradition?

 

Rev. Melissa will lead this course using curricula from the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Tapestry of Faith resources.  The course will meet from 7-9 pm on the following Thursdays in Fessenden Hall:  2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3 and 4/10.  Participants will be invited to consider frameworks from various schools of ethical thought.  Those who attend regularly will derive the most benefit, but each session can stand on its own for those who prefer to drop in.

 

 

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Finish Reading: Chasing Ice – Movie & Discussion – Friday, Feb. 21 7:00 PM

 

Green Sanctuary February Heat: Bring your energy, experience, and creative ideas to the continuing UUCK Green Sanctuary process. Think back on your involvement in green activities over the last decade or so. On February 16^th during coffee hour we will document our progress in becoming greener as individuals and as a congregation. We will note projects and activities on a timeline along the East wall of Fessenden Hall.

Scheduling on February 16 connects us to the 2014 Interfaith Power & Light National Preach-In on Climate Change (“Doing Our Part”) and to Valentine’s Day weekend.  As Preach-In participants we will write and send cards on behalf of the Earth to Members of Congress. To further generate heat we will write love letters to the Earth and post them on the giant new globe hanging in Fessenden Hall. 

Next steps? Friday, February 21 at 7pm:  Free screening and discussion of the acclaimed film Chasing Ice.

All friends of the earth are invited to these events! Environmentally friendly refreshments included. For further information contact Mary Lou Holly: 330 673 4937.