Our last family movie night will be devoted to that old favorite, SINBAD THE SAILOR! We will begin with a cartoon, “Popeye meets Sinbad the Sailor, then, the legendary dancer GENE KELLY takes on Sinbad in a combination of live action and dance from the 1950 feature film “Invitation to the Dance”. Then comes our feature, “The Golden Voyage of Sinbad” from the famous special effects artist Ray Harryhausen, add in a few surprises, and a good time will be had by all. This is a pot luck affair, so feel free to bring in your favorite movie food.
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April 18th Spiritual Cinema, 7:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M. in Fessenden Hall, “Cave of Silken Web” (CANCELED)
Cave of Silken Web is a Buddhist comedy, created in China by the same people who created the Oscar winning film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. This movie is inspired by the Chinese epic poem “Journey to the West”. The story has the monk Tripitama, accompanied by The Monkey King Hanuman, and a talking pig, try to resist the worldly temptations of the Spider Women. These temptations are presented as a satire on western materialism. While the first two hold their own, the pig spirit is far too sensual to resist! See what happens when he tries to pose as his teacher, and enjoy all the forbidden joys! A true 
laugh riot!
April 4th Spiritual Cinema in Fessenden Hall,7p.m.
In honor of the upcoming holiday, we will show the 1972 comedy musical GODSPELL. This joyful film retells the Easter story in the times of the Hippie Movement. It distills all that is best in the Christian stories. It is all welcoming, all inclusive. Seasonal treats will be provided.Screening Lost in Detention
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent will host the next gathering of the William Williams Project (formerly the Sacred Conversation on Race) for a screening of the PBS Frontline video Lost in Detention followed by community conversation. Lost in Detention is a documentary by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa which “examines the impact of the Obama Administration’s controversial get-tough immigration policy.” We will reserve some time at the end of our gathering to discuss next steps in planning for the future of this group.
We will be meeting from 4pm to 6pm on Sunday, March 18 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent, 230 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240. There is parking behind the church in a gravel lot. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Please contact the church with questions or for additional information.
Spiritual Cinema, March 21st, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 P.M. Topic: Stereotyping
Our March Spiritual Cinema will explore the damage done by stereotyping of all kinds, racial, gender,gblt, and other forms of mass media stereotyping. We will show fifties sit-coms Amos n’ Andy and Car 54 Where Are You? to illustrate the kind of biases and bigotries that still affect us all. Each short film will be followed by discussion of the issues raised by this material. Some snacks will be provided, but this is not a pot-luck affair. All materials shown are g-rated, children are encouraged to come and share their reactions to art that has shaped the world in which they are growing up. Please be aware that this material has been chosen preciously because it is offensive!
Family Movie Night, March 23rd,7 P.M. to 9 p.m.(+)
Our March 23rd family movie is a collection of Star Trek parodies. No, we won’t show any actual Star Trek, but we will show famous take offs on Star Trek, like the legendary seventies spoof Quark, “Where no Fan has gone Before” from Futurama, plus the movie serials that inspired the t.v. show, Captain Video and Buck Rogers. Unfortunately,we can not show our planned movie, Galaxy Quest, due to copyright issues .This just leaves us more time for Star Trek parodies and inspirations. These will include “Space Patrol”,which is often called “The Star Trek of the Fifties”,animated cartoons, and much more. This is a potluck affair, while some food will be provided, please bring in your favorite dishes.
Spiritual Cinema, Wed. Feb 15th
The Invention of Lying is the movie being shown at 7:30 p.m., Wed. Feb. 15th. in Fessenden Hall. This movie is about the only man who can lie in a world where everyone must tell the truth. After an act of kindness, he backs into creating Religion, then must explain why bad things happen if “The Big Man In The Sky” is responsible for all that happens. This hilarious story looks at mankind’s need to believe in something from a very compassionate perspective. As always, a discussion will follow the film.
Menu For The Future
A six-week Adult Religious Exploration series will begin on February 12th during second service. “Menu For The Future” will explore issues relating to food, production, sustainability, health, environmental effects, and more. Each session will begin at 11:00 a.m. This series has been created by Andrew Rome as part of the “Sustainable Cleveland 2018: Year of Food” project. Contact Mr. Rome for more information at [email protected]. A course book is part of this series; information on it can be found at http://www.nwei.org/discussion_courses/course-offerings/menu-for-the-future.
Envisioning Tomorrow, January 29th, 2012
Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer with Karen Lapidus, Director of Religious Education and Mary Lou Holly, Worship Associate –
We strive to celebrate together in multi-generational community at least once per month. This Sunday our children and youth will join us for our services as we envision tomorrow together. We will also be joyfully celebrating the dedications and blessings of Paxton Rex Beale (first service) and Kailani Song Li Walker (second service)!
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Annual Chili Cook Off
Phoenix Witness Project
Check out this story about the efforts of David Petras, a Unitarian Universalist from Columbus, OH. He has been traveling all over the district trying to raise money to help local people attend our historic Justice General Assembly this summer in Phoenix, AZ.
http://uuworld.org/news/articles/191575.shtml
The Forest and the Trees, January 22nd, 2012
Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns –
When a person is so tangled up with details that they can’t see the big picture, people often say that person can’t see the forest for the trees. This morning our services will playfully consider what it takes to see clearly.
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A Dangerous Vision?, January 15th, 2012
Rev. Melissa Carvill-Ziemer and Worship Associate Bonnie Harper –
Every year we take another look at the vision that inspired the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many people remember King talking about his dream; fewer remember when he began saying that his dream had become a nightmare. This morning we will explore what he meant by that and what meaning his message still has today.
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Social Justice: Then And Now, January 8th, 2012
Caroline Arnold, Paulette Thurman, and Mac Goekler –
Our Kent Church is well known for its social justice programs. Three members of the Social Justice Committee will tell the history of our justice seeking church while bringing the congregation up to date on current efforts. We have much to be proud of and we want to celebrate and honor our social justice past, our present, and share our future dreams.
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