Programs for the Year 2003
January 5 - Living our UU values in 2003 - Rev. Ron Green
Looking for a guide for how to live a good life? We need look no further than our own UU Principles and Purposes. Lets review these and set our course for a year well-lived.January 12 - Anger and Letting Go: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolence - Karen Mauldin-Curtis
January 19 - Non-being, so much more than nothing! - Rev. Ron Green
With a wall all around a clay bowl is molded; but the use of the bowl will depend on the part of the bowl that is void. ... So advantage is had from whatever is there; but usefulness arises from whatever is not.January 26 - The many paths to Unitarian Universalism: How I got here -Pamela Godt
February 2 - Harry Potter: What's the Fuss All About? - Rev. Rod Green
February 9 - Black Women in the Civil Rights Movement - Polly Radosh
Dr. Radosh will speak, in honor of Black History Month, on some aspects of the experience of Black women in the United States.February 16 - Winter, a Time for Reflection - Rev. Ron Green
Let’s take some time to appreciate the opportunity winter brings to slow down and rest. I know, you’re saying, "slow down? rest? who are you kidding?" That’s the point.February 23 - The Spirituality of Place - Steve Axley
March 2 - Signposts Along the Way - Rev. Ron Green
March 9 Active Parenting - Carrie DePoy
Ms. DePoy will speak about the active parenting program at Catholic Social ServicesMarch 16 - Moving Within the Breath, Healing With the Breath - Rev. Ron Green
An experiential morning of Breath Control and Awareness. Though breath is automatic, we do have the ability to control it. That knowledge empowers us to control our health and reduce anxiety.March 23 - What Ever Happened to Christianity? - Ron Wroblewski
From the 1st century to the 21st, what ever happened to that religious sect known as Christians?March 30 - Untitled - Rev. Ron Green
April 6 - The Lewis and Clark Expedition - Harold Schmalfeld
This will be a discussion of the famous expedition to explore the American west.April 13 - Journalism in the post 9-11 Climate - Taysha Marie Kovar
April 20 - Living in Praise of Creation and the Creator - Rev. Ron Green
Many songs of praise and exultation and have been written over the years. One singer has proposed that the deities and spirits love to hear praise, and they gather around whoever is singing their praises. How do we, how can we, why should we sing songs of praise and love?April 27 - A Presentation about Bethphage - Kathy MacGruder
This presentation will focus on the work that Bethphage does for the for the disabled.May 4 - The Perennial Philosophy - Rev. Ron Green
The idea of a common basis of truth in the world's many religions goes back thousands of years. Cicero, speaking about the existence of the soul after death, mentions that "these things are of old date, and have, besides, the sanction of universal religion".May 11 - R.E. Sunday
A presentation by the children in our Sunday School.May 18 - The Meaning of Fairy Tales - Re. Ron Green
Many fairy stories tell of a forlorn young person, cast out from a former home, who after various trials is rescued and united with a loved one -- a parent or royal personage. The orphaned child is trapped and bullied, meaning that the human soul comes under unpleasant influence of the lower side of nature. The soul struggles to recover its legitimate state.May 25 - My Life as an Illustrator - Robin Thomas
Robin Thomas, an artist who has worked in many media, will present examples of her work.June 1 - Flower Communion - Rev. Ron Green
Our traditional Flower Communion will be held in either Glenwood or Everly Park, in conjunction with a picnic brunch.August 24 - Water Service - Rev. Ron Green
Regular services will begin with Rev. Ron Green giving our "returning home" service. Bring a small vial of water to share from your travels this summer.August 31 - Science and Worship - Larry Welch
Are science and religion antagonists? Is worship contrary to reason?September 7 - Carry the Flame - Rev. Ron Green
The history and meaning of our flame within a chalice. This service will also feature the blessing of the children.September 14 - How Good is Good Enough? - Dean Howd
September 21 - The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person - Rev. Ron Green
This is our first Unitarian Universalist principle.September 28 - What Really is God? - John Simmons
When most religious people speak about God, they are actually singing a sad song about the absencs of God. What's love got to do with it?October 5 - Acceptance of One Another and Encouragement to Spiritual Growth - Rev. Ron Green
This is our third Unitarian Universalist principle.October 12 - Shall We Burn All the Books? - Dean Howd
The desire to censor and ban still impels many people. Why do they feel threatened? How shall we respond?October 19 - A Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning - Rev. Ron Green
This is our fourth Unitarian Universalist principle.October 26 - The Patriot Act: Is It a Challenge to Democracy and Civil Liberties? - Charles Helm
November 2 - A Martyr to the Free Mind - Rev. Ron Green
A sermon in homor of the life and death of the martyr Michael Servetus.November 9 - Longing for Certainty - Steve Axley
How the concepts of certainty and uncertainty relate to our lives in general and to our spiritual lives specifically.November 16 - Justice, equity and compassion in human relations - Rev. Ron Green
This is our second Unitarian Universalist principle.November 23 - The Words of St. Powell - Randy Faust
What can we learn from the life and work of the UU minister, A. Powell Davies?November 30 - The Final Act of Living - Ginni Mock
Some insights on living until the end of life. December 7 - Why We Celebrate - Rev. Ron Green
We have an overwhelming urge toward festivity - toward celebrating whatever is meaningful to us. Come, look at celebrations around the world.December 14 - The seditionist impulse: Do Americans really love free speech? - Prof. George Hopkins
December 21 - Why the Puritans Outlawed Christmas - Rev. Ron Green
A look at some of the history and meaning of Christmas, including how the Polynesians came to have their owsn Christmas Cult.
December 24, 7:00 P.M. Christmas Eve candlelight service - Rev. Ron Green December 28 - Why War?
There will be a reading of "Is War the Coward's Escape from the Problems of Peace?" by Rev. William Sloane Coffin, Jr. The reading will be followed by a discussion.