Sermons - All services start at 10:30am
February 5 "Manicheanism in U.S. Politics and Religion" Dick Moodey, Guest Speaker
Manicheanism is a longstanding tradition of treating both history and each individual life as a battle between good and evil (or, God and Satan). A typical slogan: "Whoever is not with me is against me." Professor Moodey believes this tradition is still alive and well in American politics and religion (as well as other places). He will raise the question: do humans need a demonized enemy? Service coordinated by Al Richardson Musician: Jackson Froman
February 12"
Where Do We Come
From? What Are We?
Where Are We Going?"
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere,
Guest Speaker
To thrive, or even survive, in our changing society, religious communities need a well-articulated sense of common purpose. We Unitarian Universalists need to rediscover, re-energize, reinvigorate our core sense of purpose as a movement and as discrete congregations if we want to be thriving, active agents of transformative love in the world. How do we discover that purpose? Where do we start? Rev. Joan will help us find answers, while tendering other difficult questions. Service coordinated by Al Richardson Musician: Jackson Froman
February 19 " The inherent worth and dignity of every person... including myself!"
Our first Guiding Principle reflects our core belief of the intrinsic value of each person , which consequently guides our actions and interactions. But do we realize that we ourselves also have inherent worth and dignity? Do we treat ourselves accordingly, or are we our own worst enemy, besieging and sabotaging ourselves with destructive thoughts and behaviors? At this service, we will get ourselves off the clearance rack and reclaim our true value. Service Coordinator: Michele Rupp Music: Janet Krack, Bryan Hed, Pat Lorei, Christine Cedzo, Tammie Johnson
February 26 " Living with Purpose and Passion" Rev. Carmen Emerson, Guest Speaker
As we stride deeper into our new year, let us reflect on what it means to live with purpose and passion. The service will include a candlelighting ritual of honoring the past and letting go of what we need to let go of in order to live deeply with purpose and passion. Musician: Jackson Froman.
