"Footprints" - UUSM Sunday Service - January 23, 2022
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, preaching
Cassie Winters, worship associate
For most of our lives we focus on our futures: What are our goals? What is next? There is a point, however, when we might begin to think about our legacy. What is the body of work for which you will be remembered? What are your footprints? And where will people find them?
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Film - Solider on the Roof - Online
On Sunday February 6, at 3 pm ET, join a discussion about “Soldier on the Roof,” a documentary on how settlers live in Hebron.
Register free, watch the film, then join the salon. Go to tinyurl.com/February2022VFHL.
Panelists are Esther Hertog, Liat Berdugo, Lubna Alzaroo, and Adin Dobkin is moderator.
Please contact: Roberta Frye at robertaf420@gmail.com for more information.
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Sunday, February 6, 2022 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
"The 8th UU Principle" - UUSM Sunday Service - January 16, 2022
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae, preaching
Sue Bickford, worship associate
Sue Bickford, worship associate
We hold our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles — from affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person to respect for interdependent web of life — as strong moral guides. An 8th Principle has been proposed and adopted by many congregations that affirms the work of anti-racism and anti-oppression as central to our journey towards spiritual wholeness. Come learn more about the proposed 8th Principle as we honor Martin Luther King, Jr., Day this Sunday.
Proposed: “We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” [source: 8thprinciple.org]
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Writing For Discernment with Bettye Barclay - Zoom/Online
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Writing For Discernment Participants will be invited to explore through writing their responses to questions based on the ministry theme of the month. It will offer opportunities for self-discovery, being witnessed by others,
Bettye Barclay worked for many years as a psychotherapist and led a variety of workshops including career choice, stress management, journal writing, and meditation.
This is a recurring meeting with members expected to register in advance and attend each month. Please email Adult RE at AdultRE@uusm.org for the zoom link. |
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Repeats every month on the second Wednesday until Wed Jun 08 2022 .
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pmWednesday, March 9, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The Unthinkable Mind with Judith Martin-Straw - Zoom
"The Unthinkable Mind" from Lynda Barry's book "Syllabus"
with Judith Martin-Straw
Interested in seeing things from a new perspective? Drawing an unexpected conclusion? Feeling the future in a whole new way? Join us for a zoom class using exercises from Lynda Barry’s book “Syllabus” to explore brain functions, perception, memory and creativity.
Judith Martin-Straw has been writing and teaching for decades. She has been a member of the church since 1999, and this is her first time using Lynda Barry's book as a text for a creativity class. Sign-up limited to 15 people.
Here is your chance to work with Judith if you missed her recent class on The Artist's Way. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact her at jmsxroads@gmail.com.
Email AdultRE@uusm.org for the zoom link.
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Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Feb 24 2022 .
Thursday, February 3, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmThursday, February 10, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, February 17, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, February 24, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Jesus' Ministry of Anti-Oppression" - UUSM Sunday Service - January 9, 2022
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins
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New Year Resolution Workshop - Zoom/Online
SIGN UP NOW - CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 12…
Only 8% of people continue their New Year Resolutions after the first month. Be one of the 8%!
Increase your ability to follow-through and achieve success in this New Year Resolution Workshop. The workshop will consist of three 1.5 hour sessions on Zoom and a check in at 6 months. The New Year is the time we typically set out our list of things we want to do, change, see and accomplish. If you've had problems identifying and or keeping those resolutions or goals in the past, this workshop is where you want to start. Over the course of the Workshop, Norm Richey, MSW, and Certified Life Coach, will introduce you to new skills that will help you achieve your resolutions for 2022. The Workshop will meet on the 1st Wednesdays of the month beginning on Jan 12th, from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Email adultre@uusm.org to reserve your spot.
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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
"Spiritual Report Cards" - UUSM Sunday Service - January 2, 2022
Michael Eselun, preaching
Charles Haskell, worship associate
How many of us live our lives as if there will be a report card at the end of the term? What would constitute an “A” grade in your book, spiritually speaking? And does it matter? We welcome back oncology chaplain and popular guest speaker, Michael Eselun, who will explore these questions.
Michael Eselun serves as the chaplain for the Simms-Mann/UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations, and faith communities across the country. He has also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for over 30 years. In recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life, Michael was inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society. His website is www.michaeleselun.com.
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Introduction to SoulCollage®: An Intuitive Artmaking Process
Introduction to SoulCollage®: An Intuitive Artmaking ProcessSoulCollage® is a collage art endeavor founded by art therapist Seena B. Frost, MA, MDiv, in which the participants create a personal deck of cards. The method of creating cards develops one’s creativity, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. Using the cards can help access those inner and outer resources in difficult times, access the sacred, strengthen our awareness of our dynamic lives, make decisions mindfully, and help resolve personal or interpersonal conflicts. Community is also very important to the process as we explore our group’s imagery together. People who have done this program before, claim that the creation and usage of these self-crafted cards is transformative. This process is being shared across the world, in many languages, and enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and cultures. So bring your curiosity, your wonder, your wisdom, your imagination and a beginner’s mind to this introductory workshop.This workshop is led by Adrienne Sumpter, who is a trained facilitator for SoulCollage®. We will meet on two Saturdays in the cottage: January 15 1-4PM and February 12, 1PM – 4PM. It is okay to just attend only one workshop.Please note that there is a 10-person maximum for groups held in the cottage. All participants need to be fully vaccinated, and people need to stay masked. Please sign up ahead of time.
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Saturday, February 12, 2022 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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The Bhagavad Gita: The Song of the Divine
Sunday, January 30, 2022 - 10:30am
Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae
Worship Associate:
Amy Brunell
ONE SERVICE AT 10:30 am online only
Our Unitarian Universalist tradition embraces religious wisdom from many sources. Although the Hebrew and Christian sacred texts have been at the foundation of our tradition, other texts such as the Bhagavad Gita of Hinduism have also played an important role in shaping our liberal tradition. Come join us and learn more about the Hindu tradition and this beautiful sacred text this Sunday!