Anywhere But Church
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
Spiritual seekers from Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson to cyber-Rabbi Niles Elliott Goldstein have claimed that it's easier to find an experience of the holy in uncommon, uncomfortable and unexpected places than it is in the traditional places of worship. Do they have a point? Music Jeffrey King, voiceSpiritual seekers from Transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson to cyber-Rabbi Niles Elliott Goldstein have claimed that it?s easier to find an experience of the holy in uncommon, uncomfortable and unexpected places than it is in the traditional places of worship. Do they have a point? Music Jeffrey King, voice
February 25, 2001 - 4:00pm
When Faith Takes Action
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
Our Faith in Action initiative has grounded the authority for our collective social action in a deliberate, democratic process for choosing our issues. It's a lot of work. But it will take us where we need to go. Music Christine Mourad, SingerOur Faith in Action initiative has grounded the authority for our collective social action in a deliberate, democratic process for choosing our issues. It's a lot of work. But it will take us where we need to go. Music Christine Mourad, Singer
February 18, 2001 - 4:00pm
The Last Man Jailed for Blasphemy
The Rev. Stephan Papa, guest speaker
Our guest speaker will tell the story of Abner Kneeland, who has been called "the most controversial character ever ordained to the Universalist ministry." He was more than "100 years ahead of his time" in his theology. He spoke out for rights for women, blacks, interracial marriage, and birth control in the 1820s. Stephan Papa, Senior Minister at the First Universalist Church of Denver, will examine Kneeland?s story, views, and myths about his ministry, and ask us how we are using our religious freedom today. Music John Petring, Horn
February 11, 2001 - 4:00pm
A Faith for the Ages
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
I have followed with interest an ongoing discussion among religious observers about the unique spiritual needs each generation brings to their faith communities. As a baby boomer, do I have anything in common spiritually with members of Generation X ? or their successors? Music Karen Patch, CelloI have followed with interest an ongoing discussion among religious observers about the unique spiritual needs each generation brings to their faith communities. As a baby boomer, do I have anything in common spiritually with members of Generation X ? or their successors? Music Karen Patch, Cello
February 4, 2001 - 4:00pm
Healing Where It Hurts
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
Two contemporary books, "Lying Awake" by Mark Salzman and "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman, invite us to consider what healing is, when we need it and when we don't. Music Damian Montano, BassoonTwo contemporary books, "Lying Awake" by Mark Salzman and "The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down" by Anne Fadiman, invite us to consider what healing is, when we need it and when we don't. Music Damian Montano, Bassoon
January 28, 2001 - 4:00pm
Singing and Celebrating Our Living Tradition
The Rev. Judith Meyer and Lisa Graham, Music Director, speakers
We sing our living tradition this morning by taking a closer look at the hymns in our hymnbook, learning about them musically, historically and spiritually. And we celebrate our living tradition by welcoming the new members who have joined us in the past few months. Music Special hymn service exploring our UU musical heritage, featuring our choir
January 21, 2001 - 4:00pm
Loving Your Neighbors
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
It's easy to agree with the abstract principle of "love your neighbor." It's not so easy to know what to do about the real people next door. Music TBAIt's easy to agree with the abstract principle of "love your neighbor." It's not so easy to know what to do about the real people next door. Music TBA
January 14, 2001 - 4:00pm
The Most Dangerous Dream
The Rev. Silvio Nardoni, speaker
(Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Birthday Observance) Martin Luther King's legacy as a leader in the struggle against racism is deservedly well known. But the campaign he was leading at the time of his death had even broader implications, which we will explore on the occasion of celebrating his birth. Music Phoebe Alexander, singer
A Banner Year
The Rev. Judith Meyer, speaker
The banners that hang on our sanctuary walls, symbolizing six of the world's religions and our own Unitarian Universalist faith, make a powerful and positive statement about us. Reaffirming our open and pluralistic approach to religion is a good way to start the new year. Music Scott RoeweThe banners that hang on our sanctuary walls, symbolizing six of the world's religions and our own Unitarian Universalist faith, make a powerful and positive statement about us. Reaffirming our open and pluralistic approach to religion is a good way to start the new year. Music Scott Roewe
December 31, 2000 - 4:00pm
Doing the Things We Love
The Rev. Dr. Lee Barker, guest speaker
(One service at 1030 a.m.) Guest speaker Lee Barker, senior minister of Neighborhood Church in Pasadena, writes "New Year?s Eve is a time to express great hopes. It is also a time to be wary when achieving them. On Sunday I will explain." Judith Meyer will be speaking in Pasadena in this annual pulpit exchange. Music Cherise Hall, singer
