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Jan 29 First Unitarian Lay Chaplains Barb
Jepson, Mark Zenchuk
February 5 The Illusion of Separateness
Rev. Ingram, Greg Greenway Musician,
song-writer, activist, performer, Greg Greenway shares his
gifts and talents regularly with UU audiences. This
Sunday, he joins us at First Church, inspiring us to
consider the many ways in which our lives are
interconnected, even when we think we are alone. Rev.
Victoria and Carl love his music and message, and invite
you to be moved and inspired by this fine performer, too.
Music: Greg Greenway NOTE:
Greg will be in concert on
Sunday, February 5th in our Sanctuary from 4 – 6 p.m.
February 12 The Joys and Challenges of Growth
Rev. Ingram Ever thought, “But I like
things the way they are now – why do I(we, they) have to
change?” Life calls out for growth and change, yet it can
be hard to cope with the uncertainty that accompanies this
process. As a church, a part of our mission is to serve
the community and heal the earth, which is impossible to
do if we don’t mix it up a little bit now and then. We’ll
talk about staying connected while opening ourselves to
growth and change. Music: Our Choir, Mary Ann
Terpstra
February 19 A Principled Life: Principle Five
Rev. Ingram This is also a New Member
Recognition Sunday Our fifth UU Principle (the right of
conscience and the use of the democratic process within
our congregations and in society at large) is, perhaps
surprisingly, one of the most controversial in our
congregations. Perhaps we have experienced so many
examples of the “democratic process” being ill-used, we
doubt whether it can be of real value in congregational
life. Today we explore what this Principle means and
whether it might be time to find new models for
congregational governance. Music: Daniel Allen
February 26 Is Religion Child Abuse Anne
Bokma IS RELIGION CHILD ABUSE?: Writers such
as Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins argue that
some forms of religion violate the rights of children by
indoctrinating them into a particular religious faith and
depriving them of the opportunity to make their own free
inquiry later in life. Anne shares her story of growing up
in a fundamentalist religion, eventually leaving it and
the impact it had on her faith and family ties.
Music: Our Choir, JP Morrison
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