Calendar
Sunday Services - 11 am at the church and via Zoom
Child care is provided.
April 14, 2024: Rev. Karyn Marsh. Topic: "Declaration of Independence." From the penning of the Declaration of Independence, the concept of independence has been central to the American psyche and a point of pride. But is it possible to be completely independent? After all, no one can get into this world without another person. The pandemic, climate change, and economic turmoil all testify to our interdependence, rather than independence. Given all that is going on, it may be time to make a declaration of interdependence. In this service, Rev. Karyn Marsh will explore what such a declaration might entail.
April 21, 2024: Rev. Dr. Gabriele L. Parks. Topic: "Ditch Your Comfort Zone!" Throughout life, we experience many transitions. Very often, these transitions mean that we have to change our comfort zone. I'm sorry to say, this is even true when we get older.
April 28, 2024: Rev. Karyn Marsh. Topic: "Body of Gaia." In James Cameron's science fiction film, "Avatar," a scientist discovers that the tree and plant life of the planet Pandora form a neural network which holds memories and transmits thought. While much of Pandora is fantastical, physical interconnection among living things is an actuality on Earth, which some call Gaia. In this service, Rev. Karyn Marsh will explore these interconnections and their implications for humans.
May 5, 2024: Rev. Dr. Gabriele L. Parks. Topic: "Rituals." Are rituals only seemingly senseless acts, or are they an important way to give our life more meaning? Or both? And what makes a ritual this or that? Sorry, but Rev. Gabi will NOT answer those questions. However, she will try to explore what it is about rituals that makes them either stupid or very important. Come ready to participate!
May 12, 2024: Rev. Karyn Marsh. Topic: "The Arc of Life Bends Towards Diversity." American paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Steven Jay Gould once said, "If nature teaches us any lesson, it loudly proclaims life's diversity." Indeed, one of Gould's greatest contributions to the theory of evolution is the idea that evolution moves not toward complexity, but diversity. In this service, Rev. Karyn Marsh will explore how the arc of life bends toward diversity and what that means for us.
May 19, 2024: Rev. Karyn Marsh. Topic: "Unity in Diversity." Unity and diversity are often used in contrast to one another as if diversity creates division. While it is true that differences can spark conflict, that is not always the case. Deeper examination of these comments reveals that the opposite of diversity is uniformity, not unity, and that uniformity does not guarantee unity. In this service, Rev. Karyn Marsh will examine these concepts and how diversity enhances unity.
Additional Activities
Weekly Walk
We meet every Tuesday at 12:00 (the time will be adjusted according to the weather). We will walk for two miles on different sections of the Ma and Pa Trail and other local trails. In the event of bad weather, we will walk at the mall.
The Unitarians were considered heretics, but it was the Universalists Book really caught if from the orthodox. And with good reason: by removing hell from the religious equation they completely upset the dogmatic applecart, taking away the prime motivator for religiously towing the line. With no fear of hell, the orthodox feared chaos. With no fear of hell, the Universalists opened up a whole new world freedom and joy that transformed religion in the West. And we are their ambassadors today.