Gather with us at 10:30 a.m. on Summer Sunday mornings for unique lay-led services: some serious, some lighthearted, all thoughtful and reflecting the diverse interest of our Unitarian Universalist congregation.
And, for the children: We plan another season of Culture Camp (also at 10:30 a.m.), plus nursery care for infants to 3 year olds.
June 28:
Remembering September 11, 2001. Jeff Crews. In the weeks following 9/11, Jeff spent time at Ground Zero working as part of a Search and Rescue team. He will talk about his encounters with humanity in the face of tragedy.
RE: Hinduism
July 5: La Mujer de Rio Piedras/The Woman From Rio Piedras. Sharren (Kim) Lacey. Sharren will discuss growing up in Puerto Rico as an Anglo, and share her experiences living in Panama and Miami.
RE: Buddhism
July 12:The Search for the Sacred.The Reverend Ed Bolella. This talk will explore religious concepts of The Sacred, from traditional to modernincluding Quaker and UU views ofThe Sacred.
RE: Jainism
July 19: to be announced. Aaron Venable
RE: Judaism
July 26: The Whoops Factor. Mary Cadwell. History is replete with tales of unintended consequences. Which of them might inform our lives as Unitarian Universalists?
RE: Christianity
August 2:
Resilience. Brent Winans. When life knocks us down, our attitudes and beliefs will determine if we get up or give up. Come learn what the latest research tells us about how we can build our resilience skills.
RE: Islam
August 9: Lying Eyes. Greg Butler. Learn about the legal, ethical and psychological issues surrounding eye witness testimony. The improvements in scientific and DNA evidence are now proving the innocence of people whose convictions were based on eye witness testimony.
RE: Sikhism
August 16:Roosters Do Not Crow Cock-A-Doodle-Do. Professor Andrew Kahn. Two years farming in Minnesota taught the speaker and his Swedish wife a lot about animal behavior and rural attitudes. Their misadventures as urbanites living in the midst of a traditionalist farming culture will be chronicled.
RE: Baha'ism
August 23:
The Years After Age 50. Dr.Kerstin Kupfermann. The speaker, an experienced psychodynamic/psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist, will present the process of growing old, believing that seniors benefit greatly by engaging in new, challenging activities.
RE: Unitarian Universalism
August 30: Dreams. Karen Topol. The dream analysis method of international expert Jeremy Taylor, which is based in part on Jungian theory, will be explored. Please bring a written remembrance of a dream to work with.
RE: Wrap up of World Religions
September 6: Personal Health and Planetary Sustainability. Jane Tobal.There is a connection between the overall decline in individual health, and the deterioration of our planet’s eco-system. Humans and their physical environment share a symbiotic existence in evolutionary terms.
RE: No RE this Labor Day weekend.
September 13: The Reverend Harris returns to the pulpit for the opening Sunday of our new fellowship year. We begin with "Water Communion." Please remember to take a vial with you on your travels this summer to bring water back for this service from the places you visit.
RE: Opening Sunday. After the service a Pool and Pizza party.
Check the Unicorn frequently! This newsletter is updated by the office staff every two weeks and is the most accurate and complete guide to what is going on. This is available on paper or the web, which is exactly why we use it as the communication of record.
Visit our New to UU or UUFBR? page if you are looking for information about who we are, what we do, and why you may feel welcome here. Financial Contributions explains how to pledge as a member, or to make a one-time or planned donation. Contact Us has directions to the fellowship.
Rev. Harris Riordan is our minister. The page has her biography and some recent sermons as condensed for publication in the local paper.
Any changes and/or special announcements are in the weekly Sunday Chalice Notes.
Regular Events include Sunday services and the many clubs, committees, and other groups that make up the life of the Fellowship.
See Special Events for a summary of some one-time events coming up.
Affirmation
We affirm and promote;
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
Respect for the independent web of all existence of which we are a part
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Check the Unicorn frequently! This newsletter is updated by the office staff every two weeks and is the most accurate and complete guide to what is going on. This is available on paper or the web, which is exactly why we use it as the communication of record.
Visit our New to UU or UUFBR? page if you are looking for information about who we are, what we do, and why you may feel welcome here. Financial Contributions explains how to pledge as a member, or to make a one-time or planned donation. Contact Us has directions to the fellowship.
Rev. Harris Riordan is our minister. The page has her biography and some recent sermons as condensed for publication in the local paper.
Any changes and/or special announcements are in the weekly Sunday Chalice Notes.
Regular Events include Sunday services and the many clubs, committees, and other groups that make up the life of the Fellowship.
See Special Events for a summary of some one-time events coming up.
Affirmation
We affirm and promote;
PDF Documents
Some documents on this site, including the Unicorn, are published in Adobe PDF format. Members can read, save, and print these publications, while our staff and volunteers can get the news out in a shorter time. If you have any difficulty opening these files, please download and install the free Adobe Reader for your web browser.