MARCH PROGRAMS
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST
Speaker: Mr. John Nichols
Topic: What Did We Win With Obama? Where Do Peace And Justice Campaigners Go From Here?
“John Nichols writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent. He is a contributing editor for The Progressive Magazine and In These Times and the Associate Editor of the Capital Times, the daily newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and dozens of other newspapers.
Nichols is a frequent guest on radio and television programs as a commentator on politics and media issues.
Historian Howard Zinn said, “At exactly the time when we need it most, John Nichols gives us a special gift—a collection of writings, speeches, poems and songs from throughout American history—that reminds us that our revulsion to war and empire has a long and noble tradition in this country,”
(www.thenation.com)
(This program is being co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Unitarian Congregation of Rock County.)
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Speaker: Rev. David Breeden
Topic: Taoism
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Chat Room Discussion Sunday
Discussion Leader: Ms. Barbara Fett
Topic: Articulating Your Faith
Session 1: “What Do You Believe?”
In this session we will look primarily at our longstanding and evolving faith statements-the “your faith” part of the curriculum. We will examine core beliefs, looking also how they may have changed during one’s lifetime.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Speaker: Rev. Jim Miller
Topic: The Island of Cuba
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ARTICULATING YOUR FAITH
Session 2
April 5
Topic: “What Do I Say After I Say, “I’m a Unitarian-Universalist”?
This session looks closely at the UU Principles as pillars with special attention to the relationship of the fir?st and? seven?th? Prin?ci?????p?les to the others. Participants will als?o have an opportunity to examine the often frustrati?ng experience of describing Unitarian-Universalism to friends of other faith traditions
Session 3
April 19
Topic: Understanding The History and Roots of Unitarian-Universalism
The purpose of this session is to broaden our awareness of UU history and provide some very practical experience that will make them increasingly effective when answering questions about our faith.
Session 4
May 3
Topic: Are We A Community of All Souls?
What are our expectations or hopes for our UU community? Can significant community really be created in a place where people can disagree about almost anything? Participants will be asked to imagine talking with a newcomer during a “coffee hour chat” and answering basic questions about the UU faith.
Session 5
May 17
Topic: What’s The Deal With The Flaming Chalice?
We light the chalice at the beginning of each service and we extinguish it at the end. In this session we will look at what happens in between? We will reflect on our programming and generate ideas for future services and also how to “walk our talk” after the service ends.Topic: What’s The Deal With The Flaming Chalice?
We light the chalice at the beginning of each service and we extinguish it at the end. In this session we will look at what happens in between? We will reflect on our programming and generate ideas for future services and also how to “walk our talk” after the service ends.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1ST
Speaker: Mr. John Nichols
Topic: What Did We Win With Obama? Where Do Peace And Justice Campaigners Go From Here?
“John Nichols writes about politics for The Nation magazine as its Washington correspondent. He is a contributing editor for The Progressive Magazine and In These Times and the Associate Editor of the Capital Times, the daily newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin. His articles have appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and dozens of other newspapers.
Nichols is a frequent guest on radio and television programs as a commentator on politics and media issues.
Historian Howard Zinn said, “At exactly the time when we need it most, John Nichols gives us a special gift—a collection of writings, speeches, poems and songs from throughout American history—that reminds us that our revulsion to war and empire has a long and noble tradition in this country,”
(www.thenation.com)
(This program is being co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Unitarian Congregation of Rock County.)
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Speaker: Rev. David Breeden
Topic: Taoism
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
Chat Room Discussion Sunday
Discussion Leader: Ms. Barbara Fett
Topic: Articulating Your Faith
Session 1: “What Do You Believe?”
In this session we will look primarily at our longstanding and evolving faith statements-the “your faith” part of the curriculum. We will examine core beliefs, looking also how they may have changed during one’s lifetime.
SUNDAY, MARCH 22
Speaker: Rev. Jim Miller
Topic: The Island of Cuba
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ARTICULATING YOUR FAITH
Session 2
April 5
Topic: “What Do I Say After I Say, “I’m a Unitarian-Universalist”?
This session looks closely at the UU Principles as pillars with special attention to the relationship of the first and seventh Principles to the others. Participants will also have an opportunity to examine the often frustrating experience of describing Unitarian-Universalism to friends of other faith traditions
Session 3
April 19
Topic: Understanding The History and Roots of Unitarian-Universalism
The purpose of this session is to broaden our awareness of UU history and provide some very practical experience that will make them increasingly effective when answering questions about our faith.
Session 4
May 3
Topic: Are We A Community of All Souls?
What are our expectations or hopes for our UU community? Can significant community really be created in a place where people can disagree about almost anything? Participants will be asked to imagine talking with a newcomer during a “coffee hour chat” and answering basic questions about the UU faith.
Session 5
May 17
Topic: What’s The Deal With The Flaming Chalice?
We light the chalice at the beginning of each service and we extinguish it at the end. In this session we will look at what happens in between? We will reflect on our programming and generate ideas for future services and also how to “walk our talk” after the service ends.
