Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Oxford United Methodist Church Cost: $10 adults; children 10 & under may choose and fill a bowl for free. Oxford Empty Bowls is a benefit soup luncheon dedicated to hungry people in our community. It is held in cooperation with Miami University’s “Make a Difference Day” and … Continued

“Reaching for the Numinous.”  Numinous means awe-inspiring, mysterious,  or arousing spiritual or religious emotions.  This experience is not exclusive to the religious.  When Carl Sagan and Albert Einstein experienced the numinous in a secular manner, in their awe they described the wonders of the universe. We believe the best way to inspire people to conserve … Continued

November 4 – “Memories and Inspiration.” As the season moves toward winter and the days shorten, our thoughts turn to memories of those who are no longer with us. Please plan to share your remembrances, along with pictures, souvenirs, mementos and other tokens of loved ones no longer with us, as we discuss the inspiration … Continued

October 28 – Ghosts of Hallowe’en Past. The Rev. Joan Kahn-Schneider, consulting minister with the Northern Hills Fellowship, will get us ready for the big day. She says: “I have never been a big fan of Hallowe’en. In fact, I don’t like it at all. There are just too many ghosts. Nonetheless Hallowe’en comes every year, like it or … Continued

Biblical Views of Marriage: They May Not Be What You Think. Earlham School of Religion Old Testament Professor Nancy Bowen will join us to talk about this topic that is so often in the news. Bowen earned her B.A. from the University of California, a master of divinity degree from the School of Theology at Claremont, and her Ph.D. from … Continued

A Modern 10 Commandments. How would commandments pronounced today differ from the traditional 10? John Eicher will provoke conversation with his talk about the possibilities. The service begins at 10:30am and is followed by a coffee hour. Children’s Religious Education and Childcare are available.

October 7, 10:30 a.m. – A Traveler’s View of Religion in China. The Cultural Revolution wiped out visible evidence of religion in China, but today’s tourist economy counts it. Judi Hetrick will share observations from the three weeks in May she and others from Earlham College spent in Shanghai, Nanjing and Yunan Province. Children’s Religious Education and Childcare are available.

Building Your Own Bible. Unitarian Universalists draw from many sources as we search for personal truth and meaning, among them wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life. But how do we make this wisdom personal? Can we create our own Bibles? And where do the Legos fit in? … Continued

Shubun No Hi. September 23 is a national holiday in Japan, set aside for remembering and honoring one’s ancestors.  As the earth begins to tilt toward winter in the northern hemisphere, Diane Wright will lead us in reflecting on this tradition and the lessons it might hold for all of us. The service begins at 10:30am … Continued

It’s hard to make a difference if you can’t find your keys.  Starting with the provocative title of Marilyn Paul’s book, Patty Klingenberg will discuss the spiritual dimension of organizing.  The service begins at 10:30am. Childcare will be provided. Join us for a Potluck after the service today.