We will use a service provided by our MidAmerica Region: “We usually think about giving generously, but we think less often about what it means to receive generously. Since we crave having our gifts seen, acknowledged, confirmed, it is an act of generosity to each other to receive each other’s gifts. Together, we can create … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Receiving Generously”
Practicing music is richer than just learning, playing or singing the notes more or less correctly. It can be setting apart a special time, away from the activities of daily life, to become more aware of how creating sounds and listening mindfully to them may bring one into a transforming presence. We UUs consider six … Continue reading Sunday Service: “How is the Practice of Music a Spiritual Discipline?”
The United Nations proclaims December 3 as International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Join Diane Wright as we explore able-ism and ways to build awareness in ways that can remove barriers for us all. Service Leader: Patty Klingenberg. Children’s RE: Class time during the service.
This intergenerational service will feature some of the messages and themes from our Thanksgiving services from past years, including the tossing around of our Gratitude Ball of Yarn. Presenter and service leader: Celia Ellison CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AFTER THE SERVICE. You might bring some actual leftovers to augment social hour!
Ruth Holton-Hodson, Vice President of SCI, will discuss solar cooker basics, SCI’s project in one of the world’s largest refugee camps, its renown solar cooking database, and how SCI is advocating for the adoption of solar cookers to improve the lives of vulnerable populations worldwide. Service Leader: Peggy Branstrator Children’s RE: Class time during the … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Solar Cookers International (SCI)”
Ann Fuehrer, currently a member of the planning team of OASH, Oxford Area Solutions for Housing, will address an example of what commitment to being a Green Sanctuary means. Ann will make a link between the climate crisis and homelessness, talk about how the link manifests globally and locally, suggest local actions, and prepare us … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Climate Crisis and Homelessness: Bringing the Global Local.”
On November 5, 1872, Susan B. Anthony and 13 other women attempted to vote in Rochester, New York. Join Diane Wright and our congregation as we get ready for Election Day in the United States. We will consider our 5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations … Continue reading Sunday Service: “The Judge and Susan B. Anthony: Important Echoes from 151 Years Ago”
We welcome the Rev. Kip Colegrove, a retired Episcopalian priest, to share with us the spirit of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Oxford as a Welcoming and Affirming faith community. Service Leader: Ann Fuehrer Children’s RE: Hallowe’en-themed activity in lower level during the service.
In 1950, the Chinchaga Fire burned through British Columbia and Alberta, Canada, and eventually was the largest forest fire ever recorded in North America. In late September, as a result of that fire, towns across the eastern seaboard of the United States experienced darkness in midday from the smoke. Join Diane Wright as we explore … Continue reading Sunday Service: “Blue Moons & Smoke Plumes: Lessons from Chinchaga Firestorm “
How do we define disability? Are any of us not disabled in some way? Join Jennifer Blue as we tackle these questions and join in conversations about how we can design our spaces and services to be welcoming to everyone. Service Leader: Jennifer Blue. Children’s RE: Class day.
