This I Believe: Sharing Our Core Values

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From 1951-1955, radio host and luminary, Edward R Murrow, offered a popular series of five-minute broadcasts entitled, “This I Believe.” These captivating interviews and stories were based on the core beliefs of everyone from political leaders, to powerful social critics, to the perspectives of everyday folks. The mantle of this movement has been taken up by an international organization called “This I Believe” (www.thisibelieve.org) and their website currently has catalogued over 125,00 statements/essays of belief. This foundational sharing of motivating beliefs has become popular in Unitarian Universalist fellowships. Join us when participants from our own fellowship will share their own statements of “This I Believe.”

The Feast of St. Assisi and Virtual Blessing of Animals

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St. Francis of Assisi, a much beloved Franciscan monk from the 12^th century, is known as the patron saint of pets and animals. Jim Minshew, retired Episcopal priest, will join Lyndon in a conversation about the joys of the animal blessing celebrations, as they share memorable experiences and theological perspectives. Our service will conclude with a “virtual” blessing of the animals.

Who Was Jesus?: Current Scholarship and the Quest for the Historical Jesus and Why It Matters Today

Rarely has there been a greater, more widespread Rorschach test of interpretation, than the wide range of perspectives on the historical figure, Jesus of Nazareth. “Son of God”, “God Incarnate”, teacher, revolutionary, prophet, magician, messiah? All of these widely varying understandings, and others, are alive and well today. Is there any hope of understanding who the original Jesus was? Many currents of contemporary scholarship are working to do just that. Come join us for a lively discussion about the current state of discussion about “The Quest for the Historical Jesus.”

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Read Sermon Here:   Interfaith cooperation 09.06.2020

A Sacred City?: Religion and Co-Existence in the post 9/11 Period

As we meet on September 6th, we will be just a few days shy of the nineteenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks. One of the lessons from that fateful time has been that religious and interfaith relations are a matter of urgency. If we are to move forward as an inclusive, egalitarian society, co-creating a better future, then religious co-existence and respectful dialogue are vital. As we anticipate the 19th anniversary of 9/11, join us for a presentation and discussion about the necessity and benefits of interfaith cooperation, mutuality and co-existence.

Values for the Journey Ahead

August 16, 2020 10:30 AM     https://zoom.us/j/95376128272

Values help us steer through challenging times. Values are guides that influence our behavior and our responses to difficulties. As we navigate our way forward through this time of COVID-19 – or as some have called it, the “coronacoaster” – we can find strength and momentum by examining and becoming clear about what our values are. Our values give life meaning and keep us on track. Our conscience is troubled when we are not true to our values. The ancient stoic philosophers referred to values as “virtues.” Wisdom, Justice, Courage and Moderation are the cardinal virtues of the stoic – an excellent selection. Are there others? What are yours? In the early 2000’s the VIA Institute (VIA = “Values in Action”) started a science-based values inventory to help people identify and strengthen their values and character strengths. We will explore the meaning and impact of our values, especially as we face the challenges of our time. If you’d like to take the free values assessment survey (not required, but recommended) in preparation for our conversation on Sunday, please go to: www.viacharacter.org.

Sunday July 19, 2020 at 10:30 — Lyndon Harris

In Medias Res

Sunday July 5, 2020 at 10:30 — Lyndon Harris

Seeking Sanity in Crazy Times: Finding

Inner Peace in the Midst of Outer Turmoil

Life has been a little crazy lately. With so many challenges going on, is it possible to maintain a sense of balance?

While there are many voices telling us that we must be mindful of safety protocols because of external circumstances, we must also be mindful of inner safety. Martin Luther King once said ―be the peace you wish to see in the world.‖ By finding peace within ourselves, we contribute to the peace

in the world. Join us for some thoughts and a conversation about how we might do this, connecting the dots between internal and external peace, and why it’s vital for our health.

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Please see instructions below for joining by phone or computer for our next virtual fellowship this Sunday, June 7 at 10:30 am via Zoom. Rev. Michael Carter will be sharing “Gandhi, Dr. King, and Buddhism on Suffering.” What a timely message to help us weather the storms of the recent sadness from the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.

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