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First Unitarian Church of N.W.I

First Unitarian Church of N.W.I

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The Joy of Animals - Barbara Langel

Speaker: Barbara Langel The Joy of Animals - Celebrating Our Pets and Animals Life is better when shared with an animal, isn't it? Whether a cherished pet, or glimpse of wildlife to be enjoyed at a distance, life is better with animals.

Atheists in Foxholes - John Halstead

Atheists in Foxholes: Prayer for Religious Naturalists Petitionary prayer is an acknowledgment of the limitations of human action and will. The Universe doesn't choose to answer or ignore our prayers. But prayer can make us more open to grace, and more aware and appreciative of when it touches our lives.

The Power of Yes - Patricia Riley-Churilla

The spirituality of the music of the progressive rock band, Yes. Their name and their mission were intentionally positive. A little cosmic sometimes, but almost always uplifting and all encompassing.

Beyond Categorical Thinking - Keith Kron

Keith Kron Beyond Categorical Thinking Rev. Keith Kron is the Director of the Transitions Office for the UUA, helping congregations and ministers as they navigate the Ministerial search process. He is the former Director of the Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns for the Unitarian Universalist Association. He held that position for over 14 years, from 1996-2010. He has visited over 450 UU congregations across the continent, helping them in Welcoming Congregation work, Beyond Categorical Thinking workshops, and public witness. A former elementary school teacher, Keith also has taught an online class for Starr King School for the Ministry, our UU seminary in Berkeley, on children’s literature. He also leads workshops on the enneagram, plays and teaches tennis, and collects children’s books in his spare time. (He has over 9,000 of them.) He is 60 and currently lives in Providence, Rhode Island. Beyond Categorical Thinking: What This Moment in Time, a T-Rex Named Penelope, Pittsburgh, and a Theologian Can Teach Us About the Future of religion and Our Commitment to Equity and Justice Religion, including Unitarian Universalism, is at a moment in time. Can it survive? And what must we do in order to survive? What must we do? We’ll explore our place in today’s world and why it is metaphorical meteorites, and not a comet, that could wipe us out.

The Book of Ruth - Sandi Watters

An Ancient Text Speaks to the Modern Age - Sandi Watters

Veterans Day - Dr. Steve Midmore

This is a Veteran's Day service dedicated to those that still carry loss and pain from their military service. Stories about veterans will be emphasized. The international nature of the day will also be remembered.

How I came to a comfortable devout agnostic

How I came to a comfortable devout agnostic, by Joe Heistand. Joe will tell us, in word and song, the journey that brought him to being comfortable not knowing, and how the 7 Principles of Unitarian Universalism helped him arrive there.

Calm Amongst the Chaos . . . Where Do You Find Yours?

Speaker: Delynn Curtis Explore how you are finding peace in this world of concerns and fears. Bring your laughter, and your tears, your busy lives and your fears, and bring the pain you carry for all these years… ...waking up, and let them go in the power of NOW Delynn Curtis is an Ordained Reverend Reunion Minister, A Course In Miracles teacher/mentor, Reiki Master, Joyful Movement and Meditation Master, certified Way of Forgiveness Counselor, and personal Spiritual Awakening Coach. Her professional Spiritual vocation began in 1985, as a student of mystic Joel Goldsmith. Prior to her realized life path purpose and evolvement, she was a professional Dancer/Dance teacher/ studio owner, which encompassed receiving a 1993 Indiana Youth Minister Award and 2000 Indiana Artist in Residence for teaching over 1,500 students the vehicle of dance/movement for balancing their educational curriculum and whole health in the Lowell school system, Kindergarten to 5th grade. She recently relocated here from Indianapolis as she continues her calling to assist all who are seeking greater spiritual awaking, applicable to their practical life challenges.

Observing National Coming Out Day

Marilu Fanning & Barb Langel Presenters will tell stories of their own coming out, or that of loved ones who have come out.