Sunday February 27, 2011

A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME…
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Spirit of Life Choir and Stephen Preece.
   
Paolo Friére writes:  “Within the word we find two dimensions: reflection and action. . . . Thus, to speak a true word is to transform the world. . . . To exist, humanly, is to name the world, to change it.”  Or, in the words of television’s Dr. Phil:  “You’ve got to name it to claim it!”  Come explore the implications of the names we choose.

The service is followed by our congregation’s Annual General Meeting.

Sunday February 20, 2011

HOW CAN WE USE THE EARTH’S RESOURCES WISELY?
Margaret Insley
Music: Boyd McDonald
   
Our second UU Principle calls for justice, equity and compassion in human relations.  As an economist I am frequently called on to make recommendations about how to use natural resources efficiently so costs and wastage are minimized.  However, decisions about natural resource usage have implications for equity and fairness in the sharing of the earth’s resources amongst current and future generations.  Are equity and efficiency incompatible?  I will explore this question from my perspectives as a natural resource economist and a Unitarian Universalist.

Sunday February 13, 2011

ROMANCE AND RELIGION: A VALENTINE FOR THE LONELY HEART
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Sydney Street Trio                                                                                        
   
The heart speaks one beat at a time.  Come explore the rhythm of romance with a Valentine communion.

Stay for Souper Sunday following the service.

Sunday February 6, 2011

A RABBIT IN THE BRIAR PATCH
Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela
Music: Stephen Preece

The Year of the Rabbit is upon us.  As we head past the “newness” of the year, have we heeded our earnest resolutions?  Are your new year’s commitments resolved or dissolved?