Feb 1-8, 2023

The 2023 Appreciation Dinner

will be a special catered luncheon

Sunday, February 26, starting at 12:30.

This Sunday

February 5, 2023

10:15

The Adult Forum

Gathering in the Alexander room

Virtual Friends join us

on ZOOM using

zoom meeting ID 989 0789 7878

Are you craving knowledge about the history of Unitarian Universalism? If so, plan on joining us for The Long Strange Trip – A Journey Through Two Thousand Years of Unitarian Universalist History.

This is a six-part video series by Ron Cordes that explores the history of Unitarian and Universalist thought and practice from the early, liberal strands in faith at the beginning of the Christian era to what we know today as Unitarian Universalism. Each part of The Long Strange Trip is approximately one hour in length, We will show each one hour part in two sessions each to allow time for comments and discussions.

Starting this Sunday and running through April 23rd.

11:15

The Morning Assembly

Gathering In Person in the Chapel with

Virtual Friends joining us on ZOOM using

zoom meeting ID 989 0789 7878

“Beliefs and Values” 

The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading

When it comes to building Beloved Community, shared values are much more important than adherence to a set of beliefs, doctrines, or dogmas. The Adult Forum and Conversations & Calories are taking the morning off. You can read Mark’s bio here.

12:15

Conversations & Calories

Our answer for the traditional church coffee hour. We gather in the Alexander and Emerson Rooms for lively conversations and light snacks. Open you everyone – especially you😏.

The February 2023 issue of Red River Ramblings was email to 218 people early today. If you missed it, we invite you to take a look at the issue here. A 10-minute read.

Dear Red River UU Congregation,

We need to protect our democracy. We cannot allow a small group of legislators to stop Congress from being a functioning legislative body. We need you to help save it and urge your Members of Congress to prioritize the health of our democracy as an organizing principle during the 118th Session of Congress.

We the people need all those who represent us in Congress to provide a federal government that works effectively to meet our needs. It is critical that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents work together for the good of the people they represent.

•  Our elected representatives must provide legislation and funding that ensure our rights and keep us secure. That is the fundamental purpose of government.
•  Members of Congress must make our collective needs their first priority, above their personal needs, and the needs of their political party.
•  We need them to work together and compromise when necessary.

Help start the advocacy process with a clear statement of interest grounded in our principles and organizational values. Send our volunteers into their various engagements with a strong showing of support. Send our volunteers into their various engagements with a strong showing of support.

In optimism for a better democracy,

Pablo DeJesus, Executive Director, UUSJ

THURSDAY, Feb 2 @ 7 pm Central Time – the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice is sponsoring a live conversation with UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Grey.

Rev. Frederick-Gray has selected the start of the 118th Session of Congress, to join us for a reflection and then questions and answers focused on federal matters. The next two years will see huge budget and spending battles, that will require our progressive faith voices to remind federal decision-makers that these are moral deliberations. If the Speaker fight displayed anything, it underscored this session of Congress merits some reflection in preparation. Join us to hear Rev. Susan share her thoughts and explore some complexities.

We want to have a lovely, large, and lively audience. Request a free ticket if that will make a difference in your attendance, we sincerely want you.Rev. Frederick-Gray has selected the start of the 118th Session of Congress, to join us for a reflection and then questions and answers focused on federal matters. The next two years will see huge budget and spending battles, that will require our progressive faith voices to remind federal decision-makers that these are moral deliberations. If the Speaker fight displayed anything, it underscored this session of Congress merits some reflection in preparation. Join us to hear Rev. Susan share her thoughts and explore some complexities.

Chair Yoga continues to gather every Tuesday morning from from 10-11 am in the chapel. Open to all who wish to attend.

The Spiritual Self-help Group/Book Club continues their exploration of the book “Getting to Now” on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30. Anyone interested is encouraged to drop by whether you’ve read the book or not.

WATCH

The Morning Assembly from Last Sunday

Reaction to Modernity

Walter Norris, leading

Here is the Morning Program

The Complete Morning Assembly:

The Morning Discourse only:

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