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Choctaw Gift to the Irish

Choctaw Gift to the Irish Adam Salazar, guest speaker In 1847, the Choctaw people donated money to the Irish people who suffering from a potato famine. Even though they were on different sides of the Atlantic Ocean, separated by thousands of miles, the Choctaws and Irish people endured similar struggles and misfortunes. It’s because of … Continue reading Choctaw Gift to the Irish

For Such a Time as This. Celebrating 125 years of UU congregations in Texas – at Horizon UU Church in Carrollton, TX

Sadly, the URL links in the poster below will not work.  Our solution is to list the two links and Marilyn Alexander’s email for you if you want to register to attend (1st blue link) and if you wish to read the minister’s bio, use the second link.  Email Marilyn A. is you would like … Continue reading For Such a Time as This. Celebrating 125 years of UU congregations in Texas – at Horizon UU Church in Carrollton, TX

Music As Social History

“Music As Social History.”  Tom Neilson and Lynn Waldron These two performers have been at Red River UU several times in the past.  If you missed them then, or even if you didn’t, come join in the fun of live music, resistance songs, and thought-provoking words.  A different type of spiritual morning.  Two comments from other sources … Continue reading Music As Social History

Reflections on our Shared Values: Equity

The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Download the morning program here or read it below without downloading it. Equity – We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.  We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible … Continue reading Reflections on our Shared Values: Equity

Wise Choices – The Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn – video message

Wise Choices The Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn – video message Download the Morning Program here or read it below without having to download it. Of her remarks, Dr. Strawn write … As the proverb goes, we are surely blessed by living in interesting times! But a blessing? Joanna Macy writes of the Great Turning; Rutger Bregman’s … Continue reading Wise Choices – The Rev. Dr. Elaine Strawn – video message

Our Shared Values: Generosity

Our Shared Values, Generosity  the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading Generosity – We Cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope. We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality. Download the Morning Program here or read it below without … Continue reading Our Shared Values: Generosity

A Ritual of Letting Go, Cleansing, Intention, and Hope.  

A Ritual of Letting Go, Cleansing, Intention, and Hope. The Worship Team Download the Morning Program here or read it below without having to download it. Today’s morning assembly is about letting go, metaphoric cleansing and quenching of thirst, setting of intentions, self-anointing, healing, new beginnings, and possibilities. It is a service of words, music, … Continue reading A Ritual of Letting Go, Cleansing, Intention, and Hope.