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“Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers”

Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers – The Worship Team, leading Download The morning program here or read it immediately below. There are reasons the worship team decided to focus on history of Mother’s Day and Flower Communion today.  Both Unitarian women invented events, both carry intriguing messages about families and connections. One is … Continue reading “Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers”

Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers

“Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers” Flower Communion Sunday & Mother’s Day, too! The Worship Team, leading There are reasons the worship team decided to focus on history of Mother’s Day and Flower Communion – both events were invented by Unitarian women, both carry intriguing messages about families and connections.  One is still … Continue reading Strong Families – More than Cards and Flowers

“Right Belief or Right Living” – The Rev. Dr. David Usher

The Rev. David Usher, guest minister (video message) Download the morning program or read it below. David was the hula hoop champion Manchester before going on to write one of the greatest books of knock knock jokes and it’s probably most famous for his art exhibition at the Guggenheim of cotton candy sculptures.  He was … Continue reading “Right Belief or Right Living” – The Rev. Dr. David Usher

The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

The morning program (appears here on Saturday) The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities. The Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading The most sustainable and resilient ecological communities are those with greater biodiversity.  What lessons might we learn from nature about the significance of diversity for the well-being of our human communities. Returning again … Continue reading The Importance of Diversity for Human and Ecological Communities

Transcendence and Enlightenment: A New Take on the story of Easter

Title and Description: Transcendence and Enlightenment: A New Take on the story of Easter We’ve all heard the story about Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, but is it fact or is it an allegory for something else? DOWNLOAD the morning program or read it below w/o having to download it. ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER:  Beth Ferree … Continue reading Transcendence and Enlightenment: A New Take on the story of Easter

“Survival”

“Survival” – the Rev. Dr. Don Fielding returns to Red RiverUU to share his unique preaching style. You may download the MORNING PROGRAM or scroll down and read it below. Of his morning discourse, Don writes: It is a very scary time.  Survival is on everyone’s mind.  Will Ukraine survive?  W ill democracy survive?  Polls … Continue reading “Survival”

“History Now? Diversity, Race, and Schooling”

“History Now? Diversity, Race, and Schooling” Dr. William Lloyd Fridley, speaking THE MORNING PROGRAM:  Download it HERE or read it below. America’s public schools, and in some cases colleges, are being subject to a host of measures regulating and restricting what is taught.  At least 36 states have adopted or introduced laws or policies that … Continue reading “History Now? Diversity, Race, and Schooling”

Democracy in Danger

Download the Morning Program HERE … or read it below. ABOUT THIS MORNING’S ASSEMBLY:   An exploration of proactive practices for peace in a world ripe for conflict. INTRODUCING OUR GUEST MINISTER: Leading today’s morning assembly is the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies.  Mark is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics at Oklahoma City … Continue reading Democracy in Danger