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Education for Human and Ecological Good: Why Our World Needs the Liberal Arts

Education may not be the answer to all of our problems, but without access to good and holistic education for all persons, our problems will be exponentially more difficult to overcome. The Rev. Dr. Mark Davies is the Oklahoma State Humanities Scholar for the Smithsonian Institute Museum on Main Street Water/Ways exhibit.  He is also … Continue reading Education for Human and Ecological Good: Why Our World Needs the Liberal Arts

On This Beautiful Morning: A (Very) Sung UU Assembly

Inspired by such diverse sources as pop, rock, country, opera, Black gospel, Broadway musicals, as well as the sung liturgies from his Catholic background, Dan Althoff presents his original music based on the usual Sunday morning format here at Red River UU Church, including our Call to Community, Candles of Community, Chalice Lighting, Spoken (and … Continue reading On This Beautiful Morning: A (Very) Sung UU Assembly

In Memoriam

Our assembly this Sunday, In Memoriam, focuses on remembering the women and men who have given their lives in service to the Republic during the 83 wars or other conflicts involving the United States.  Over one and a half million people have died.   It is easy to forget events that have happened “over there” which … Continue reading In Memoriam

Mothers and Flowers

In 1872 Unitarian Julia Ward Howe began advocating the creation of a “Mother’s Day for Peace.”  Her original concept has completely died out. The history of Mother’s Day reminds us that it is more than a day for flowers and pancakes. It’s a time to highlight the aspects of motherhood that are not usually visible … Continue reading Mothers and Flowers

Easter for the Non-Religious: Our Seventh Annual All-Music Easter Morning

Religious communities often disagree more than they agree – conflicting theologies, writings, beliefs … the list goes on and on. One thing, however, seems to be present in many, if not all, gathered communities of faith: music.  We will again this year celebrate Easter special concert by flutist Cornell Kinderknecht. For those who cut church … Continue reading Easter for the Non-Religious: Our Seventh Annual All-Music Easter Morning

Embracing Religious Pluralism and Celebrating Interdependent Community.

An exploration of how our society can leverage our religious diversity to find common ground for our journey together into Beloved Community. Mark Davies is the Oklahoma State Humanities Scholar for the Smithsonian Institute Museum on Main Street Water/Ways exhibit.  He is also the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics; Director of the World House … Continue reading Embracing Religious Pluralism and Celebrating Interdependent Community.