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The Hartshorne/Brightman Correspondence: A Unitarian Universalist Philosopher and Methodist Philosopher in Dialogue

This talk will explore one of the most significant philosophical correspondences of the 20th Century comprised of a sustained 23 year dialogue (1922-1945) between UU philosopher Charles Hartshorne and Methodist philosopher Edgar S. Brightman. Hartshorne was one of the leading proponents of process philosophy, and Brightman was the most prominent Boston personalist philosopher of his … Continue reading The Hartshorne/Brightman Correspondence: A Unitarian Universalist Philosopher and Methodist Philosopher in Dialogue

Living Our Faith Out Loud

Living Our Faith Out Loud The Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick-Gray, preaching (video message) In the midst of these defining and tumultuous times, when so much is on the line, we must ask “How can we live the values of compassion, justice, democracy and interdependence in bold, courageous ways that have the power to make a … Continue reading Living Our Faith Out Loud

Our Building: A Site of Memory

Memory is an essential part of consciousness and places embody our memories.  Old buildings are like memories you can touch.  However, in order to experience this connection, we must first know of its history.  On this last Sunday of Black History Month, we welcome Funeral Director James E. Smith who will speak of his 40 … Continue reading Our Building: A Site of Memory

Neil Postman, Prophet? Technology, Gods, and The End of Education.

Author, educator, media theorist and social critic Neil Postman (1931-2003) argued that television was playing on our appetite for distraction as we amused ourselves to death.  Writing on the cusp of the internet, Postman warned of the dangers posed by the false god of technology for culture, politics, and education.  We’ll consider what he had … Continue reading Neil Postman, Prophet? Technology, Gods, and The End of Education.

A New Plan for a New Year

On Sunday a look at a new, exciting focus.  The Pathway to Membership becomes clearer, easier to follow.  At least the Membership Team hopes so!  Marion Hill will speak about a new approach to church membership that the congregation has voted to begin using.  This Path to Membership, based on a workshop Hill heard at … Continue reading A New Plan for a New Year

The Still Point of the Turning World

Why meditate? In our driven, achievement-focused world, what are the benefits of learning to create stillness inside yourself? Elena Westbrook will introduce a few different approaches, including breathing techniques and Tonglen meditation, that can be a powerful part of your spiritual practice. Elena Westbrook returns to our pulpit this morning.  Elena is an active member … Continue reading The Still Point of the Turning World

A Ritual for the Season

The first Sunday of the new year is a time for reflection and introspection. It is a time of new beginnings and possibilities. To our ritual of letting go (flame), metaphoric cleansing (water), setting intentions (oil), and new beginnings (light), we are adding a way to reconnect to the Earth and growing things.  We will … Continue reading A Ritual for the Season

Sitting On The Cusp Of A Year

We conclude this worship year, as is our tradition, with a morning assembly featuring all of us, everyone who would like to share a reading, song, poem, or a story.  Being at the cusp concluding the first decade of the century and launching into the second one, what thought do you bring to this transition?  … Continue reading Sitting On The Cusp Of A Year