Gratitude
After the holidays is a good time to reflect on all we are grateful for. Dee Dee Camhi will speak about gratitude. Carol Johnson will be the service leader.
Topic: Gratitude
Like hope, trust, and love, gratitude is both a feeling and a spiritual practice. W. H. Auden once wrote that on the dull days of life, we must practice our “scales of rejoicing.” A musician practices scales for many lonely hours so that when it comes time to perform, the music will flow naturally from the fingers. Likewise, we can make a practice of our gratitude that will sustain us in both the wonderful and difficult times of our lives.
LESSONS FROM THE CRITTERS
Rev. Don Beaudreau will be our speaker. Don is a retired UU minister who has lived with his husband Juan at Lakeside for 10 years. They share their home with 7 dogs, 2 cats, a snowy-white lab mouse named “Algodon” (“Cotton”), and with whatever cow, horse, turtle, dove, snake, etc. that passes by their front … Continue reading LESSONS FROM THE CRITTERS
Original Blessing
Richard Rohr, a Christian theologian, calls out conventional Christianity on its attachment to ‘original sin’ versus an alternative concept of ‘original blessing.’ He notes that “the words ‘original sin’ are not in the New Testament. Yet the Church became so preoccupied with the fly in the ointment, the flaw in the beauty that we forgot … Continue reading Original Blessing
The Good Life and Social Justice
As an outgrowth of Rev. Matt’s service on The Good Life, Fred and Mardele Harland organized a 4 session workshop for people interested in enhancing their lives. This Sunday some workshop attendees will discuss their experiences with living a happy life, a rich life, a meaningful life. They will also discuss barriers that may have … Continue reading The Good Life and Social Justice
Mothers’ Day
Members Sue Kelley, Roy Haynes, Pamela Cucinell and Kathleen Pharis talk about their mothers. Cat Barnett will be the Service Leader.
Reflections on Kindness and Not Judging
LCUUF members Susan Miller, Sharon Robinson, Robert Barnett and Cat Barnett will offer reflections on kindness and not judging others.
A Melody for Change
Music reflects society, but music can also be a catalyst for change Michael Reason’s multi-media presentation will show how music in the 20th and 21st centuries created social and political commentary and became a global force for change. Dee Dee Camhi is the service leader.
Más Fuertes Juntos: Stronger Together
A shared service with the UU Fellowship of San Miguel Allende, the other large migrant UU congregation in Mexico. We also will welcome other UUs in Mexico (and elsewhere!), as we explore how we might be stronger if we work together in growing and sharing our UU faith. Rev. Tom Rosiello & Rev. Matt Alspaugh … Continue reading Más Fuertes Juntos: Stronger Together
One Year In
On March 15, 2020, the Fellowship canceled its service due to COVID-19 concerns. We have met online since. Every aspect of our community has been touched by the pandemic. We’ll take stock of where we are, one year in, and attempt to foresee what the coming months may be like. Rev. Matt Alspaugh will give … Continue reading One Year In