The traditions and theologies which have come to be called Unitarian and Universalist have their roots in the history of the western tradition for centuries, since and before the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Enlightenment.
Kriss Gang, PresenterDeb Gang, Service Leader Unitarians and Universalists have traditionally led the charge for social change resisting unjust, cruel and morally reprehensible social norms like slavery, war, denial of human rights, minority oppression and religious zealotry. This Sunday´s service will highlight Unitarian Universalist “Resistance” since the two denominations merged in 1961, focusing on our … Continue reading “UU Resistance”
Presenter: Carlos Navarro Service Associate: Dee Dee Camni As part of the series, “Understanding Mexican History & Culture,” Carlos Navarro, principal of Connect with Mexico, will review the upcoming program that will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Monday, August 11 through Thursday, August 14 (at St. Andrews Anglican Church, San Lucas 19, Riberas … Continue reading “Understanding Mexican History & Culture: Part 2”
Presenter: Dan Grippo Service Associate: Dee Dee Camhi As part of the series. “Understanding Mexican History & Culture,” Dan Grippo will review the upcoming program that will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 7 (at St. Andrews Anglican Church, San Lucas 19, Riberas de Pilar) Dan has a … Continue reading “Understanding Mexican History & Culture: Part 1”
Noris Binet, Presenter Tim Boeve, Service Associate Ms. Noris Binet, a resident of Lakeside for the past six years (along with her husband Tim Boeve) and a graduate of the University of Guadalajara when in her twenties, in recognition of Mexico’s celebration on December 12, will bring a message centered around The Virgin of Guadalupe, … Continue reading “The Virgin of Guadalupe, a Myth for our Time”
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh – Service Associate: Jane Castleman We live in an enigmatic world, one that deep down, doesn’t make ‘common sense’ at all. Yet the physical evidence is sound – the world is ‘quantum’ in nature. It’s hard to make sense of, hard to describe (without advanced mathematics). But we can try. Starting … Continue reading Quantum Universe – Part 2
Presenter: Rev. Matt Alspaugh – Service Associate: Jane Castleman We live in an enigmatic world, one that deep down, doesn’t make ‘common sense’ at all. Yet the physical evidence is sound – the world is ‘quantum’ in nature. It’s hard to make sense of, hard to describe (without advanced mathematics). But we can try. Starting … Continue reading Quantum Universe – Part 1
Presenter: Richard Clarke Service Associate: Carol Johnson Join us as Richard Clarke explores the ideas of unity and interconnectedness through the teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, a revered sage of the 20th century and Unitarian-Universalist eyes. Discover profound parallels between Universalism, Unitarianism, and Advaita Vedanta in this special talk. Much of Ramana’s teaching aligns with … Continue reading “Embracing Oneness: Exploring Universalism and Unitarianism through the Eyes of Ramana Maharshi”
Presenter: Cate Howell Service Associate: Michael Swords Western history has a long and harsh tradition of different religions laying claim to an exclusive truth and restricting membership and participation to a chosen few, who then must participate in a designated ritual to certify their acceptance into that community. Unitarian Universalism is the only religious faith … Continue reading “A Unique Faith, Open to All, Exclusive to None”
Rev. Matt Alspaugh, PresenterJune Wilson and Susie Lindeman, Service Associates Who are we, as Unitarian Universalists? What do you say when someone says “You are a Unitarian Universalist? What is that?” Some folks assume we’re some new-age religion, founded in the 1960’s. Others think we’re really some kind of leftist political party disguised as a … Continue reading “Who are We? Our Unitarian Universalist Heritage”
Presenter: Bethany Anne Putnam Service Associate: D’Vorah Kelley Twenty-two years ago, Bethany was the foremost expert on domestic disaster relief and volunteer coordination within the Episcopal Church. Her experience and training led to being hired immediately following 9/11, as the Disaster Director of St. Paul’s Chapel at Ground Zero in New York City. Bethany will … Continue reading “911 Remembered”