| Prayer for upcoming election |
[04 Oct 2008|10:19pm] |
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Note: I hope this is appropriate and well-received. I have been a UU my whole life, so I wrote this prayer with varying beliefs in mind.
*I decided with all of the fear surrounding the upcoming election, it would be a good thing to encourage prayer and/ or positive thoughts to embrace our nation and world with goodness and light. I hope this prayer be sent on if it is a blessing to you and you feel it will bless those dear to you. I would suggest saying this prayer or one like it aloud AFTER you have gotten yourself centered and calm by closing your eyes and taking deep breaths. :)*( My prayer )</div>
SENDING BLESSINGS AND LOVE!
~Vanessa~
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| New Unitarian Universalist Podcasts blog |
[04 Oct 2008|02:54pm] |
I've created a new syndicated feed for the Unitarian Universalist Podcast Directory, which I'm in the process of converting from a standard Web page to a blog.
![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/syndicated.gif) uupodcasts is the feed for the blog, which is not yet complete but is more up-to-date than the old directory. Each state will have its own entry, as well as an entry for the District of Columbia and foreign UU podcasts, plus entries for similar religions such as Ethical Culture and radio programming that isn't UU-specific but may be of interest.
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| Mexico UU's? |
[29 Sep 2008|03:44pm] |
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Is anyone familiar with a Unitarian congregation, fellowship, or society in or near Monterrey, Mexico? I'm going to be studying abroad there next semester and would like to find something if possible.
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| What Breed of Liberal Are You? |
[27 Sep 2008|09:22pm] |
You are an Eco-Avenger, also known as an environmentalist or tree hugger. You believe in saving the planet from the clutches of air-fouling, oil-drilling, earth-raping conservative fossil fools.
Not identifying with this...but it's kind of fun anyway.
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| Church Changes to Unitarian Universalist |
[27 Sep 2008|01:57pm] |
Church Changes to Unitarian Universalist.
Bishop Carlton Pearson's New Dimensions Worship Center began meeting at the All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Okla., in June, the Tulsa World reported. Pearson said he and his family would make All Souls their home church, and he encouraged New Dimensions members to worship there as well.
I hope that they are sincerely welcomed into our movement and are able to find a place for their christian faith among us.
The comments of the minister of All Souls was interesting: The addition of people with a pentacostal style has enlivened their worship services. I can only imagine what a UU service with that energy might be like! Sounds like it could be interestingn.
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| UU Monks/Nuns |
[26 Sep 2008|02:24pm] |
Having just spent time (DRE training) at a center run by Catholic sisters, my "important" question is:
What would UU Monks/brothers & nuns/sisters be like?
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| from Rob Bresney |
[17 Sep 2008|11:00am] |
This is from Rob Bresney's "I have a dream" essay...
"We will sleep eight and a half hours every night and practice our lucid dreams ... sing love songs from the future while soaking in long, hot baths ... feast on chocolate as we converse with the little voices in our heads ... research the difference between stupid suffering and wise suffering until we finally get it right . . . wear magic underwear made from eagle feathers, spider webs, and 100-year-old moss . . . and conjure up bigger, better, more original sins and wilder, wetter, more interesting problems."
So, just what is the difference between stupid suffering and wise suffering?
Discuss...
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| Letter from Bill Sinkford re: Transitions in Youth Ministry. |
[17 Sep 2008|10:21am] |
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Sinkford's newest letter.
1) They added more youth to the committee. Good. [Why weren't they there before? Good Lord, man. It's almost unbelievable that the body charged with overhauling youth ministry was previously composed of a 2:1 ratio of adults to youth. How could they have possibly thought that was okay?]
2) Hey! They finally publicly released the Working Group roster! About time, transparency.
3) "First, it is true that YRUU as a continental organization has effectively ended. In April, the Board of Trustees of the Association approved a 2008-09 budget that shifted funding previously allotted to the YRUU Steering Committee and Youth Council to the development of new youth programs and support for the charge of the Youth Ministry Working Group." FINALLY they're owning what they did.
4) Why is "congregationally-based" one of the 4 pieces of the vision for youth ministry? That language is very ominous to me. What about Sinkford Questions Congregations Come First?
This is so still not okay with me. We need a continental youth programming body for so many reasons that have been explained again and again and again. Why the backtracking?
And goddamn if it doesn't still suck that the UUA Staff and UU Board of Trustees effectively grabbed the rug out from under elected youth leadership. Goddamn if that isn't against everything youth empowerment is supposed to stand for.
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| Jehova's Witnesses |
[13 Sep 2008|08:13pm] |
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Today a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses came to my door. For those who may not recall, I have a penchant for talking to any and all religious messengers who come to my door.
It was an older couple (60s, I would guess). He wore a tie and she a dress. His shirt was yellow and her dress had flowers and both had bibles. I stepped outside, looked them over, and said "I would guess either Baptist or Jehovah's Witnesses." He immediately confirmed JW. I shook hands, introduced myself and welcomed them.
He asked "Do you believe there will ever be an end to suffering?" Wow! What an icebreaker. I even said so. He immediately opened his Bible to show me a highlighted verse in Revelations that someday there would be. The short version is, come the end of times, there will be a perfect world with no suffering for the worthy.
I shook hands again, wished them well and they left.
Back in the kitchen, I suddenly realized the UU challenge: "What are you doing to alleviate suffering now?"
Next time.
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| more curriculum help |
[10 Sep 2008|12:12pm] |
I'm looking for a tape that goes with the curriculum, "Holidays and Holy Days", which I'm teaching this year at my UU. We can't find the tape that goes with it, if anyone has a copy and can make a copy and mail it to me, please leave me a message here on Live Journal.
Thanks!
Dove
www.uufs.net
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| UUA Commission on Appraisal releases draft Principles and Purposes |
[02 Sep 2008|04:40pm] |
They are collecting online input here.
A link to the facebook group is here.
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| Help! I can't remember a title.... |
[02 Sep 2008|03:19pm] |
A few years back, my UU used a preschool (or maybe Kindergarden) curriculum that was very simple. It was spiral bound and had a blue cover. The lessons involved a story and a craft, that could be used in any order. Does anyone else recall this curriuclum and it's title? I can't find it at my church!
Dove
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| Purposes & Principles: Proposed Draft |
[02 Sep 2008|11:45am] |
The new proposed by-law section for the sources & principles has been released. I've been reading some of the commentary from our trained clergy, and so far have seen a variety of critiques ranging from the verbose & un-poetic nature of the language to the expansion of the principles & the collapse of the sources as a continuation of our tendancy to use the principles as a de facto creed. I think that I'll read them a couple of times more...but this revision is less impressive than the existing document.
Draft Proposed Document:
( Selected sections copied & pasted )
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| Religious Freedom and National Self-Determination |
[02 Sep 2008|04:36pm] |
A presentation I gave at the Melbourne (Aus) Unitarian Church last Sunday.
There are many instances of religious persecution and national oppression, some of which lasted for centuries, some of which are on-going today.
Human history - and much of pre-history, if we accept the recordings of the great anthropologists - has been a constant struggle between those who seek to promote religious freedom and open inquiry, and those who have sought to impose on the lives of others one or another or even no religion and limit such inquiries through a variety of means of persecution; through censorship, desecration of holy sites, discrimination, forced conversion, pogroms, segregation, terrorism and war.
More at:
http://melbourneunitarian.org.au/node/69
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| Intolerance in PA towards Pagans and Transgendered People |
[01 Sep 2008|04:49am] |
http://www.phillyburbs.com/pb-dyn/news/111-08292008-1583175.html
I just wanted to make UUs in PA aware of this, and ask them to be supportive of the Mr. Fire, who is also transgendered. I'm not sure if UU clergy can be of assistance, but they are looking for as much help as they can get. Here is more information.....
( Read more... )
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| My experience in Unitarian Universalism |
[30 Aug 2008|08:14pm] |
Hi, I have posted some entries on my Livejournal, partly in response to the challange posted in this community from ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) mobyjane on August 7 and also in response to the shootings at the church in Tennessee. The posts may be found at Many Questions, sa_hall . "Ending Violence" on July 29, "My Unitarian Roots" (with photos) on August 8, and "On Growing Up Unitarian Universalist" August 31. I hope they will be of interest.
Stephanie
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| help after La migra raid in MS |
[30 Aug 2008|01:42pm] |
Hey all,
South MS just witnessed the largest immigration raid in recent memory with over 600 people detained now... and now, following, the very real possibility of a hurricane or two adding complications to this humanitarian crisis.
the uua has contacted us, & we'll be seeing the organized aid effort next week.
Families are left without an income, in dire need of material, financial and legal aid.
If you can help, donations can be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg. If sending a check, please make sure to put "Immigration Clinic" in the "for' line.
sacred heart catholic church
313 Walnut St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
solid,
enku
( US Human Rights Network alert )
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| Fundraising Idea |
[29 Aug 2008|02:58pm] |
I saw this in our monthly newsletter and thought I'd pass it on. I have no idea where it originated.
Reverse Giving - Don't Get it Backwards!
Reverse giving? Is that where you take back what you already gave? Nope - read on. It's our latest, funnest fundraising initiative. And the best news - it's for all ages (except the very youngest)! This is how it works:
1. On September 21 (September 28 if you miss the 21st), all members and friends at the service who want to participate will receive an envelope. The envelope will contain $20 and ideas about how to make the $20 grow i.e. how to become an entrepreneur!
2. You use the $20 to make money. For example, you use the $20 to buy gas and drive someone to the airport and they pay you the going rate for an airport shuttle. Or, you spend $20 on ingredients and sell your baked goods. Or, you buy a rake and rake a bunch of people's yards. Or, you buy some fabric and make something to sell. You get the picture - invest and make lots of money.
3. Then on December 14, bring your earnings and stories to the Fellowship. And then we can spend the money in ways that make us all happy!
This fundraiser is for all ages. Parental assistance with management of funds is assumed for children grade 6 and under.
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