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Scheduled Services
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October 4 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski
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Growing Our Diversity: Association Sunday |
Today is our annual celebration of our connection to Unitarian Universalism. The theme for Association Sunday this year is “Growing Our Diversity.” A special offering will be collected to further UUA programming in this important area.
Music: Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble; Connie Schuelka |
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October 11 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski
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Coming Out on the Side of Love: Marriage Equality for All |
We join in spirit with thousands who gather to march in Washington D.C. today for recognition of equal rights for all people. Our focus this morning is on Marriage Equality: we share stories and talk about ways to come out on the side of love.
Music: Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble, Connie Schuelka |
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October 18 |
Social Justice Council Environment Task Group |
Water, Water Everywhere |
Southeastern Minnesota is blessed with the abundance of water, but how healthy is our water resource? What responsibilities do we have for its health? What can be done to improve water quality? Join us to find out as Katherine Logan and the Environment Task Group explore these questions.
Music: Nodding Wild Onions; Connie Schuelka |
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October 25 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski |
The Spiritual Practice of Hospitality: New Member Sunday |
How do we practice hospitality, as individuals and as a community? A look at ancient and modern wisdom about the art of hospitality.
Music: Allen Bishop, oboe; Connie Schuelka |
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September 6 |
Bob Rouillard |
The Dignity of Work |
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On Labor Day Sunday, we take time out to consider the importance of work in the lives of people. Long time friend of our congregation, Bob Rouillard, shares with us from his experiences as a union organizer. He will talk about why the labor movement is as important as ever.
Music: Connie Schuelka
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September 13 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski |
Human Worth |
The first principle of Unitarian Universalism calls upon us to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. How do we do this in our own lives, in our religious community and in the wider world? What sustains us in the process?
Music: Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble, Connie Schuelka |
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September 20 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski & Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick |
A Wild Dignity |
We celebrate the autumnal equinox with the story of the sustainable landscaping on the hillsides of the Church grounds, a project that is now in its tenth year. Today we also mark the end of Ramadan and the beginning of the Jewish High Holidays.
Music: Ben Woolman, guitar |
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September 27 |
Social Justice Council Disability Task Group |
Remembering With Dignity |
join us this morning to hear the words of guest speaker Beth Thompson from the Rochester State Hospital Cemetery Recognition Group. She has many stories to share from her ongoing research into the lives of the state hospital residents and the involvement of community citizens dedicated to make the cemetery a sanctuary place.
Music: John Vettel, viola
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August 2 |
The Reverend Kalen Fristad
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Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful |
Rev. Kalen Fristad, an ordained United Methodist Minister, and founding chair of the Christian Universalist Association brings us a message on the history and significance of the teaching of universalism.
Music: Ethan Edl |
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August 9 |
Ann Marie Gullickson
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Ties to Dharamsala |
On my recent trip to Dharamsala, India, I found a number of spiritual symbols in Tibetan Buddhist culture that tie, such as that are tied to the body or tied to other objects. I'll share my "spiritual ties" to Dharamsala, and I'll invite you to wear or share spiritual symbols that carry special meaning to you.
Music: Matthew Schuelka |
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August 16 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski |
A Religion For Our Time |
Freedom in religion, commitment to love and justice, appreciation of cultural diversity: Unitarian Universalism has what many people are seeking in religion today. Come hear about new directions in Unitarian Universalism form the annual General Assembly of UUs held earlier this summer in Salt Lake City.
Music: Matthew Schuelka |
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August 23 |
Gwen Hendee, Director of Religious Education
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Our Evolving Religious Education Program |
As our world changes, so must our Religious Education. In this service, we take a look at our RE program and how it has changed over the past four decades. We will look ahead at what will best serve our children and youth in the world and we will look deeper into the core of our program to see what it offers.
Music: Matthew Schuelka |
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August 30 |
The Reverend Doctor Carol Hepokoski
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Water Ceremony: Seven Revelations from the Water |
Join us for our annual Water Ceremony. Bring water that is important to you along with seven words about its significance.
Music: Walden Hill Vocal Ensemble, Connie Schuelka, Matthew Schuelka
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