Maps, Models, and Mythos
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality.
To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
― Buckminster Fuller
“network” by michael.heiss is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
Archives: Services
The Unchurching of Society: Gone Fishing and Other Causes
On Sunday March 3, Don Black and Jim Brown will explore many of the underlying causes of the recent decline in religious affiliation in America, Canada and the UK.
Photo: “Fishing” by pianowow is licensed under … read more.
Soothing Aspects of Ritual – Discussion Forum
Annette Grochowski will lead a discussion forum on the month’s theme.
Put On Your Seatbelt for an In-depth Exam of Rituals
Burning Bowl Fire Communion
The Burning Bowl Fire Communion is a unique Unitarian Universalist fire cleansing ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and to release it.
Image credit: “Burning Bowl” by Cindy Wright
For those who missed the service, please find the script linked below.
Intro to Month’s Theme: Soothing Aspects of Ritual
Elizabeth Jo will introduce the month’s theme.
Photo Credit: John Ragai / CC BY 2.0
Perspective from a Green Anarchist
Megan will continue to explore the metaphor of flying monkeys and oppression while introducing the principles of green anarchism, the acquisition of wings of empowerment, ways to build a green anarchist community, and the importance of environmental awareness and connection.
Image credit: Megan Jessup
Spiritual Journeys
During this service, four UU Casper members and friends will share their spiritual journeys.
Image credit: “twisty forest paths” by MGSpiller is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Escaping the Flying Monkeys: leaving narcissism behind
Service leader Elizabeth Jo Otto will continue the theme “Flying Monkeys” and narcissists through personal experience and discussion.
Image: Illustration from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace), 1856-1915 / Public Domain
Flying Monkeys and the Power of Friendship
The flying monkeys, Dorothy, and her friends from the American fairytale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz have captured the imagination of many people from the book’s first publication 124 years ago. These characters and their journey have come to symbolize many things to us and … read more.