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Guest Speaker: Jeffrey Lockwood: Sounds of Silence

Jeff Lockwood, University of Wyoming professor of Natural Sciences & Humanities and long-time member of the UU Fellowship of Laramie, will explore the importance of free speech to any democracy—from a nation to a religious community. To understand the moral hazards censorship, there is no more compelling, contemporary context than the energy industry’s application of economic pressure on governmental bodies and public institutions to suppress the expression of ideas that are contrary to the financial interests of those who profit from fossil fuels. Based on this recent book, Behind the Carbon Curtain: The Energy Industry, Political Censorship and Free Speech, he will share stories and thoughts about human freedom, the control of citizens by those in power, the dire risks of dissent in times of fear, and the importance of speaking the truth about oppression—whether political, economic, or both. Stuart Mackenzie will act as service leader.

Discussion Forum: Kindness

Laura Gossman will facilitate a discussion forum on the monthly worship theme of “Kindness.” Deliberately practicing kindness syncs well with Unitarian Universalism’s emphasis on “deeds, not creeds.” We’ll explore our current culture’s ambiguities surrounding kindness, and reflect on why we should and how we can behave more kindly.

Find the Eternal Light of Kindness: Even in Dark Times

Kindness is vital to surviving dark times. Progress depends on a positive outlook on life. When we reach out to others doing small and large acts of kindness we are feeding hope, moving ourselves forward and combatting the forces of darkness. Guest speaker Rebecca Hunt, Ph D., a historian and senior instructor at the University of Colorado at Denver, and story teller at Crimson Dawn, will share ideas and philosophies about kindness and its role in creating a better world.

Don’t be Nice, be Kind!

The Kind bar company has a series of commercials. “People think nice and kind are the same thing,” they begin by saying. Then go on to describe how kind bars are superior because they contain real ingredients. The commercial closes by saying, “Give kind a … read more.

Hope, Hypocrisy and Hot Fudge Sundaes

Hope, Hypocrisy and Hot Fudge Sundaes, by Jim Brown

In these times of social media it’s tough to be a purveyor of hope, inspiration or just causes without someone instantly digging up a reason or two to doubt the credibility of the purveyor.  The question I’ll … read more.

Hope Springs Eternal

An Essay on Man, Epistle I (1733) –  Alexander Pope

Hope springs eternal in the human breast;
Man never Is, but always To be blest:
The soul, uneasy and confin’d from home,
Rests and expatiates in a life to come.

It means that no matter the circumstances, … read more.

Hope Across the Board

Welcome

Opening Words

Look to this day!

For it is life, the very life of life,

In its brief course lie all the verities

And realities of your existence:

The bliss of growth,

The glory of action

The splendor of beauty;

For yesterday is but a dream,

And tomorrow is only a vision;

But today, well … read more.

Reason and Science: Discussion Forum

Unitarian Universalism draws from many sources, and values what we have to learn from the use of reason and the results of science. Join in this discussion forum of our monthly worship theme.

“Wisdom – an Ego Challenge!

Unitarian Universalists draw from many sources, including the words and deeds of prophetic people. Let’s join together as Karen Anfang explores the theme of “Wisdom.”

“Windows and Mirrors”

Let us join together as the Religious Exploration program children and leaders present a year-end wrap up of their 2016-2017 RE program, “Windows and Mirrors.” “The metaphor of windows and mirrors represents the dynamic relationship among our awareness of self, our perceptions of others, and others’ perceptions of us.” “Windows and Mirrors nurtures children’s ability to identify their own experiences and perspectives and to seek out, care about and respect those of others.” (http://www.uua.org/re/tapestry/children/windows/introduction).