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
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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.
Unity Through Music
This service will start with “Walking In Wilderness – A Melismatic Excursion,” which will include a 20-minute music listening experience. Then it will be followed by “Little By Little,” a snowflake parable, and group music making!
What do you imagine Christmas could be?
It would seem that many of the institutions in our society are not working very well for us. Christianity may be an example, and Christmas also. “There shall be a great profit throughout the land” Monty Python. W. Deming instigated a new philosophy of … read more.
The Concerto of Our Lives
Life is a concerto and you are the maestro! Drawing on concepts in spiritual traditions, music history, social science and neuroscience, we will explore how this most transient art form has the capacity to shape us as we walk through our lives.
Human Rights Day
Which roles do creativity and the arts play in preserving and expanding human rights around the world?
We will finish the service with a group art project in the theme of “Unity” to be featured in the 2024 Art321 Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibit.
Has Your Heart Become Too Small for the Holidays?
Time to take a break from the stress of the holidays. Elizabeth and Megan will put aside adulting for the day to help us enjoy the season as children again following the December Theme of Creativity, Arts, & Music. Come dressed in your pajamas or … read more.