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“Women’s Rights and the UN: Signs of Progress or Growing Despair?”

The United Nations (UN) was founded on  October 24, 1945, directly following WWII. The UN is a global association of governments that facilitates cooperation in international law, security, economic development, and social equality. With aims to protect human rights and achieve world peace, it is a center for governments to communicate and develop strategies to … Continue reading “Women’s Rights and the UN: Signs of Progress or Growing Despair?”

Annual Pet Blessing

Calling all pooches, Persian cats and pocket pets! It’s our annual pet blessing service facilitated by Laura Lotto. This annual observation is held on a Sunday close to October 4. In the Roman Catholic tradition, October 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis (1182-1226) was a monk who founded the contemporary … Continue reading Annual Pet Blessing

Mingling of the Waters

Please bring either “living waters” from wherever your travels or activities have led you over the summer or plan on using “symbolic” water provided at the service. Participants will be invited to share what the water means to them as the water is poured and mingled into a community pitcher.

Labor Day–No Service

No service during this long holiday weekend. Enjoy being outdoors or being with family!

This I Believe

This I Believe was a radio program hosted by Edward R. Murrow that ran from 1951 to 1955. Famous people and everyday folk wrote and read short essays revealing their personal mantras and beliefs. Since then, the concept has been revived several times, including a four-year run on NPR a decade ago. The This I … Continue reading This I Believe

Spirituality and Music

While growing up him the Catholic church, UU folksingers Joseph and John DeMasi were introduced to a very narrow definition of God. We know that our spirituality can be found everywhere and anywhere. Join the DeMasi Bros. in their return engagement as they share the spirituality they find in their music. Joseph and John DeMasi, the … Continue reading Spirituality and Music