Speaker: Fr. James Neilson

Imaginative Interpretations of Iconic Images

Taking to heart the wonderfully pithy phrase (often attributed to legendary wit, Oscar Wilde), “One should either be a work of art…or wear a work of art,” this presentation will celebrate humankind’s boundless creativity in recreating classic works of art that truly reveal our splendid capacity to overcome boredom and ennui with humor and imagination…and … Continue reading Imaginative Interpretations of Iconic Images

Life is Beautiful… and Beauty is Lifegiving

A survey of ideas and images extolling beautiful acts, moments and objects as evidence of our shared heritage of embracing and pursuing beauty as a way to more wonderfully live rich and meaningful lives…yesterday, today and tomorrow! See the UUConnect for the service logon information or click on October 8 in the calendar.

Finding Our Center: Being Calm in the Storm

In the tradition of Visio Divina (“Sacred Seeing”) wherein one allows their heart and imagination to enter into a work of art (with the great hope of receiving clarity, insight and inspiration), a collection of “quiet” 17th century paintings of Dutch interior spaces and 21st century photographs of storms will be presented (juxtaposed) to extend … Continue reading Finding Our Center: Being Calm in the Storm