Rev. Dan’s Writing
From the Associate Minister of RE – Rev. Dan Harper
Comfort Survey for New Main Hall Chairs – now through Feb 11
As part of the Campus Vision Project, the Chairs Committee is selecting new chairs for the Main Hall. We need stackable, storable chairs that are beautiful for worship and comfortable for a wide range of people’s shapes and abilities. We are asking for everyone’s help to assess comfort. We know that many people need arms on their ...Weaving the Web: Ever More Welcoming
“How shall we live? Be welcoming to all.” Mechthild of Magdeburg I learned today that the original meaning of the word “welcome” is “desirable guest.” What an interesting reversal!: that the reason we offer welcome to someone is because they are a desirable person to have as our guest. It’s not a favor that we the hosts ...Forum Topics for February 2024
The Forum meets from 8:30 to 10 am on Sunday mornings. Here are the Forum topics for February 2024: 02/04 Great Decisions – Climate technology and competition – Sarah Doxiadis 02/11 Analyzing U.S. propaganda from an international perspective – Steven Mashin 02/18 Russia / Ukraine Conflict – Dick Duda 02/25 Discussion of Matters of Current Local, National, & International ...Dismantling White Supremacy updates
Date change; immigration history Dismantling White Supremacy continues to meet once a month but will now be meeting on the second Tuesday evening of each month, 7:15-8:45. The next session will be on Tuesday, February 13, and facilitated by Rev. Amy Zucker Morgenstern. More detailed information about the session will be posted here shortly. All are ...Bring your chalice!
After we sent out a preview of this Sunday’s service, one UUCPA member responded with this lovely idea: “Why not invite everyone who has their own chalice to bring it to church to add to the light?” She shared a story about her chalice and the candle she uses in it, and added, “Maybe other ...