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9:15 Forum: altruism

Rena and Bryan Wetzel-Curtis will be leading a discussion about the selfless concern for all of life and how this practice brings benefits to all parties.  How altruism can contribute to a more peaceful planet will be a great topic to think and talk about.

10:30 Service: Reader’s Theater: “god and gabe”

The play, written by Kent Shifferd, features a conversation between God and the Angel Gabriel. God is trying to make sense of humans and has Gabe bring various people before Him so he can question them.

10:30 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: jUDAISM

11:30 Potluck

As always, wholesome food, hot coffee, and enlightening conversation will be had at our third Sunday potluck!

9:15 Forum: Poetry discussion: Robert Frost’s “The Draft Horse”

Judy Barisonzi will be leading the discussion of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Draft Horse.” Our poetry discussions are fun and engaging, and the more people who add their perspective, the more everyone will get out of it.

10:30 Service: Hildegard of bingen: What does this 12th century woman offer us?

Pat Schifferd will talk about Hildegard of Bingen, the 12th century mystic and composer, has also been characterized as being: scientist, ecologist, pantheist, feminist.  But who was she really?  The talk will attempt to discern who the real Hildegard was.

11:30 Coffee and snacks

 

9:15 Forum: Thoreau’s Politics

In the 8th part of the Transcendentalism Series, we will see how central Henry David Thoreau’s ideas were to democracy, freedom, and the role of the individual. This part highlights our right to abide by a higher law than the rules of our institutions.

10:30 Service: When Helping Hurts

Linda Tollefsrude offers a service that looks at “helping” in a different light. Sacrifices can be painful, but they are essential to our relationships.

 

 

11:30 Coffee and Snacks

12:00  Board Meeting

At the 2016 Unitarian Universalist General Assembly, Rev. William Barber gave an empowering speech that continues to send shock waves of love, togetherness, and resilience through our hearts.

9:15 FORUM: RENEWING LOVE

How can the Blue Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship reach out to the community? Who are we and what can we do to engage people who may or may not know about Unitarian Universalism? Several members of BHUU will offer context and questions to help find our “sweet spot.”

10:30 Service: Friendship

Pat Barry examines what it means to be a friend and maintain healthy relationships.

11:30 Coffee and Snacks

Join us for treats after the service!

9:15 Forum: Renewing Love

How can the Blue Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship reach out to the community? Who are we and what can we do to engage people who may or may not know about Unitarian Universalism? Several members of BHUU will offer context and questions to help find our “sweet spot.”

10:30 Service: Norske Myths and Predictions about the Future

Waldo Asp delves into the timelessness of Nordic myths; of how they reflect what we believe to be true, and how myths have and will continue to facilitate our predictions for the future, especially for those discovering the planet and cosmos.

11:30 Coffee and Snacks

All are welcome!

9:15 Forum: The war that saved my life

Fifth-grader Rena Curtis will explore the First UU Principle in “The War that Saved My Life.” Taking place in London during WWII, the 10 year old hero of the story is in constant conflict with her own inherent worth and dignity. The lessons she and those around her learn throughout the story are both empowering and inspiring.

10:30 Service: Music and Poetry Sunday

Join us as we share and enjoy musical and poetic favorites! All are welcome to bring a piece to read, sing, play, or express in any way.

12:00 Potluck

As always, wholesome food, hot coffee, and enlightening conversation will be had at our third Sunday potluck!

12:00 board meeting

As the board meeting on the 8th was cancelled, we will be meeting on the 15th instead. All are welcome to attend.

9:15 Forum: Transcendentalism, Part 7

We will watch and discuss “Thoreau at Walden and Beyond,”  learning of the life of Henry David Thoreau and also his lasting impact on culture, education, and politics.

10:30 Service: Invisible Refugees 

Bob Hasman will lead a service to help us realize that refugees of all kinds are living in our communities, and that we have the power to help them socially, economically, and politically.

Join us celebrating the new year!

The Blue Hills UU Fellowship will welcome 2017 with New Year Meditations on Sunday, January 1st at 10:30 am. (There will be no forum.)

Click here to download our January 2017 calendar of events.

The beloved Music and Poetry Sunday will be the service on January 15th, where all are welcome to bring their favorite poems and hymns to be shared and sung together.

On the 22nd and 29th, those who attended the “Love Reaches Out” workshop will give a forum inviting the entire congregation to help expand on the Blue Hills UU vision and create goals both internally and for our communities.