2021 - 2022
| Date | Discussion Topic | Suggested by | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun-Aug 1 , 10AM | Continuation of historical developments occurring at the time of the emergence of Unitarian Universalism and other topics of interest | Sarah Stevens | Important Dates in Early European Unitarian and Universalist History additional history of same period found on Wikipedia |
| Sun-Aug 8 , 10AM | Conclusion of Our Unitarian Universalist Story | Sarah Stevens | The Unitarians and the Universalists: A Summary Overview |
| Sun-Aug 22, 10AM | NO MEETING | - | - |
| Sun-Aug 29, 10AM | Our Unitarian-Universalist Story | Sarah Stevens | Continue topics of mutual interest and Session 5 |
| Sun-Sep 5, 10AM | no service | - | Labor Day Weekend |
| Fri-Sep 10 | WFIU 106.1 FM | Jack Johnson | Listen all day for 7 announcements in recognition of Rev. Seese
CLICK HERE - then click "play" - then click the play icon |
| Sun-Sep 12, 10AM | Water Ceremony
[live presentation by Rev. Seese] |
Beverly Seese | - |
| Sun-Sep 19, 10AM | Hewing stones out of the mountains of despair: remembering the civil rights movement 1956-1965.
[live presentation by Rev. Finley Campbell] |
Beverly Seese | - |
| Sun-Sep 26, 10AM | Universalist History
[DVD will be shown at the church] |
Stephen Ewbank | Did you know the Universalists founded the first college in Logansport? Did you know that the church buildings of the Universalists still stand in Logansport and Galveston Indiana? Do you know much about the history of the Universalists and what they believed? Lets look at the national history of the denomination by viewing a DVD from the Universalist heritage foundation. |
| Sun-Oct 3, 10AM | How to Lead a Conversation Between People who Disagree (TED) ZOOM MEETING |
Scott Hersberger | In a world deeply divided, how do we have hard conversations with nuance, curiosity, respect? Veteran reporter Eve Pearlman introduces "dialogue journalism": a project where journalists go to the heart of social and political divides to support discussions between people who disagree. See what happened when a group that would have never otherwise met -- 25 liberals from California and 25 conservatives from Alabama -- gathered to talk about contentious issues. "Real connection across difference: this is a salve that our democracy sorely needs," Pearlman says. [click] |
| Sun-Oct 10, 10AM | Being Re-formed [live presentation by Rev. Seese] |
Beverly Seese | Braver/Wiser Read (very short) essay: Only Clay on the Wheel |
| Tue. Oct 12, 7:45PM-9:00PM | Small Congregation Gathering Zoom |
Phil Lund | Phil Lund from the MidAmerica Region will Zoom with those of us from small congregations. Join the Zoom with this link: https://uua.zoom.us/j/91694176696?pwd=WWNmNHM3c1d1SFVrSTdSNEppRXQrQT09 |
| Sun-Oct 17, 10AM | How To Let Go of Being a Good Person - And Be A Better Person ZOOM MEETING |
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| Wed.-Oct. 20, 12:00 | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Group will meet at the church. (formerly Lori Harvey's residence meeting room) Bring lunch and whatever you want to share or just be there with friends. |
| Sun-Oct 24, 10AM | Making Memories: Documenting Your Past
[live presentation at church] |
Sarah Brichford | . |
| Sun-Oct 31, 10AM | A Theory Of Everything - a TED talk by Emily Levine
[live meeting at church] |
Sarah Stevens | |
| Wed-Nov. 3, 12:00 | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Downtown Kokomo Library - downstairs meeting room
NEW LOCATION |
| Sun-Nov 7, 10AM | Attitudes of Gratitude | Rev. Beverly Seese | “It's a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” “Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.” |
| Sun-Nov 14, 10AM | "Reconnecting with Compassion" by Krista Tippett
[TED talk video] |
Chris Paszkiet | [click here] |
| Wed-Nov. 17, 12:00 | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Downtown Kokomo Library - downstairs meeting room
NEW LOCATION |
| Sun-Nov 21, 10AM | My failed mission to find God, and what I found instead-- Anjali Kumar -- Note: has adult content
[Ted talk video ] |
Stephen Ewbank | Anjali Kumar went looking for God and ended up finding something else entirely. In an uplifting, funny talk about our shared humanity, she takes us on a spiritual pilgrimage to meet witches in New York, a shaman in Peru, an infamous "healer" in Brazil and others, sharing an important lesson: what binds us together is far stronger than what separates us, and our differences are not insurmountable. |
| Sun-Nov 28, 10AM | Correction: Ours is a Liberal Religion, Not a “Covenantal” One;
[Video of Rev. Dr. Todd Ekloff sermon] |
Beverly Seese | A few years ago, the leadership of the Unitarian Universalist Association initiated a plan to change its bylaws so that, instead of being a service organization, its member congregations would have to agree to a covenant that they would periodically renew. But the organization’s proposal was never put before voting delegates at a General Assembly, as had been their original intention. Instead, as of late, they’ve just started calling ours a “covenantal religion.” Balderdash! Ours has long described itself as a “liberal religion.” In this sermon, I’ll do my best to help prevent this sleight of hand from escaping our attention. Todd Eklof |
| Wed-Dec. 1, 12:00-1:30 | LUNCH BUNCH Main Library |
Laurette Cameron | Tuesdays with Morrie - Full Book Summary (Google - 2 pages) book by Mitch Albom. Laurette will guide the discussion of lessons learned thru Mitch's association with Morrie. |
| Sun-Dec 5, 10AM | Spirit Animals: Are you a turkey or an eagle? | Sarah Brichford | |
| Sun-Dec 12, 10AM | Poetry of Days Gone By
Do Dreams Ever Lie |
Ted Wetekamp | |
| Wed-Dec. 15, 12:00 | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Downtown Kokomo Library - downstairs meeting room |
| Sun-Dec 19, 10AM | Where did 2021 go? How we survived another year of Pandemic. | Rev. Beverly Seese | Inspirational Quotes -- Are they helpful?
Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive. Smile at Strangers! We're in this together. A determined mind and a strong will bear endless possibilities. Are there quotes that help you survive the hard times? |
| Sun-Dec 26, 10AM | NO SERVICE | - | - |
| Sun-Jan 2, 10AM | NO SERVICE | ||
| Wed-Jan 5, 1PM | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Downtown Kokomo Library - downstairs meeting room |
| Sun-Jan 9, 10AM | Meeting Human Needs | Rev. Beverly Seese | ● John Rawls: A Theory of Justice Visual Review in Two Minutes
Poet Amanda Gorman has released a new work, just in time for the year's end. And like her most famous poem, "The Hill We Climb," recited at President Joe Biden's inauguration last January, her latest, aims to uplift its listeners during a challenging time. She said she wrote the poem, "New Day's Lyric," to celebrate the new year and honor the hurt and the humanity of the last one. ● “New Day’s Lyric” by Amanda Gorman |
| Sun-Jan 16, 10AM | 31st Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba | Carl Seese | Carl Seese's November 2021 Trip to Cuba - First group allowed in the country since the COVID Pandemic started |
| Wed-Jan 19, 1PM | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | Downtown Kokomo Library - downstairs meeting room |
| Sun-Jan 23, 10AM | Interview of the late Congressman John Lewis by lawyer and activist Bryan Stephenson
[TED Talk video] |
Chris Paszkiet | TED Video |
| Sun-Jan 30, 10AM | "How to Explain Our Faith" ~ Rev. Aaron White
[video] |
Stephen Ewbank | YouTube video |
| Wed-Feb 2, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch - Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Feb 6, 10AM | "Gifts from the Black Church: Great Singers and Traditions for Social Justice" [video] |
Sarah Brichford | We are celebrating Black History Month in February. Many commercially successful African American vocal artists have cited their upbringing in the church as the foundation for all of their work including secular music. We will briefly consider two such artists: Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye. We will also learn about the origins of the African Methodist Episcopal church which spurred creation of an early American faith community for African Americans and a legacy of concern for social justice.
[Church Denominations | American Black Journal Clip] |
| Sun-Feb 13, 10AM | Character and Power [live presentation by Rev. Seese] |
Rev. Beverly Seese | Shane Looper, Guest columnist, "Character, power and the importance of choice Journal & Courier Jan. 15, 2022 |
| Wed-Feb 16, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch - Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Feb 20, 10AM | My wish: The Charter for Compassion - Karen Armstrong
[Ted Talk] |
Steve Ewbank | [video] |
| Sun-Feb 27, 10AM | What If the Earth Was One Living Organism? | Sandy McDowell | [video 4 min:13 sec]
[blog] [video 1 min:28 sec] [Discover Magazine article] TEDxChemungRiver - Lee Welles - Gaia Theory - [13 min: 41 sec] |
| Wed-Mar 2, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Mar 6, 10AM | "Stop Fixing Start Listening"
Melanie Davis (UUA) [Live via Zoom] |
Steve Ewbank | When crisis strikes, our most important ministry is to help those in distress find inner reserves of strength. Learn about the UU Trauma Response Ministry and gain compassionate response techniques you can use with others in your life.
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| Sun-Mar 13, 10AM | Reiki Healing - Bob Johnson | Beverly Seese | Tanya Busailah recommended this subject. Bob Johnson is Leo Schifferli's brother in law.
Robert (Bob) Johnson was born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, and now resides just outside Peru on the Wabash River with his wife Joan. Bob first heard of Reiki in 1989 while in Muncie, Indiana, while attending college. Reiki is a Japanese form of energy healing; Reiki is the ethereal and sacred energy of the universe that sustains all life. With class fees that were out of his budget, it was 16 years before meeting another Reiki teacher again, but this time it was in his budget. After learning Reiki locally the first time, he traveled internationally to seek teachings from the founders of multiple Reiki systems. He studied Usui/Tibetan Reiki and Karuna Reiki directly from William Lee Rand from 2006 to 2008. In 2010 Bob learned the Gendai Reiki Ho system directly from Sensei Hiroshi Doi. Eventually learning the system he currently teaches, Komyo ReikiDo from Sensei Hyakuten Inamoto in 2012. Some of his other passions include beekeeping, native fruit and nut orchards, crystals and gemstones, travel, and dancing to live music. Bob currently teaches the Komyo ReikiDo system of Reiki in Kokomo at Komyo ReikiDo Kokomo located upstairs above the Sunspot Natural Market at 3717 S Reed Rd Kokomo, Indiana. For class info contact Bob at 765-480-5048. |
| Sun-Mar 20, 10AM | March Madness [live presentation by Rev. Seese] |
Rev. Beverly Seese |
[Care] [Migration Policy Institute (MPI)] [Concealed Coalition] [What Indiana’s no-permit carry bill means for gun owners] |
| Sun-Mar 27, 10AM | "Liberal Religion"
[video] |
Beverly Seese | A sermon delivered by Rev. Rick Hoyt-McDaniels at the February Unitarian Universalists Multicultural Unity Action Council monthly service.
Author: Fifth Principle Project You Tube (21:21) |
| March 31, 2022 8:00pm - Small Congregation Checkin with Phil Lund [Join Zoom](no pre-registration required) | |||
| Sun-Apr 3, 10AM | ● Going Native: Urban Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants
● The "Back to Eden" Method of Permaculture Gardening [videos] |
Emma S. Mcdowell | [YouTube video] (10:17)
[YouTube video] (10:03) |
| Wed-Apr 6, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Apr 10, 10AM | What Can We Learn From Lent?
[live presentation by Rev. Beverly Seese] |
Bev Seese | . |
| April 15 & 16, 2022
Weekend of Discernment - Hosted by the UU Fellowship of Kokomo, Rev. Beverly Seese in cooperation with the UU Multiracial Unity Action Council (UUMUAC) |
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| Sun-Apr 17, 10AM | Rolling Away the Stone of Hippocracy
[live presentation by Rev. Finley Campbell] |
Bev Seese | . |
| April 19, 2022 7:45pm - Small Congregation Checkin [register in advance] | |||
| Wed-Apr 20, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Apr 24, 10AM | Ken Ing talk about the Proposed 8th Principle
[video] |
Beverly Seese | [The Proposed 8th Principle Of UU - A Critique] 45 Minutes |
| April 30, 2022 - MidAmerica Region Annual Meeting ( All virtual over Zoom) Just $25 registration - Attend from home | |||
| Sun-May 1, 10AM | May Day Traditional Celebrations and Food
[YouTube video] |
Emma McDowell | The Pagan Traditions of May Day & Morris Dancing [A Cook Back In Time] (23:13) |
| Wed-May 4, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-May 8, 10AM | Mother's Day: Working For A More Peaceful Society
[live presentation by Rev. Seese] |
Rev. Beverly Seese |
[The Peace Alliance]
[Mother's Day Walk for Peace] |
| Sun-May 15, 10AM | Poetry - A Reflection of Life | Ted Wetekamp | . |
| Wed-May 18, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-May 22, 10AM | Flower Communion Sunday ANNUAL MEETING | Rev. Beverly Seese | Bring a flower to exchange |
| POTLUCK (following Annual Meeting) | Bring a dish to share | ||
| Sun-May 29 | No Formal Services until September - Summer sessions will be announced on this calendar. | ||
| Wed-Jun-01, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Jun 05 | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 1 -
Contents, Preface, Introduction Can We Be Good Without God? |
| Sun-Jun 12, 11AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Conclusion of Session 1 |
| Wed-Jun-15, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Jun 19, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 2 - Doing the Right Thing For the Wrong Reason |
| June 22-26, 2022 - UUA General Assembly in Portland, Oregon - Our annual gathering for business and sharing
See information online at UUA website. Sarah Stevens & Steve Ewbank plan to attend and vote. Please visit Beverly's campaign website to learn about her background and campaign platforms. |
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| Sun-Jun 26, 10AM | Visit local mega church - Choice to be announced. | Sarah Stevens | Observe message and what brings them to their church |
| Sun-Jul 03, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 3 - Responsibility- The Difficult Art of Doing Good |
| Wed-Jul-06, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Jul 10, 10:30AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Session 4 - Situation -- What is Going On Here Morally? |
| Sun-Jul 17, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology
Discussion of Sessions 1 - 4 |
Sarah Stevens | Take this opportunity to present topics you would like to discuss that were not presented or some you would like to explore more. It is suggested that each person participating offer two questions/statements. |
| Wed-Jul-20, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Jul 24, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 5 - Intention - Does the End Justify the Means? |
| Sun-Jul 31, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 6 -Relationships In a Different Voice. |
| Wed-Aug-03, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Aug 07, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 7 - Values - Is The Golden Rule Enough? |
| Sun-Aug 14, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Review of Sessions 1 - 7 |
| Wed-Aug-17, NOON | LUNCH BUNCH | Rev. Beverly Seese | South Branch Kokomo Library |
| Sun-Aug 21, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material for Session 8 - The Moral Virtuoso |
| Sat-Aug 27, 10AM | Clean-up Day | Sarah Stevens | Help get the building ready for the new church-year |
| Sun-Aug 28, 10AM | Building Your Own Theology | Sarah Stevens | Reading Material - Afterword |