2024 - 2025

Date	Event	Planner	Reference
Sun-Sep 22, 10AM	"From the River to the Sea"	Doug Eglen	Start at 52:17 and end at 1:14:17 (22min) UU sermon of 7/28/24 from Greater Lansing, MI church. This is about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the UUA response.
Sun-Sep 29, 10AM	What does is mean to "UU the Vote"? Talk about the importance of every citizen taking their voting right seriously and how this relates to our partiipation in a Unitarian Universalist Fellowship community.	Rev. Beverly Seese	From UU the Vote: At its best, our faith transforms us spiritually. It roots us in community and it changes the conditions of our world. UU the Vote is about meeting the moment. It’s about refusing to turn away. It is our work to witness pain, grief, and possibility with clarity and to offer our people an invitation to become builders of a liberatory future, what we preach and teach about in this faith. [read more]
Sun-Oct 6, 10AM	Can Many Religions All be True	Doug Eglen	Robert Kuhn interviews experts in his 'Closer to Truth' series: [video] [Meditation Music]Gymnopédie No. 1 (3:19)
Sun-Oct 13, 10AM	An Atheist's Meanderings about the Nature of God	Doug Eglen	Todd Eklof's 9/8 sermon from UU Spokane. [watch services] ● (scroll down to "Related Videos", then click on "next page"), find 9/8/24 service and play 35:38 to 1:06 [Meditation Music]Carmina Burana (2:43)
Sun-Oct 20, 10AM	Christian Nationalism	Doug Eglen	Judge George Fearing, guest speaker at UU Spokane from Aug 25,2024 [watch services] ● (scroll down to "Related Videos", then click on "next page" twice), find 8/25/24 service and play 27:00 to 51:15 [Meditation Music]Stairway to Heaven (6:55)
Sun-Oct 27, 10AM	Remembering with Gratitude; Looking Forward with Anticipation	Rev. Beverly Seese	We'll take this opportunity to honor loved ones who have died, with a table arranged for pictures and other momentos, in the manner of the Latino Day of the Dead Celebration. Bring what you would like to include on this table. Then we will work on our vision for the future months and years; personally and as a faith community. [Meditation Music]Remember Me (1:11)
Sun-Nov 3, 10AM	3 American women ground-breakers of the 19th century	Doug Eglen / Sandy McDowell	● Dorthea Dix (4 1/2 min) Dorothea Lynde Dix (April 4, 1802 – July 17, 1887) was an American advocate on behalf of the indigent mentally ill who, through a vigorous and sustained program of lobbying state legislatures and the United States Congress, created the first generation of American mental asylums. During the Civil War, she served as a Superintendent of Army Nurses ● Annie Oakley (16 min) born Phoebe Ann Mosey, August 13, 1860 near the Indiana-Ohio state line was an American sharpshooter and folk heroine who starred in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. ● Maggie Lena Walker (6 min) Maggie Lena Walker was an American businesswoman and teacher. In 1903, Walker became both the first African American woman to charter a bank and the first African American woman to serve as a bank president. As a leader, Walker achieved successes with the vision to make tangible improvements in the way of life for African Americans [Meditation Music] La Captive (3:45)
Sun-Nov 10, 10AM	Where Do We Go From Here?	Rev. Beverly Seese	TBA
Sun-Nov 17, 10AM	What Does God Mean Here	Sarah Stevens	Rev Aaron White, 1st Unitarian Church, Dallas, TX discusses issues many Unitarians have using "God" when we describe our religion [video]
Sun-Nov 24, 10AM	Uncertainty at the Crossroads - Rev Marlin Lavanhar, All Souls, Tulsa, OK [video] 24:29	Sarah Stevens	This sermon addresses the pervasive fear and division facing America, especially around elections and major societal shifts. It explores how both personal and societal fears can lead to division and alienation, often exacerbated by media and political rhetoric. By emphasizing the importance of recognizing the light and shadow within both progressive and conservative values. Marlin urges listeners to find common ground and engage with differing perspectives constructively. Drawing on spiritual and philosophical insights, the sermon advocates for unity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to reserving and improving what is good about America. [Meditation Music]Generosity (4:05)
Sun-Dec 1, 10AM	Sarah Graber, MA, LMHC - Program Manager | Adult and Youth Outpatient Behavioral Health Services	Doug Eglen	Regional mental health services for our community. [Meditation Music]J.S.Bach: Goldberg Variations BWV988 for String Quartet (start at 4:20 and end at 5:31)
Sun-Dec 8, 10AM	Reflecting on the Season of Gratitude and Giving [video] 15:28	Sarah Stevens	Rev Beth Dana, 1st Unitarian of Dallas, TX As we travel the road together from Thanksgiving to Advent and Christmas, we reflect on the spirit of generosity in us and in this season. [Meditation Music]It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Canadian Brass(3:24)
Sun-Dec 15, 10AM	December Wishes	Rev. Beverly Seese	TBA [Meditation Music]Festive Christmas Trumpet Tune (2:07)