2024 - 2025

Date	Event	Planner	Reference
Sun-Sep 1, 10AM	No Service
Sun-Sep 8, 10AM	TED talk: "fastest way to slow climate change now"	Doug Eglen	"Cutting methane is the single fastest, most effective opportunity to reduce climate change risks in the near term," says atmospheric scientist Ilissa Ocko. That's because, unlike carbon dioxide, methane's warming power doesn't come from a gradual buildup over time but is almost entirely from recent emissions. Ocko identifies three main sources of methane pollution which, if addressed, could dramatically slow down the rate of global warming within years -- not decades. "This is the methane moment," Ocko says.
Sun-Sep 15, 10AM	NPR program "The great dechurching"	Doug Eglen	Why so many americans are leaving their churches. Start at beginning and end after part 1, approx 30 min.
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)
Sun-Dec 22, 10AM	A New Day - A Unitarian Universalist Holiday - Rev Laura Solomon [video]56:49 NO IN-PERSON SERVICE	Sarah Stevens	Rev Laura Solomon of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading and the Rev Heather Janules of the Winchester Unitarian Society invite you to celebrate Christmas and the last night of Hanukkah through a pre-recorded service. This service includes something for everyone with the kindling of many lights, a Time for all ages, hymns and carols and two short reflections exploring what Christmas and Hanukkah offer us as we approach the new day. Whether you are attending at home or in community, join in this collaborative celebration. [Meditation Music]Hanukkah's Flame • By Woody Guthrie (3:51)
Sun-Dec 29, 10AM	A New Year Resolution to Resolve Together [video] 17:15 NO IN-PERSON SERVICE	Sarah Stevens	Rev John S Smith, Southern Florida UU Congregation [Meditation Music}
Sun-Jan 5, 10AM	An alien’s view of our world. Rev Daniel Kanter, Dallas UU Church [video](24:48)	Sarah Stevens	The need for community in a lonely world. [Meditation Music}
Sun-Jan 12, 10AM	The Blue Zones of Happiness . Dan Buettner	Doug Eglen	[video](28:24) [Meditation Music}
Sun-Jan 19, 10AM	Reflections from Central America	Rev. Beverly Seese	Carl and I get back to the USA on the 8th. Hopefully I will have some insights from my time in Costa Rica that I can share, as well as impressions the people there have of what's happening "up North". [Meditation Music]Le Tombeau de Couperin - Prélude (3:33)
Sun-Jan 26, 10AM	Sisyphus Never Had it so Good - Rev Daniel Kanter, 1st Unitarian Church, Dallas, TX [video](16:43)	Sarah Stevens	This sermon explores the Spiritual Lessons and Themes of the film "Palm Springs" [Meditation Music]
Sun-Feb 2, 10AM	Why Truth Maters in a World of Misinformation [video] (17:00)	Sarah Stevens	This sermon was delivered Jan 12, 2025 at the Dallas Texas Unitarian Church by Rev Beth Dana. [Meditation Music]
Sun-Feb 9, 10AM	Mercy for All People	Rev. Beverly Seese	Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde [video] (14:56)
Feb. 16	Service cancelled due to weather
Sun-Feb 23, 10AM	Interview of James Ishmael Ford [video]	Doug Eglen	James I Ford is a Unitarian minister and a Buddhist priest. The interview is about how these two spiritual traditions interact. [Meditation Music] Vangelis - The Tao Of Love
Sun-Mar 2, 10AM	UU Ann Arbor minister Manish Mishra-Marzetti offers and discusses answers to questions from his congregation regarding Unitarian beliefs and challenges from Jan 12, 2025 [video]	Doug Eglen	Thirty minutes - quite a variety of interesting questions. [Meditation Music] The Sounds of Cosmos - Heaven & Hell
Sun-Mar 9, 10AM	Do the Ends Ever Justify the Means?	Rev. Beverly Seese	.
Sun-Mar 16, 10AM	SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR ACTIVISTS AND EVERYDAY LIFE by Rev. Dr. Marlin Lavanhar [video] (20:28)	Sarah Stevens	All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma [Meditation Music] Davisson Duo | Les Cyclopes by Rameau
Sun-Mar 23, 10AM	Rabbi Pinchas Taylor talks with a psychologist who has studied resilience most of his career. "I can't keep this a secret any longer...." My full interview with Dr. Andrew Shatte. [video] (15:24)	Doug Eglen	In this video he explains how Faith Makes You More Resilient. [meditation music] I'm Still Standing - Janis Ian
Sun-Mar 30, 10AM	"Present to the Moment" We can only have an impact on the things that we are present to. What does this present moment ask of us? How do we even stay present in this distracting life? [video]start at 34:15 and end at 55:30	Sarah Stevens	by Bob Levallee , UU Albuquerque - given 12/22/24 [Meditation Music]Bach, Concerto pour piano n°7 - Start at 10:30 and go to the end
Sun-Apr 6, 10AM	Sermon by Rev. Manish Mishra- Marzetti (Ann Arbor) about perseverance & staying strong. UUAA Worship Service 03/09/2025 [video] 32:36 - 56:15.	Sarah Stevens	[Meditation Music]Perseverance - Ken Erics (3:08)
Sun-Apr 13, 10AM	Who Will Lead the Resistance Against the Empire?	Rev. Beverly Seese	.
Sun-Apr 20, 10AM	The OVERVIEW Effect [video]	Doug Eglen	The "Overview Effect" is the subjective response to viewing the earth from space as experienced by American astronauts in their own words. [Meditation Music] National Chinese Orchestra Taiwan - The Legend of the Lord Wind Lion
Sun-Apr 27, 10AM	Larry McSpadden talk on Bhuddhism [click for Bio]	Doug Eglen	Larry has practiced Buddhist meditation for many years and will speak on history and general tenets of Buddhism , particularly Zen . He also attends Episcopal church [Meditation Music] Adagio by Bach, played by Irina Lankova (3:35)
Sun-May 4, 10AM	How Religious Was America in 1776 [video]	Scott Blackwell cancelled due to illness.	[Meditation Music]Eternal Eclipse - Outerlife (2:46)
Sun-May 11, 10AM	It's Mother's Day! How Well Do You "Mother" Yourself?	Rev. Beverly Seese	[Meditation Music]“M-O-T-H-E-R” by TheAccidentals (3:01)
Sun-May 18, 10AM	Flower Communion Sunday ● All-member meeting ● Potluck lunch at 11:30	Rev. Beverly Seese	Bring flowers to add to our communal bouquet.□ Bring a contribution to our lunch together. ANNUAL MEETING
Sun-May 25, 10AM	No Service
Sun-Jun 1, 10AM	1st summer '25 zoom program - you may zoom in or attend at church. Watch video, then discussion	Doug Eglen	Daniel Kanter, minister at UU Dallas speaks on video program " What Are We Made For" [28 min]
Sun-Jun 8, 10AM	2nd summer zoom session - you may zoom in or attend at church	Doug Eglen	"Understanding Mythology" by Joseph Campbell
Sun-Jun 15, 10AM	3rd summer zoom session - you may use zoom or attend at church	Doug Eglen	PBS NOVA documentary on "Addiction" . It is 58 min long so it will be divided into two parts. This week is part one.
June 18-22, 2025 - UUA General Assembly - Baltimore See information online at UUA website.
Sun-Jun 22, 10AM	video from TED talk by comedian Michael, Jr	Doug Eglen	Since we covered both sessions on addiction last week, this is a replacement for the vacant session. Taking a break from the heavy topics, this man is funny plus having a message in "more than funny" [video]
Sun-Jun 29, 10AM	4 short videos which I describe as "Skirting Christianity"	Doug Eglen	1. What Christianity Offers that Secularism Doesn't : Tyler VanderWeele and Steven Pinker [video] 2. John Shelby Spong interview : [video] 3. Do religions need to be true to be beneficial: [video] 4. Richard Holloway ( head of Scottish Episcopal Church) on leaving the church : [video]
Sun-Jul 6, 10AM	6th summer session - zoom or attend	Doug Eglen	"Jane Addams: Together We Rise" - extraordinary woman who was at the forefront of social reform, nearly an hour - needs two weeks - this is the first half
Sun-Jul 13, 10AM	congregational choice of videos	Doug Eglen	A. short comedy sketches from SNL ● Common knowledge ● Nate Bargatze #1 ● Nate Bargatze #2 B. documentary 45 min grand canyon per National Geographic C. documentary 50 min our planet: desert to grasslands by David Atenborough & National Geographic
Sun-Jul 20, 10AM	8th summer zoom session - attend or zoom in	Doug Eglen	"A Vision for Liberal Religion" by Dr. Mathew Shear from the NAUA (North American Unitarian Assoc.) 'academy series' (May 2025).
Sun-Jul 27, NOON	Picnic	Doug Eglen	Church program amended to consist only of picnic at Hobbit Farm (Doug & Lynette's) at noon (rain or shine). Please RSVP to [email protected] and we will send specific directions.
Sun-Aug 3, 10AM	video at church - 50 min	Doug Eglen	Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist : Linguistics as a window to understanding the brain.
Sun-Aug 10, 10AM	video at church	Sarah Stevens	"Why atheists come to church" by Rev Martin Lavanhar , minister (2011) at All Souls in Tulsa, OK
Sun-Aug 17, 10AM	Political Plunder & the Power of Love [video]	Beverly Seese	Ruth Ben-Ghiat, NYU professor of history and expert on authoritarianism talks with William J. Barber, II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on their podcast, Our Moral Moment
Sun-Aug 24, 10AM	Our Humanist Commitment to Personal Learning and Growth.	Sarah Stevens	Rev. Mishra-Marzetti of UU Ann Arbor speaking on YT video "Ugh! I screwed up."
Sun-Aug 31, 10AM	No Service