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May Art Wall: Children’s Religious Exploration Exhibit

May 2, 2019

On Sunday, May 5’s Art Wall opening reception, Kathleen Hogue, Director of Religious Exploration, members, and friends will gather at Forbes Hall after both services to celebrate yet another way for children to experience and learn from the community about the value of art, for one of Hogue’s final projects before her departure.

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Reflections on UU District Assembly

May 22, 2019

District Assembly is a great opportunity for UUs to meet other UUs, to discuss how other churches are approaching their challenges, to learn new things and to get inspired.

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Divas and Drag Queens: A Choral Concert and Drag Bingo Fundraiser

May 18, 2019

The UUSM Choir presents “Divas and Drag Queens,” a musical fundraiser celebrating Pride and Empowerment. We will be showcasing a variety of pieces ranging from classy to camp; arias from Donizetti…

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Join the Discussion: Atheism, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Radical Beliefs of MLK

January 17, 2019

At our January Freethinker Forum, AAHS (Agnostics, Atheists, Humanists & Secularists) will look at the unsung legacy of atheists and humanists in the civil rights movement, which is well-known for…

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To the Glory of Life: Possibility

December 17, 2018

Dear Friends, If you’re like most human beings looking at the planet right now – or, even, just our little part of it – and you’ve experienced the sad frustration…

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A New Year…Imagine the Possibilities!

December 17, 2018

From the DRE January 2019 A popular song by Joe Darion & Mitchell Leigh begins: “To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe, to bear with unbearable sorrow,…

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December 11, 2018 Board Meeting Highlights

January 3, 2019

The meeting began with the president’s message expressing a feeling of shared leadership and ownership. The Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins asked for church sponsorship in becoming fellowshipped as a UU minister….

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White Fragility: Recognizing and Resisting Racist Responses

December 30, 2018

On Sunday, February 3, from 1:15 to 3:30 pm, please join us in the Cottage to discuss anti-racist educator Robin DiAngelo’s new book, White Fragility. We will share our responses…

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Choir and Friends – Spreading Holiday Cheer!

December 17, 2018

On Saturday, December 1, a few of our choir members and friends got together to share seasonal music and good cheer with two care facilities in our neighborhood – Sunrise…

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January Art Wall: C. Nolan Fansler

December 16, 2018

January’s Art Wall, which kicks off with a reception on Sunday, January 6, features the collection Color Study by artist C. Nolan Fansler. The paintings in Color Study explore the moods expressed…

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December UUSM News Podcast: News plus Rev. Greg on Holiday Services

December 20, 2018

UUSM’s Interfaith Quest RE class presents the December news podcast. Listen in for highlights from the online Newsletter plus an interview with Rev. Greg Ward. He discusses all the special…

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Personal and Spiritual Exploration for December 2018

December 1, 2018

Learning and exploration is about the transformation of the individual, our community, and the larger society. Participation helps us grow in wisdom, compassion, and ethical living. See our upcoming activities,…

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, Lois Hutchinson, Pam Teplitz
Photography: Carol Ring, Roy Patience
Staff Liaison: Esther Chase
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz

Please contact the News Team to submit articles. Members can contact the UUSM office to submit material for the Thursday Announcements.