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July 2021
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Jul 4 "What I Know of Country" Speakers: Rev. Oscar Sinclair Unitarian Church of Lincoln, Nebraska [Zoom 42+ Connections]
11am Generosity: Tigon Woline
"Listen, we need to talk," poet Richard Blanco writes of what
he knows of country. In faith and in civic life, we have been
confronted with the chasm between our highest aspirations and
our lived history. As we move forward into this next season,
how can we hold the tension between aspiration, history, and
the present moment?
Rev. Oscar Sinclair has served the Unitarian Church of Lincoln
since 2017. A graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland,
Oscar holds a Masters of Divinity Degree from Wesley
Theological Seminary in Washington DC, where he is currently
enrolled in the Doctorate of Ministry program. During the
pandemic, Oscar and his spouse Stacie have enjoyed the
challenge of keeping up with the combined enthusiasm of their
three year old daughter and labrador retriever.
Jul 11 "Opening Up" Speakers: Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons [Zoom 44+ Connections]
11am Facilitators:
As the worst of the pandemic continues to ebb, it is clear
that there is no going backward for our UU communities. We are
moving into a new world of technology and expectations, human
connection and faith. Such transitions are always messy, and
change makes systems anxious. What can guide us as we open up
to these altered realities? Where IS our holy church?
Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons is in her ninth year as Senior
Minister of All Souls UU Church in Kansas City. She has served
as President of the UU Ministers Association, adjunct faculty
at M/L Theological School and United Seminary of the Twin
Cities, and co-dean of the Humanist Institute. She recently
celebrated the 40th anniversary of her ordination and enjoys
UU hymnody and supervising parish internships.
Jul 18 "Season of Endings and Beginnings" Speakers: Rev. Jonalu Johnstone [Zoom 43+ Connections]
11am Generosity: Sam Wormley honoring Dave Fox and Larry Koehrsen
The seasons of our lives bring continual endings and
beginnings. We certainly are experiencing that now! The
feelings swirl. The ups and downs of ending and beginning are
real. And, in this particular time we have been assaulted by
loss. How do we embrace the beginnings as we release what has
been as we mourn the losses we have had?
Jonalu has completed 28 years of ministry in Wisconsin,
Oklahoma, and Kansas, culminating in six years of
developmental ministry with the UU Fellowship of Manhattan.
Originally from Virginia and shaped by growing up near the
capital of the Confederacy, Jonalu has continually focused
energy and advocacy on marginalized people. After today, she
and her longtime partner Jane Powell start the new adventure
of retirement.
Jul 25 "Wait and See" Speakers: Rev. Shari Woodbury [Zoom 38+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome:
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As we emerge from the pandemic, what will "the next normal be
like? How and how soon can we get there? Clues may come from
a Taoist farmer, a prophetic sister, and a game of ping pong.
"Wait and see, wait and see what a world there can be if we
share, if we care, you and me" (#146).
Rev. Shari Woodbury seeks to create pathways for "the
transforming power of love" to work in individual lives, in
congregations, and beyond. This Iowa native previously served
churches in Indiana and Texas, before being called home to the
Midwest last summer by the First Unitarian Church of Omaha.
Shari is sustained by music, meditation, hiking, and playing
ping pong with her husband and tween.
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Aug 1 “I Know This Lotus Will Open” Speakers: Rev. Shelley Page
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As the earth blooms and blossoms around us, please join us for
a service to redefine human nature, lift up our inherent
goodness, and reconnect us with the interdependent web of all
life.
Rev. Shelley Page serves as the Developmental Minister at the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lawrence, Kansas. A
graduate of Cornell University and Starr King School for the
Ministry in Berkeley, she also served congregations in
Delaware, Michigan Utah and Alaska. A Unitarian Universalist
for almost 40 years, her lay leadership roles include founding
mother of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Canandaigua in
New York. Her previous careers included marketing and
communications management for business and not-for-profit
organizations.
Aug 8 "Darwin's Mistake" Speakers: Rev. Rose Maldonado Schwab
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As the earth blooms and blossoms around us, please join us for
a service to redefine human nature, lift up our inherent
goodness, and reconnect us with the interdependent web of all
life.
Rev. Rose Maldonado Schwab has been the senior minister at
Shawnee Mission UU Church in Lenexa, Kansas for five years.
She believes the grief and trauma don't have the last word,
and thus found great joy during the pandemic in the sacred
worship art of puppeteering, caring for her own garden and
chickens, and staying connected to those she loves.
Aug 15 “Who is Human and How Can You Tell?” Speakers: Rev. Lynnda White
11am Generosity:
How can we celebrate the quest for justice, equality, and
human rights without determining what we mean by human and
deciding if some people are more human than others or are more
entitled to more rights than others? Apparently, the answers
aren’t as simple as we think they are.
The Reverend Lynnda White is retired from her three-year
position as assistant, then associate, minister of the
Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, Illinois, where she
is also a twenty-five-year member. She received her Master of
Divinity degree from Meadville Lombard Theological School in
2013, has served as president of its alum association, and is
on its board. Reverend Lynnda is a member of InterNátional
Initiative for Transformative Collaboration (INITC), a council
of Original Peoples, People of Color, and Indigenous Peoples
that has worked with the UUA regarding colonialism and the
environment.
Aug 22 “Navigating the Exile of Unknowing” Speakers: Rev. Jill Jarvis
11am Generosity:
As we tentatively emerge from our individual and collective
wildernesses, we long to return to the comfort of beloved
religious community. It would be easy to overlook a precious
gift we've been given: A rare and unforeseen opportunity to
transcend our traditional boundaries and discover new meanings
of community. How can we honor our well-earned need for what
feels safe and familiar, and still summon the courage to
venture into unexplored territory? (Note: Maps may prove
unreliable!)
Rev. Jill Jarvis served twelve years as the minister of the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Lawrence, Kansas.
Living in Kansas City and semi-retired since 2018, she remains
active in denominational activities and is committed to the
transformational work of dismantling white supremacy culture.
With her husband Chris Cox, she loves playing with her
15-month-old granddaughter Madelyn, and looks forward in a
post-pandemic world to spending time in their village home in
the French Pyrenees.
Aug 29 "Bring Your Cares Through the Door" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Generosity:
We journey together through the portals of virtual sacred
community to (re)discover beloved, established, and new
doorways of gathering. With anticipation and longing, we carry
complex layers of the pandemic experience: pain, sorrow, joy,
faith, and hope. Bring all that you are as we explore the
intersections of adversity, possibility, and gratitude.
Rev. Kent C. McKusick is beginning his ninth year as minister
at the UU Fellowship of Ames, Iowa. Originally from Maine, he
served as the intern minister at All Souls in Kansas City in
2008/2009. Prior to recognizing the call to ministry, Kent had
fascinating and formative life experiences in theatre,
recreational management, banking, and lay ministry.
September 2021 Theme: Embracing Possibility
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Sep 5 "Coming Back Strong" Speakers: Rev. Dr. Marian Stewart
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It's been a long time coming. We've waited to re-gather in
full strength. And now, here we are. On the cusp. Some of us
feel broken, others overjoyed, or even scared. One thing for
sure is that we are resilient. And therein lies our hope, our
strength, our grounding. Yes, we are coming back. Strong.
Rev. Dr. Marian Stewart is beginning her fifth year as Sr.
Minister serving the First UU Church of Columbus, OH. She
previously served congregations in the Seattle area and on
Vancouver Island, B.C. She lives in an old house (1881) in
Yellow Springs (a village with a strong UU heritage) and
shares space with her dog Fiona and cat Maddie. Her hobbies
include gardening and anything creative.
Sep 12 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Sep 19 "Generosity Sunday" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick & Generosity Team
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Sep 26 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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October 2021 Theme: Cultivating Relationship
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Oct 3 "Founders Service" Speakers: Mary Richards
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson
Oct 10 "Music and Memories" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick and Jamie are point people
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Facilitators: Kitty Fisher
Oct 17 "Building Our Congregation" Speakers: Ginny Huntington and Carole Crosby are point people
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Facilitators: Amy Slagell
Oct 24 "Youth Focus and RE" Speakers: Navvab Munirih and Stu Huntington are point people
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Dan Haug
Oct 31 "Our UUFA future" Speakers: Navvab Munirih, Sue Keohrsen are point people
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Facilitators: Ralph Gandy
November 2021 Theme: Holding History
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28 29 30 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
Nov 7 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Nov 14 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Nov 21 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Nov 28 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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December 2021 Theme: Opening to Joy
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1 2 3 4 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
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Dec 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Dec 12 "Becoming the Rainbow" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick in collaboration with OneIowa
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The Wizard of Oz by Frank Baum offers mythical insights and
illumination on how we embody the journey to come of age in a
changing and challenging world. Each character personifies
aspects of the developmental journey we each make as seekers:
developing our minds and hearts with courage and speaking
truth to power. We’re off to see the wizard of ourselves in
this service of fantasy, fun, and spiritual growth! (This will
be a rewrite of a service I prepared in May 2017.
Dec 19 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Dec 24 "Christmas Eve" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Dec 26 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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January 2022 Theme: Living with Intention
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Jan 9 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jan 16 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jan 23 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jan 30 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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February 2022 Theme: Widening the Circle
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Feb 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Feb 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Feb 20 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Feb 27 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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March 2022 Theme: Renewing Faith
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Mar 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Mar 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Mar 20 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Mar 27 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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April 2022 Theme: Awakening
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Apr 3 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Apr 10 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Apr 17 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Apr 24 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 2022 Theme: Nurturing Beauty
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May 8 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 15 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 22 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 29 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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June 2022 Theme: Nurturing Beauty
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Jun 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 19 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 26 "GA Sunday Service" Speakers: UUA
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Backup ("hip pocket") Programs
o Singing Sunday (congregational member choose their favorites)
o Congregational Sharing (topical)
Ref: UUA Resources
Ref: Soul Matters Themes
Ref: Index Of Hymn Titles In Singing The Living Tradition
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_the_Living_Tradition
Ref: Hymns in Singing the Living Tradition
Ref: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/seasons.html?year=2000
Year March Equinox June Solstice September Equinox December Solstice
2017 Mar 20 5:29 am CDT Jun 20 11:24 pm CDT Sep 22 3:02 pm CDT Dec 21 10:28 am CST
2018 Mar 20 11:15 am CDT Jun 21 5:07 am CDT Sep 22 8:54 pm CDT Dec 21 4:23 pm CST
2019 Mar 20 4:59 pm CDT Jun 21 10:54 am CDT Sep 23 2:50 am CDT Dec 21 10:19 pm CST
2020 Mar 19 10:50 pm CDT Jun 20 4:44 pm CDT Sep 22 8:31 am CDT Dec 21 4:02 am CST
2021 Mar 20 4:37 am CDT Jun 20 10:32 pm CDT Sep 22 2:21 pm CDT Dec 21 9:59 am CST
2022 Mar 20 10:33 am CDT Jun 21 4:14 am CDT Sep 22 8:04 pm CDT Dec 21 3:48 pm CST
2023 Mar 20 4:24 pm CDT Jun 21 9:57 am CDT Sep 23 1:50 am CDT Dec 21 9:27 pm CST
2024 Mar 19 10:06 pm CDT Jun 20 3:50 pm CDT Sep 22 7:43 am CDT Dec 21 3:20 am CST
2025 Mar 20 4:01 am CDT Jun 20 9:42 pm CDT Sep 22 1:19 pm CDT Dec 21 9:03 am CST
2026 Mar 20 9:45 am CDT Jun 21 3:24 am CDT Sep 22 7:05 pm CDT Dec 21 2:50 pm CST
2027 Mar 20 3:24 pm CDT Jun 21 9:10 am CDT Sep 23 1:01 am CDT Dec 21 8:42 pm CST
2028 Mar 19 9:17 pm CDT Jun 20 3:01 pm CDT Sep 22 6:45 am CDT Dec 21 2:19 am CST
2029 Mar 20 3:02 am CDT Jun 20 8:48 pm CDT Sep 22 12:38 pm CDT Dec 21 8:14 am CST
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