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January 2021 Theme: Imagination
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Jan 3 "Wild Imagination" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 76+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Rev. Kent McKusick
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Ralph Gandy
We begin this new year with the theme of imagination. Geneen
Marie Haugen suggests that one antidote to the colonization of
the mind is the wild imagination. She believes that the
imagination may be at least part of an essential navigation
strategy for our times of multiple crises and ecological
peril. Has it ever been otherwise? This service is an
invitation to begin 2021 in the spirit of imagining the year
to come!
Jan 10 "When Pretending Comes Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 84+ Connections]
11am in Handy" Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson
Imagining a post-pandemic future can be daunting. As humans,
we tend to envision negative scenarios. In order to get
through these challenging days, we need to be able to imagine
something other than loss or the 10-month status quo. How
might the capacity of imagination be utilized for positive
change?
Jan 17 "Shaping Change Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 78+ Connections]
11am Changing Worlds" Board Welcome: Matthew Jacobsob-Fisher (They, She)
Facilitators: Nichole Ose
Shaping Change, Changing Worlds ~ Adrienne Maree Brown writes:
"Science fiction is simply a way to practice the future
together. I suspect that is what many of you are up to,
practicing futures together, practicing justice together,
living into new stories. It is our right and responsibility to
create a new world." How might her "emergent strategy" shift
us towards a more imaginative and liberated world.
Jan 24 "Imagining Community" Speakers: Amy Slagell & SMSC [Zoom 81+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Dan Haug, Jane Runneals, Ralph Gandy
Jan 31 "Rebellious Imagination" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 76+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Angie Poole
Facilitators: Jane Runneals, Ronni Kahn
In The Impossible Will Take a Little While, Paul Rogat Loeb
describes imagination as a form of generosity that can free us
from a bleak present. Our imagination can give us a glimpse of
a future that our more rational mind may deem impossible to
achieve. How might the rebelliousness of a wild heart change
the world?
February 2021 Theme: Beloved Community
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Feb 7 "Spiritual Practices for Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 77+ Connections]
11am White Discomfort" Board Welcome: Matthew Jaconson-Fisher
Facilitators: Ben Woline, Sarah Carlson
When Black Lives Matters activities are reported in the news,
white people react in a number of ways, from vocal, undaunted
support to blatant racist thoughts or rants. Sometimes, the
general feeling is discomfort. The Rev. Annie Gonzalez
Milliken has developed a set of spiritual practices to help
white people decenter our egos, learn, grow, and be faithful
to our values while supporting racial justice.
Feb 14 "Othering and Belonging" Speakers: UUA Service [Zoom 76+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Facilitators: Rev. Kent McKusick
In Unitarian Universalism, the Rev. Darrick Jackson has found
a theological home that does not speak to his black identity.
Hear part of his story and consider what kind of changes are
needed for us to be radically welcoming and part of the
beloved community.
Feb 21 "Beloved Community" Speakers: SMSC (Dan Haug) [Zoom 84+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Angie Poole
Facilitators: Jaiden Fuque, Jane Runneals, Jamie Gurganus, Matthew Jacobson-Fisher, Melissa Niesen
Feb 28 "The UU 8th Principle" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 82+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Sue Koehrsen
As a community of faith, we come together from many different
paths and faith experiences to affirm and promote our shared
commitment to the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism.
Many UU's contend that the absence of racism and other
oppressions in our principles is a glaring omission. The most
recent crises in the UU world have been related to race and
racism. A proposed 8th Principle will promote and guide our
transformation as an anti-racist, multi-cultural faith
tradition. This service is dedicated to the foundation and
need to amend the UU Principles.
March 2021 Theme: Commitment
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Pi Day --> 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 <-- Spring Equinox Mar 20, 4:37 am CDT
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Mar 7 "Spiritual Practices Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am for White Discomfort" Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Dan Haug
When Black Lives Matters activities are reported in the news,
white people react in a number of ways, from vocal, undaunted
support to blatant racist thoughts or rants. Sometimes, the
general feeling is discomfort. The Rev. Annie Gonzalez
Milliken has developed a set of spiritual practices to help
white people commit to as a way to decenter our egos, learn,
grow, and be faithful to our values while supporting racial
justice.
Mar 14 "Balancing Conviction Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am and Doubt" Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jane Runneals
Existential psychologist Rollo May writes: "The relationship
between commitment and doubt is by no means an antagonistic
one. Commitment is healthiest when it is not without doubt but
in spite of doubt." May stresses that having courage and
commitment does not denote the absence of fear, but action in
the face of fear. How might a creative commitment to living
and acting in the face of fear bridge the tension line between
conviction and doubt?
Mar 21 Speakers: Sunday Service Committee
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jan Cook
Mar 28 "Nothing Too Big Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am or Too Small" Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Nichole Ose, Ralph Gandy
Generosity:
March is Women's History Month. Dorothy Pitman Hughes was a
transformative and trailblazing Black feminist activist and
community organizer in New York City in the 1970's. She shared
the stage with Gloria Steinem for 5 years. Her work made
children, race, and welfare rights central to the women’s
movement.
April 2021 Theme: Becoming
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1 2 3 <-- Easter Sunday is Apr 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 <-- Ramadan Apr 13 - May 12
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Apr 4 "Easter Sunday" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Apr 11 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Apr 18 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
Apr 25 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 2021 Theme: Story
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9 10 11 12 13 14 15 <-- Mothers's Day, May 9
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May 9 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 16 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
May 23 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 30 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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June 2021 Theme: Play
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 <-- Summer Solstice Jun 20 10:32 pm CDT
27 28 29 30 GA (Virtual) June 23-27, 2021
Jun 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 20 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
Jun 27 "GA Service Sunday" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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July 2021
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Jul 4 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jul 11 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jul 18 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
Jul 25 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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August 2021
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Aug 8 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Aug 15 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
Aug 22 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Aug 29 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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September 2021
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 <-- RE Begins Sunday, Sep 12
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Fall Equinox Sep 22 2:21 pm CDT
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Sep 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Generosity:
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
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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
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Kitty Fisher
Oct 17 "Building Our Congregation" Speakers: Ginny Huntington and Carole Crosby are point people
11am Board Welcome:
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
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy
November 2021
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7 8 9 10 11 12 13 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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28 29 30 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
Nov 7 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Nov 12 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
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Winter Solstice Dec 21 9:59 am CST
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Dec 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Dec 12 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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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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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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