UUFA Sunday Morning Program Committee
The Sunday Morning Program Committee (SMPC) plans and
implements year-round Sunday morning services during times
when our minister doesn't speak. The committee works with our
minister to facilitate and to plan shared programs. Members
arrange for speakers from within and from outside the
Fellowship.
Current Working Schedule
Programs in 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Agenda for upcoming meeting
Facilitator Duties
Workshop Notes
Committee Members
Resources
Fellowship Musicians
Programs Presented in 2004
January 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Jan 4 "The Feisty Sandburg" Speakers: Rev. Roger Butts (Davenport)<qcuu@revealed.net> [68]
Facilitators: Kelly Poole
Single Service at 10 a.m. Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw (10 AM)
Special Music:
On the occasion of his birthday, we'll explore Sandburg's sense of
theology, especially his poem about Billy Sunday, the evangelist.
It's Sandburg at his feistiest and it still illuminates!
Jan 11 "One Man's Religion" Speakers: Mary Richards <maryrich@earthlink.net> [32,90]
[Children - 1st 15 min] Facilitators: Carole Kazmierski
SPECIAL FORUM Between Services Pianist: Bonnie Bowen (9), Sue Haug (11)
PROPOSED NEW MALL - Erv Klaas Special Music:
Every institution creates myths. These often involve stories about
pillars of the community. This service will draw from elements of
services created by Bob Richards over 20 years ago.
A special informational forum on "Smart Growth and the proposed new
mall" will be presented between services beginning at 10:10am. Members
of the Ames Smart Growth Coalition will make a 20-30 minute presentation
and then be available to answer questions. The Ames City Council will
decide in January whether or not to approve a land use policy map
change that would open the door for a large regional mall at 13th
Street and I-35. For more information contact Erv Klaas, 233-3327.
Jan 18 "The Beloved Community" Speakers: Mary Sawyer (ISU) <sawyerm@iastate.edu> [42,72]
Facilitators: Mary Richards
Pianist: None Required
Special Music: Reggie Greenlaw
In today's world of strife and turmoil, we are called to intentional
in building community. Martin Luther King's words remain a source of
wisdom and guidance for this task.
Jan 25 "Love or Ignorance Will Speakers: UUFA Youth (with Benette Sherman) [70,100]
Guide Us" Facilitators: Mary Richards
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Mary Richards (both)
Special Music: Mary Richards and UUFA Youth
Join the high school youth group as they examine why humans seen to
be caught in a continual cycle of violence. They will put ignorance
on trial and call witnesses that support the folly and fear that
ignorance thrives on. But they will also call witnesses who know of
the strength of love, wisdom and compassion.
February 2004
Pledge Drive Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
First Day ---> 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Last Day ---> 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29
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Different Theological Perspectives Series during February 1 to March 7
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Feb 1 "A Winter Journey: Speakers: Roger Klinkenborg
Meditations on Snow and Ice" Facilitators: Kelly Poole, Wayne Beal?
[UUFA Pledge Drive Kickoff] Pianist: Sue Haug
Special Music: Fellowship Voices: Midwinter
Special Music: Good Company: TBD
This program approaches winter from a state of meditation,
on the outer world and the inner self, in an exploration of
how to enjoy and grow from the very circumstances that can
threaten our self-preservation.
Feb 8 "A Quaker's Understanding" Speakers: Steven Smith [55,76]
Facilitators: Linda Barnes
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Megan Eagen
Special Music: Fellowship Voices: At the River
Steven will reflect on the historical spring of the Quaker stream
of faith and on its relevance for a passionate life today.
Feb 15 [Hinduism, etc.] Speakers: Manjit Misra & Jai Sheecharran [45,78]
Facilitators: Marcia Brink & Wayne Beal
Offertory only Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw (11 AM)
Special Music:
Discover the beauty, unity, and harmony in daily living according to Hindu
philosophy. Traditional music will be included in the program.
Feb 22 [Muslim Perspective] Speakers: Sana Akili [57,74]
Facilitators: Marcia Brink & Wayne Beal
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Darshana Bhattacharyya - both services
Special Music:
We have an active, vibrant Muslim community in Ames, yet many of us
don't understand the basic tenets of Islam. There's no time like the
present to learn about this world religion, including its Sunni and
Shiite traditions.
Feb 29 "Does Religious Humanism Speakers: Rev. Mark Stringer (Des Moines)<minister@ucdsm.org> [62,69]
have a Soul?" Facilitators: Annette Rowley
Pianist: Megan Eagen - both services
Special Music: Fellowship Voices: Amani Utupe
Special Music: Reggie Greenlaw
Special Prelude Music: UUFA Youth Brass Group will perform "Fanfare for A Maple Leaf"
here is a new member in the group: Sophie Pierce, on trumpet.
Attempting to answer this question, Rev. Mark Stringer, minister of
the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines, will offer an examination of
the thoughts of those who shaped American religious humanism.
March 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 <-- John Berquist in Concert at the Fellowship
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Mar 7 "Living the Buddha's Speakers: Zuiko J Redding [70,78]
Teaching in Today's World Facilitators: Kelly Poole, Sam Wormley (transportation)
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw (both)
Special Prelude Music: Esin Unal will perform
"Spanish Folk Song" by Ralph R. Guenther on her flute
Shakyamuni Buddha lived in the foothills of the Himalayas
over 2,500 years ago, and he sought to teach people how to live in peace
and harmony and how to bring it to a world of violence and social
disharmony. Zuiko Redding, resident teacher at the Cedar Rapids Zen
Center, will explore with us how the Buddha's teaching of awareness and
understanding can help us act with wisdom in today's world.
Mar 14 "The Dance of the Spirit: Speakers: Roger Mohr [48,50]
Toward a Theology of Power." Facilitators: Sam Wormley
Pianist: Sue Haug (both)
Special Music: Sonja Giles, flute & Sue Haug Piano
Youth Prelude: Eden Marek, piano (Bourree in D Minor - Dennis Alexander)
The thesis is "Power is the means by which we make our world better,
together." I'll be discussing the problem of power in our tradition,
and I'll also consider questions about the meaning and purpose of
power.
Roger Mohr is a student at Meadville Lombard Theological Seminary, the
Unitarian Universalist divinity school in Chicago. He serves as a
chaplain at the University of Iowa Hospital, and as the development
consultant for the Clinton Iowa UU Fellowship. Roger holds an MBA in
Business Ethics and has done extensive graduate work in psychology and
social theory. Prior to making a full commitment to ministry, he
served as a leadership and organizational development consultant in
both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
John Berquist in Concert Saturday Night before!
Mar 21 "Theological Pluralism Speakers: Rev. Dr. Carol Hepokoski <chepokoski@meadville.edu> [70,91]
and the Wings of Nemesis" Facilitators: Mary Richards, Sam Wormley
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Megan Eagen (both)
Special Music: Women in the Round
Special Music: Fellowship Voices: Circles
Special Music: John Berquist
Reflections on the practice of theological pluralism within
Unitarian Universalism.
Mar 28 "U.S. Latinos and the Speakers: Hector Avalos <havalos@iastate.edu> [47,68]
Future of American Religion" Facilitators: Roger Berger, Carole Kazmierski
Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw (9), Sue Haug (11)
Special Music:
Youth Prelude: Anda Tanaka (voice) and Peggy Earnshaw (piano)
U.S. Latinos are now the largest ethnic group in America, numbering
nearly 40 million people. In actuality, Latinos are composed of a
variety of sub-groups who trace their roots to the Spanish-speaking
countries of Latin America. Their shift from Catholicism to
Protestantism is the core of perhaps one of the most far-reaching
revolutions in Christian history. Dr. Avalos' talk will explore the
reasons for this shift and discuss why American-born religions, such
as Pentecostalism and the Jehovah's Witnesses, are growing in the
Third World.
April 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Passover is April 6
Easter --> 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 <--- Prairie Star Annual Conference and Meeting
25 26 27 28 29 30 April 23-25 Kansas City MO
Apr 4 "Who Do You Say That I Am?" Speakers: Rev. Nancy Haley (Iowa City)<jhnancy@aol.com> [42,69]
Facilitators: Kelly Poole
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Anne Kimber (9 AM) and Ginny Molgaard (11 AM)
Special Music:
Youth Prelude: Iris Brenner, piano
The release of the Mel Gibson Film, "The Passion of the
Christ", brings both controversy and the opportunity to
learn about who Jesus was as a man in history, the message
of Jesus, and the message of the interpreters of Jesus. Who
do we say Jesus is?
Apr 11 "Food for Religious Freedom: Speakers: Suzanne Zilber [48,61]
A Celebration of the Facilitators: Wayne Beal & Annette Rowley
Exodus from Egypt" Pianist:
Special Music:
Youth Prelude: Charlotte Mann, folk harp
Join in a recitation of the Passover Seder, a ritual meal
commemorating the negotiation for freedom between the Jews
and Pharaoh. We will share symbolic foods, singing, and
readings appropriate for all generations.
Apr 18 "Backwoods Prophet: Speakers: Rev. Wendy Jerome-Stern <wjeromeste@aol.com> [66,78]
Hosea Ballou" Facilitators: Sam Wormley
New Member Class - Installation Pianist: Megan Eagen (both services)
[Children - 1st 15 min] Special Music: Fellowship Voices - "Bird in a Cage", "One More Step"
Youth Prelude:
Hosea Ballou forged his own way to Universalism, through
trials with which we can identify, and, although he was
ridiculed by the Harvard-educated Unitarian clergy of
Boston, Ballou penned A Treatise on Atonement, the
explanation of why the Trinity won't logically work, that
Unitarians adopted.
Apr 25 "Dumpster Diving as a Speakers: Linda Barnes & Toby Ewing [49,64]
Sacred Duty" Facilitators: Toby Ewing, Linda Barnes
[Earthday] Pianists: Sue Haug, Ginny Molgaard
Special Music: Women in the Round
Special Music: Dan Haug, oboe
Youth Prelude: Emma Runquist
On this Sunday closest to Earth Day, we contemplate the
mantra "reduce, re-use, recycle." As a society we remember
(however reluctantly) to reduce and recycle. but somehow we
usually overlook the "re-use". How does an ecosystem re-use
and recycle, why doesn't it reduce, and what can we learn
from its recyclers and garbage collectors?
May 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
Annual 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Congregational ---> 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Meeting 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
May 2 "Intelligent Design" Speakers: John W Patterson [45,75]
[Annual Meeting between Services] Facilitators: Sam Wormley
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Megan Eagen (both services)
Special Music: Fellowship Voices - "We Utter Our Cry"
Special Music: Free Spirits "This Pretty Planet" by Tom Chapin - (a capella round), and "DeColores"
Youth Prelude: Claire Runquist
The latest mutation in creationism is called "Intelligent Design", or
ID for short. The significance of the ID movement, as well as the
identity and hidden agendas of its radical supporters, will be
outlined. Though wealthier and stealthier than any creationist movement
in the past, the theology of the modern ID movement is essentially that
popularized back in 1802 by theologian William Paley, with the
publication of his book, "Natural Theology," the central theme of which
was the idea of an "Intelligent Watchmaker Creator/God".
May 9 "Fine Arts Program" Speakers: Deb Kline, Peggy Earnshaw [55,94]
All Congregational Facilitators: Sam Wormley
[Mother's Day] Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw (both services)
Special Music: UUFA Youth
UU Youth will share their talents with our Fellowship as solo
artists or in groups. We will have both performance and two-dimensional
art. Each service will feature different performers.
May 16 "The Desert Pilgrim: Speakers: Mary Swander <mswander@iastate.edu> [46,73]
En Route to Mysticism Facilitators: Marcia Brink
and Miracles" Pianist: Sue Haug (both services)
Special Music: Dan Haug, Oboe (Sue Haug, piano)
Mary Swander, author and distinguished professor of English
at ISU, will discuss her work with traditional Hispanic
healers in New Mexico, how they helped alleviate her pain
from a spinal cord injury, and how they led her through "the
dark night of the soul" to a deeper understanding of
mysticism.
SMPC Potluck for Mary Swander at Marcia's home after second service!
2707 Hampton St
May 23 "Does Prayer Have a Place Speakers: Larry Burkhalter & Benette Sherman
in our UU Congregation?" Facilitators: Rowley & Wormley
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: None Required
Special Dance: Deb Kline
Senior Recognition 10 min Special Music: MusicMen, "Quatre Petites prieres
de Saint Francois d'Assise" by Francis Poulenc
"E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" by Paul Manz.
Special Music: Fellowship Voices: "Spirit of Life", "Peace Canon"
Join us as we explore the question, "Does Prayer Have a Place in our
UU Congregation?" from the perspectives of Larry Burkhalter and
Benette Sherman and through poetry, dance, and music performed by
the Fellowship Voices and the Music Men.
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Transition to single 10am service from two services at 9am and 11am
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May 30 "Memorial Day - Living on" Speakers: Katherine Buckley
Parent-Child Facilitators: Sam Wormley
Congregational Discussion Pianist:
Sharing Program Special Music:
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance
for those who have died in our nation's service. However, for many of
us, this is a time we reflect on the losses of our parents, siblings and
sometimes children. Please join in sharing remembrances of your loved
ones and the gifts they gave you.
June 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (bring fresh fruit to share)
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 <--- GA 2004: Long Beach, California, June 24-28
27 28 29 30
Jun 6 "Flower Communion" Speakers: Deb Kline, et al
Facilitators: Wayne Beal & Sam Wormley
Pianist: Mary Richards
Special Music:
Join us to explore the metaphorical seeds we plant in our
lives and how we nurture them to full bloom. Are we sowing
the seeds we desire for ourselves, or is there a better part
of us just waiting to be planted? Enjoy a morning of stories,
song, guided meditation and sharing as we consider our life
journey as a garden.
Jun 13 Spirituality of Work: Speakers: Diane Debinski & Linda Barnes
Teacher" Facilitators:
Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw
Special Music: UUFA Recorder Ensemble
Offertory: UUFA Recorder Ensemble
Join us as we explore the incredible spirituality of
teaching others.
Jun 20 "Tomato Blessings & Radish Speakers: Kay Puttock
Teachings: After the Facilitators: Kelly Poole
Ecstasy, the Laundry" Pianist: Sue Haug
Special Music:
Can routine chores become a meditative experience? Come
and share your own stories of finding spirituality in the
mundane and join us in a celebration of food and cooking
after the service. (Food contributions welcome but not
necessary)
Jun 27 Spirituality of Work: Speakers: Cindy Cory [59]
Healer" Facilitators: Sam Wormley with Kay Puttock
Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw
Special Music: Anda Tanaka, vocal solo
Beyond the science of medicine lies the art of healing.
July 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 <-- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 <-- Sam at PSD Meeting July 17-18
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Jul 4 "Patriotism of Peace" Speakers: Mark Witherspoon, Marcia Brink [69]
Facilitators: Marcia Brink & Mark Witherspoon
Pianist: Sue Haug
Special Music: Sue Haug & Audrey Leung - Piano Duet
Special Music: Reggie Greenlaw
The world was not ready for a peaceful answer to the Sept. 11,
2001, attack on the World Trade Center. But some responded in
peace, anyway. And some of them were called unpatriotic for
doing so. Come, listen and share your views on what it means to
be a patriot for peace in a world of war.
Jul 11 "Women and Freedom" Speakers: Xenda Lindel, Heidi Lackmann, Moira Leu [52]
Facilitators: Mary Richards
Pianist: Mary Richards
Special Music:
"Women and Freedom" features three women from the Des Moines
congregation (Xenda Lindel, xenda@iowalink.com, Heidi Lackmann,
heidi.lackmann@att.net, and Moira Leu) reading and performing
words and biographies of Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and
Rosa Parks.
Jul 18 "Vocation: Callings and Speakers: Sue Kelsey [55]
Conundrums" Facilitators: Kelly Poole
Pianist: Anne Kimber
Special Music:
Spirituality of Work: Writer - "Vocation: Callings and Conundrums"
Frederich Buechner writes that vocation is the "place where your deep
gladness meets the world's deep need." Sue Kelsey will share personal
experiences about calling and vocation, along with wisdom from Quaker
educator Parker Palmer and psychologist James Hillman.
Mary Richards' Annual Summer Brunch follows the service.
Jul 25 "A Thing with Feathers: Speakers: Anne Boyer <anneboyer@att.net>
The Spiritual Lessons Facilitators: Sam Wormley
of the City Hens." Pianist: Sue Haug
Special Music: Diana Bai & Audrey Leung - Piano Duet
Anne Boyer, a published member of the First Unitarian Church
in Des Moines, presents "A Thing with Feathers -- The Spiritual
Lessons of the City Hens", which is a meditation upon pet chickens,
peace, power, and pecking orders.
August 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
Toby at FUCDM --+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sam at UUFNCI --+---> 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <-- Transylvania Pilgrimage Aug 8-18
Brian Transylvania -> 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 <-- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting 10-11:30am
Sam at UCMC ------> 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Brian PSD Retreat --> 29 30 31
Aug 1 "Culture of Fear" Speakers: Louise Alcorn <lalcorn@yahoo.com> [65]
Facilitators: Sam Wormley
Pianist: Anne Kimber
Special Music: Hymn of Valor
First Unitarian Church of Des Moines member Louise Alcorn
discusses the role of fear in our lives, as individuals,
communities and nations. Why do we fear? How do we react to
fear? Why is fear like a virus? She promises the presentation
will be much more fun than the title might imply!
Aug 8 "Fun With the Fairy Folk" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [96]
Facilitators: Mark Witherspoon
Pianist:
Special Music:
The wee people abound in the stories told long and not so long
ago across the Highlands and Boarders of Scotland. Who were the
fairy folk and what lessons might their stories hold for us
today? Join us for a Sunday of meaningful fancy as guests of
the fairy folk.
Aug 15 "Spirituality of Work: Speakers: Jean Dow & Ashley Kyber [75]
Artist" Facilitators: Toby Ewing
Pianist:
Special Music:
The two Fellowship artists share their reflections on the
spiritual in Art and in its birthing. What aspects of the creative
divine catches your attention? What drives some people to capture
that encounter as Art? Can ANYTHING be done as Art? Join us in
reflection and conversations.
Aug 22 "Love like Salt: The Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [127]
Transformative Power of Story" Facilitators: Mary Richards & Mark Witherspoon
Offertory: Barb Evenson - Harp
Special Music: Barb Evenson - Harp
While visiting Glasgow Scotland I learned how a single story
is helping to transform an entire community. Part of a larger
community project based on storytelling, the story "Love like
Salt" became a metaphor for how the people of the community
has come together, in spite of their differences, to find their
strengths.
Aug 29 "Singing the Living Speakers: Molgaard, Leudder, Richards, Rowley, Puttock, Wormley
Tradition" Facilitators: Molgaard, Wormley
DRESS REHEARSAL REQUIRED Pianist: Earnshaw
Cello: Ed Carbrey
Several member of the Fellowship will share background and
interesting facts about some of our favorite songs in "Singing
the Living Tradition".
September 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 Fellowship Voices begin rehearsals Sept 8
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting Sept 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30
Sep 5 "The Copernican Principle" Speakers: Sam Wormley [81]
Facilitators: Toby Ewing
Pianist: Ginny Molgaard (10)
Special Music:
The Copernican Principle is a basic statement in physics that there
should be no "special" observers. For example, the Aristotelian model
of the solar system in the Middle Ages placed the Earth at the center
of the solar system, a unique place since it "appears" that everything
revolved around the Earth. The implications of Copernicus' work can
not be exaggerated. His views challenged the literal interpretation of
Scripture, the philosophical and metaphysical foundations of moral
theory, and even common sense itself. We Explore the connection between
the Copernican Principle and our UU Principles.
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Transition from single 10am service to two services at 9am and 11am
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Sep 12 "Returning to the Source: Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [55,109]
Water Communion" Facilitators: Wayne Beal
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Ann Kimber (9) Sue Haug (11)
Special Music:
Just as rivers begin at the source of their nourishing, our
ingathering Sunday is a chance to celebrate our fall return to the
Fellowship as a place that sustains us. Please bring water from
your travels, be they to the back yard pool or the outback of
Australia to share during our water communion.
Sep 19 "Scottish Journals" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [58,81]
Facilitators: Annette Rowley
Pianist: Megan Eagen (both) Ginny Molgaard (11)
Special Music: Fellowship Voices
Offertory: "Come to Me My Love" Allan Robert [Mc]Petker
Special Music: Peace Canon (Round) - with congregation
Get a glimpse into the sabbatical musings of our minister as he
shares reflections from his writings in Scotland.
Sep 26 "Tales from the Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger, K. Fisher, S. Haug, G. Huntington, J. Matthews [53,70]
Transylvania Travelers" Facilitators: Marcia Brink (9) Linda Barnes (11)
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Sue Haug (both)
Special Music:
A delegation of five members of UUFA visited our partner church in
Transylvania. There they formed friendships across barriers of
language and learned about the roots of our Unitarian faith.
Learn more about the connections of America and Transylvania
Unitarianism and the importance of the Partnership program.
October 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <-- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting
Sam at FUCDM ---> 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 <-- Coming of Age Retreat Oct 16-17 Mark, Toby & Sam
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 <-- Dedication (lots of music)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Oct 3 "Immigration and Iowa's Speakers: Max Cardenas <cardenas@uni.edu>
Future" Facilitators: Marcia Brink
Pianist: Megan Eagen (both)
Special Music: Fellowship Voices - "How Can I Keep From Singing"
Arranged by Matthew Culloton
The director of partnership and training in the New Iowans Program at
the University of Northern Iowa will describe the immigrant experience
in Iowa, the nature of anti-immigrant sentiment and activity, and the
efforts of Iowa's immigrant populations and community members to build
welcoming communities.
Oct 10 "Dig Where You Stand: Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [58,70]
The Ethics of Place" Facilitators: Kelly Poole substituting for Mark Witherspoon
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Cynthia Marten (9), Sue Haug (11)
Special Music:
What do the womanist ethics of Alice Walker, Celtic spirituality
of Alastair MacIntosh and engaged Buddhism of Thich Nhat Hahn
have in common? Join us for a "conversation" between these
three view points and experience how relevant their perspectives
are for today's world.
Oct 17 "A Faith of Hands and Heart" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [48,70]
Facilitators: Kay Puttock
[New Member Sunday] Special Music and accompanying: Reggie Greenlaw, guitar
What is this faith we call Unitarian Universalism? As we welcome
new members Rev. Brian Eslinger will ponder connections of our
faith that he's discerned from his travels and discuss why our
faith matters in today's world.
Oct 24 "Monsters in the Shadows" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [68,89]
Facilitators: Toby Ewing
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Anne Kimber (both)
Special Music: Free Spirits
Youth Prelude: Patrick Jasper - soprano Recorder, "Menuet" by c. Dieupart
Accompanied by Peggy Earnshaw
Samhain, an ancient holiday that gives us pause to look into the
shadows, gives me the opportunity to explore modern day monsters
lurking there. These monsters seem to come out during the political
season and run amuck during campaigns. Come help me explore their
tactics and seek ways of shedding some light into the corners where
they hide.
Oct 31 "Why Should We Care Speakers: Roger Berger and Anita Beal [69,76]
About Bela Bartok?" Facilitators: Mary Richards
Pianist: Sue Haug (both)
Special Music: Larry Burkhalter, Ed Carbrey & Sue Haug
Bela Bartok (1881-1945), the great Hungarian composer, was one of the
most significant musicians of the 20th Century. This uncompromising
genius, who created great works of modern art, rejected the religion of
his childhood in favor of Unitarianism. Learn why he did this, learn
about his life, and listen to his music.
November 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 <-- UUFA Auction (with music)
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Brian PSD Exec ----> 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Meeting 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Nov 7 "Swinging David's Sling" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [70,79]
Facilitators: Carole Kazmierski
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Sue Haug (both)
Special Music: UUFA Trio
When David daces Goliath, he had nothing but a sling and
some stones. How might we approach the changes needed in our
world? Let's look to our stones and the power we have tp
swing David's sling.
Nov 14 "A Pilgrimage to the Speakers: Annette Rowley & Sam Wormley [57,73]
Gallarus Oratory" Facilitators: Annette Rowley
Pianist: Megan Eagen (both)
Special Music: Fellowship Voices
"At the River" John Jacobson
We have left the age of miracles behind, but not, we trust,
our sense of wonder. We are pilgrim scientists, perched on
the edge of eternity, curious and attentive. Join us in one
Pilgram's story at the Gallarus Oratory, in the west of
Ireland.
Nov 21 "Bringing Home the Harvest" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger & Linda Barnes [79,89]
Facilitators: Linda Barnes
Pianist: none needed
All Congregational Special Music: Fellowship Folk
Get into the spirit of thankfulness as we celebrate the
bounty provided by our mother earth.
Nov 28 "Listening to the Wind" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger [73]
SINGLE SERVICE at 10am Facilitators: Wayne Beal
Pianist: Peggy Earnshaw
Special Music:
As we've celebrate Thanksgiving many costumed clichés and fictional
"histories" about Native Americans became part of our cultural
landscape. What was, and is, the real relationship between Euro and
Native Americans? Why does it matter? Join as we attempt to turn an
honest ear to listen to the past and assess what such lesson, if
heeded, could mean for our future.
December 2004
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 <--- Sunday Morning Program Committee Meeting
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Barnes-Runquist Solstice Celebration Dec 21
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <--- Italian Play (1) Service (2) Dec 24
26 27 28 29 30 31 Orff Instruments?
Dec 5 "Growing a UU Faith" Speakers: Benette Sherman & Rev. Brian Eslinger [69,79]
Facilitators: Annette Rowley
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Megan Eagen (both)
Special Music: Fellowship Voices
"The Forest", Williams & Martin
Joine acting DRE Benette Sherman and Rev. Brian Eslinger as they
explore how we plant the seeds and nurture the growth of Unitarian
Universalist faith in people of all ages.
Dec 12 "My Point of Light in Speakers: Carole Kazmierski, Wayne Beal, Mary Richards (9), Krista Weber(11)
the Darkness" Facilitators: Carole Kazmierski & Wayne Beal
[important readings, etc.] Pianist: Cynthia Marten (9), Anne Kimber (11)
Congregational Input Special Music:
Points of Light in the Darkness: As the Winter Solstice approaches,
daylight dwindles. While we now have more evening hours to cuddle up by
the fire to read or listen to music, the lack of sunlight and cold
temperatures often dampen our moods. What can buoy us up and cheer us
during long winter nights? Fellowship members will share music and
words that sustain them in the dark season of the year.
Dec 19 "Winter Ceilidh" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger
All Congregational Facilitators: Kelly Poole & Krista Weber
[Children - 1st 15 min] Pianist: Cynthia Marten (9), Sue Haug (11)
Special Music: Fellowship Folk
During the long Scottish winter people would gather around a
hearth fire and shar stories, sing songs and play music. Join
us as we share these gifts of the season while reflecting on
what the holidays mean to people from many faiths.
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Dec 26 "Sing We Noel" Speakers: Rev. Brian Eslinger
[research stories behind Facilitators: Kelly Poole or Sam Wormley
Christmas carols] Pianist: Cynthia Marten
SINGLE SERVICE Special Music:
Ever wonder about the story behind your favorite holiday songs?
We'll give a bit of the background for several Christmas carols
and do a lot of singing during this day-after Christmas service.