Monthly Archives: September 2016

Sunday, October 2, 2016: “How to Pray Always Without Always Praying”

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Rev. Elizabeth Greene

Presented by: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

“Prayer” is a very common religious subject and practice, but can sometimes be interpreted in narrow ways that do not do justice to our spiritual lives.

Do we always have to pray TO something or someone? Does prayer usually have a creed or set of beliefs behind it? If so, is that necessary? Rev. Greene will reflect on ways to broaden our idea of prayer, perhaps expanding it into something that can enlarge and enrich anyone, regardless of spiritual beliefs and values.

This service will include a blessing for children. Parents will share the meaning or background of their child’s (children’s) name(s) and the congregation will say words of support as a congregational village. Each child will receive a rose.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on these journeys. Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Please join us Sunday at the Vendor Blender and Event Center, 588 Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls at 10:30 AM. The Vendor Blender is located near the old hospital near the intersection of Martin St. and Addison Avenue West. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Child care is usually available. Please park in the rear of the building and use the entrance on the west side of the building.

Sunday, September 25, 2016: “Are Unitarian-Universalists Soft on Evil?”

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Presenter: Karen Fothergill

This weeks message will be based on a talk by the Rev Dr Carolyn Sheets Owen-Towle. We will examine the following idea: How do we reconcile our beliefs in the inherent worth and dignity of every being with the notion of evil?

“Both the capacity for brutality and the capacity for love exist in all of our hearts. A belief in our innocence is not an option. We must find place that can know the reality of both.” — Rev. Dr. William Sinkford

Rev. Sheets Owen-Towle is minister emeritus of First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego, which she served with her husband, the Rev. Tom Owen-Towle, from 1978 to 2002. She was a candidate for the UUA presidency in 1993. A published author and popular speaker, she is also the daughter of renowned water colorist Millard Sheets. Carolyn has always been immersed in the world of art and continues to be actively involved with many art organizations.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on these journeys. Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.UA GNBathrm

Please join us Sunday at the Vendor Blender and Event Center, 588 Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls at 10:30 AM. The Vendor Blender is located near the old hospital near the intersection of Martin St. and Addison Avenue West. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Child care is available. Please park in the rear of the building and use the entrance on the west side of the building.

Sunday, September 18, 2016: “The Light of Hope”

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Presenter: Julie Merrick

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all.” This famous quote by Emily Dickinson, touches upon the beauty and wonder of this feeling we call hope; this is a state of mind that shines a light in our dark moments and carries us over rough waters.

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Hope can dissolve fear and empower us to take another step on our journey, no matter how challenging that step might be. Hope whispers that there is love and light and possibility present in this moment and calls our attention there.

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on these journeys. Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Please join us Sunday at the Vendor Blender and Event Center, 588 Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls at 10:30 AM. The Vendor Blender is located near the old hospital near the intersection of Martin St. and Addison Avenue West. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Child care is usually available. Please park in the rear of the building and use the entrance on the west side of the building.

Sunday, September 11, 2016: “Wanderer, Worshiper, Lover of Leaving”

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Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

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Speaking of community, the poet Rumi writes that we are all wanderers and worshipers and lovers of leaving. That last word, “leaving” jars us when we think of the groups to which we belong: our churches and temples and places of worship. But, if he is right that we sometimes seem to love leaving, how do we deal with this, in our communities? How does faith and fellowship keep human beings together joyfully, in the face of all that happens in the world?

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on these journeys. Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.UA GNBathrm

Please join us Sunday at the Vendor Blender and Event Center, 588 Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls at 10:30 AM. The Vendor Blender is located near the old hospital near the intersection of Martin St. and Addison Avenue West. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Child care is available. Please park in the rear of the building and use the entrance on the west side of the building.

Sunday, September 4, 2016: “One Pathway to Happiness”

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Presenter: Michael Johnson

One pathway to happiness isn’t an expressway or a ride down a water slide… but it is rewarding. It like a water slide – the first ride takes a bit of commitment to jump in and see what it’s like… same thing with happiness. Wanna ride?

Unitarian Universalism honors the differing paths we each travel. Our congregations are places where we celebrate, support, and challenge one another as we continue on these journeys. Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equality and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Please join us Sunday at the Vendor Blender and Event Center, 588 Addison Avenue West in Twin Falls at 10:30 AM. The Vendor Blender is located near the old hospital near the intersection of Martin St. and Addison Avenue West. Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Child care is usually available. Please park in the rear of the building and use the entrance on the west side of the building.