Our intern minister, Timothy Ellis, will explore creative courage. We’ll reflect on the specific possibilities that arise in moments of uncertainty.

By cultivating a willingness to be in the unknown, we open ourselves up to new opportunities and possibilities. In withstanding the discomfort, we grow our ability to explore new paths forward. This will be Timothy’s last Sunday at MVUUF as our intern minister.

Perri Gardner is the Worship Associate

Long time activist and spiritual seeker, Bill Chisholm, will share some of the insights from years of resistance on social and environmental issues, which include sitting through endless public hearings where there was very little listening, arrests and court appearances for direct action, including jail time. He will also share some of what he learned over 16 some runs for public office.

But these are different times, laws have changed, there is more fear and hate being spewed across the political landscape. There has always been risk in resistance, but we now live in an era where “reason” seems to have gone out the window and that will influence the outcome of any resistance, but it shouldn’t deter it. It should only go to expand our abilities.

Melody Lenkner is the Worship Associate

Reverend Jenny will be here from Pocatello.

Early recorded history shows older adults complaining about children, youth, and young adults. It might be ironic that oftentimes the perceived offense is about disrespect. How is ageism showing up in shared spaces today? April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month, and here we are smack dab in a state of anti-trans youth, anti-reproductive health care, and no end in sight to the vitriol. Our visiting minister from Pocatello, the Rev. Jenny Peek, joins us in person this Sunday April 23rd with her reflection “Kids These Days.”

Don Morishita is the Worship Associate.

Michael Becerra will lead a discussion of Resistance. While there are many kinds of resistance, we will concentrate on resistance to actions and words that threaten peace and inclusion in our society.

There are many actions locally and nationally based on fear, misinformation, and hate that threaten a major portion of our society. Sometimes, careful changing of words in the discussion can have a profound effect. Other times, more direct action is needed. What we cannot do is sit back and watch the decline of society, hoping that someone else will do something.

What is it about Unitarian Universalism that fits into our beliefs and in our lives? For each of us who embraces Unitarian Universalism, the Seven Principles serve as a guide in our lives. Unitarian Universalists have many common values that we share in community. Yet, it is incumbent on us to make our own free and responsible search for truth and meaning. Join us this Sunday as several MVUUF members share what Unitarian Universalism and our Fellowship means to each of them. Presented by Don Morishita.

Timothy Ellis will deliver a sermon and Jen Okelberry will be the Worship Associate.

Buddy Gharring, pastor of the Twin Falls First United Methodist Church, has invited us to celebrate Palm Sunday and community. Buddy will bring an item, perhaps chicken, and others are invited to bring a covered dish or a salad or other food item.

Paula Dodd will be leading a drum circle. That’s an amazing thing, not to be missed. And games will be set up for children and families.

The potluck will begin at approximately noon in the Twin Falls City Park.

What comes to mind when imagining free community meals, or soup kitchens? It could be a scene of people who *have* sharing with people who *have not*. This over-simplified story is told and retold a thousand ways in religious texts, poetry, and song. It is one that implicitly requires some people to *have* and some to *have not*. Which do you want to be? Who among us is always only one or the other? Join us Sunday morning, Mach 26th, for our visiting minister’s message. Rev. Jenny Peek serves our sibling UU congregation in Pocatello, Idaho, and joins us via Zoom.

Perri Gardner is the Worship Associate

Melody Lenkner will lead a discussion of the book “Nice Racism; How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm” by Robin Diangelo. This book calls upon us to be open to the feeling of vulnerability that its message may engender.

Join Daniel Gardner, local performer and educator, for a reflective and engaging conversation about the power of being vulnerable in our creative and artistic endeavors.

Perri Gardner is Worship Associate.

Daylight Savings Time begins March 12th. Reset your clock and “Get me to the church on time!”

The Rev. Timothy Ellis will share about the vulnerability of love. We’ll explore some of the nervousness of connecting with others and asking for our needs to be met, along with the moments of connection that are the building blocks of relationships. Timothy is our intern minister.

Pam Blankenheim is the Worship Associate