Host/Presenter: Ryan Terry

February 12th marks the 206th anniversary of the birth of the biologist Charles Darwin. Ever since the publication of On the Origin of Species, Darwin has been the focus of commemorations by many scientists, historians, artists and other great thinkers.

Darwin Day is a day to celebrate the life and science of Charles Darwin, and the triumph of his theory of evolution by natural selection.

Join us this week as we listen to and discuss a sermon written by Elizabeth Strong titled A Theology of Evolution.

As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.

Host: Ken Whiting
Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

February is Valentine’s Day month, a time when we often turn to thoughts of love, most often thoughts of the romantic variety of love. However, the concept of love is deeper and wider and higher–not to mention more complex–than our cultural notions of romance.

Love is a central tenet of many religions, and involves our highest and best selves. It involves how we behave toward our families, our friends, and yes, even our enemies. Rev. Greene will explore some of the ways love affects our lives and how important it is that we do our best to follow love’s demanding path.

The Magic Valley Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship meets every Sunday beginning at 10:30 AM at the Twin Falls Senior Center, 530 Shoshone Street West in Twin Falls.

As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; and acceptance of one another. We stand on the side of love.

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.

Our collection this Sunday will be donated to the CSI Refugee Center.

Host/Presenter: Don Morishita

From the Humanist Association, Humanism is the belief that human beings are the source of meaning and values. It is non-dogmatic and open-ended. It is a scientific search, self-correcting and open to change with new knowledge and new insights.

Humanism is deeply concerned with ethics and values, but rather than telling people what they should or should not do, it assists their search for values and attempts to help them achieve their full positive potential as human beings.

Humanists see humanity as having the capacity for continued growth and development, and they accept responsibility for encouraging that growth.

Host/Presenter: Karen Fothergill

Dr. Martin Luther King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism in the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.

Our service this Sunday will be “Claiming Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Rev. Paul Sprecher.

Martin Luther King had a connection to Unitarian Universalism.

Join us to learn about this connection and about Dr. King this Sunday, the day, before Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Host/Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

At this time of year, almost everyone reflects on what has gone on, looking forward to what will happen in the future, resolving to make improvements.

“New beginnings” is a phrase we hear. What does it mean to make a new beginning? How much of the past do we bring with us, and what can or should we leave behind? What role does our faith play, as we forge new beginnings that are more likely to bring love into the world, more likely to inspire generosity and compassion?

Newcomers of all religious paths or none at all are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.

Host: Dale Bostock
Presenter: Julie Merrick

There is a universal wish to end the year with a festival of renewal that rekindles our faith, brings us closer to the people we care about, and brings light and laughter to the dark days of winter.”

This Holiday season can be filled with greater meaning and satisfaction when we make choices that are in alignment with our values. We are in a position to create a more soul-satisfying celebration when we answer the question of why it is we celebrate and put our focus there.

Newcomers are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.

Host: Karen Fothergill
Presenter: Rev. Elizabeth Greene

Many world religions celebrate this winter season with festivals of light: Jewish Hanukkah, Hindu Diwali, earth-centered Solstice. These holidays welcome the light of longer days to come, bringing hope and warmth. Lest, we neglect an important part of life darkness. However, what of the dark? Seeds require winter’s darkness if they are to emerge in spring. Can our souls be enriched by honoring the dark?

Join us this Sunday to hear Rev. Elizabeth Greene discuss this topic.

Newcomers are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.

Host/Presenter: Don Morishita

One of the seven principles that Unitarian Universalists share is a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. In a religious context, this typically refers to seeking our spiritual truths and meaning. However, this is an important issue to address in all aspects of our lives. How carefully do we seek the truth? What processes do we go through as we seek to find truth and meaning in what we believe and what we do? Please join us as we continue to discuss the fourth principle of the Unitarian Universalists.

Newcomers are always welcome. We are handicapped accessible. Please park in the front of the building. Child care is available.