31 May 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

Human-Centric-UUPlease join us on Sunday (31 May 2015) at 11:00 AM for “Companions for the Journey: The Fifth Source” with Steve Caldwell, Barbara Deger, and  Eric First.

We are continuing our series of services on the fifth source of Unitarian Universalism (“Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and to avoid idolatries of the mind and spirit”).

We will hear three very different perspectives on the fifth source and how it informs each person’s experience of Unitarian Universalism.

Religious education classes for children and youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

31 May 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (31 May 2015) at 9:15 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

We will read and reflect on John 12:44-50 (“Faith” — Chapter 8 in The Good Heart).

In the class, we have a reading of the passage as translated for the Dalai Lama followed by a period of silent meditation.  We then discuss our own thoughts on the reading along with the Dalai Lama’s comments.

The church still has five copies of the book available this week.  The books are $12.00, free, or any amount in between.  In other words, please don’t let money be an obstacle to your reading of the book and your enjoyment of the class.

 

24 May 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

SingularitiesPlease join us on Sunday (24 May 2015) at 11:00 AM for “Infinity and Potential” by Amanda Lawrence.

Continuing our series of services on the Fifth Source (“Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and to avoid idolatries of the mind and spirit”), we welcome Amanda Lawrence to the pulpit this morning.

Religious Education classes for Children and Youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

24 May 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (24 May 2015) at 9:15 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

On this Sunday, we will read and reflect on Luke 9:1-6 (“The Mission” — Chapter 7 in The Good Heart). In the class, we have a reading of the passage as translated for the Dalai Lama, followed by a period of silent meditation.

We then discuss our own thoughts on the reading, as well as the Dalai Lama’s comments.

We have seven more copies of the book available at the church this week and we can order more as needed.

Read the introductory sections and the chapter on this passage of Luke for this Sunday’s class.

PS — You are still very welcome to the class if you don’t have the book and didn’t do this reading.

17 May 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (17 May 2015) at 9:15 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

On Sunday, May 17th, we will read and reflect on Luke 9:28-36 (“The Transfiguration”) and Chapter 6 in The Good Heart.

In the class, we have a reading of the passage as translated for the Dalai Lama, followed by a period of silent meditation.  We then discuss our own thoughts on the reading, as well as the Dalai Lama’s comments.

We have seven more copies of the book available at the church this week and we can order more as needed.

Read the introductory sections and the chapter on this passage of Luke for this Sunday’s class.

PS — You are still very welcome to the class if you don’t have the book and didn’t do this reading.

10 May 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

RosePlease join us on Sunday (10 May 2015) at 11:00 AM for “One of the Hardest Things” by Rev. Barbara Jarrell.

Our Mother’s Day service will also include special music featuring the All Souls Choir along with Barbara Jarrell, Gail Burt, and Robert Smith.  Also appearing are guest musicians Lane Bayliss, Alan Dyson, Dan Garner, and Greg Williams.

Religious Education classes for Children and Youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

10 May 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (10 May 2015) at 9:15 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

On Sunday, May 10th, we will read and reflect on Mark 4:26-34 (“The Kingdom of God” — Chapter 5 in The Good Heart).  In the class, we have a reading of the passage as translated for the Dalai Lama, followed by a period of silent meditation.  We then discuss our own thoughts on the reading, as well as the Dalai Lama’s comments.

We have eight more copies of the book available at the church this week and we can order more as needed.

Read the introductory sections and the chapter on this passage of Matthew for this Sunday’s class.

PS — You are still very welcome to the class if you don’t have the book and didn’t do this reading.

 

3 May 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (3 May 2015) at 9:30 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

We will read and reflect on Mark 3: 31-35 which expresses the concept of equanimity.  In the class, we have a reading of the passage as translated for the Dalai Lama, followed by a period of silent meditation.  We then discuss our own thoughts on the reading, as well as the Dalai Lama’s comments.

We have nine more copies of the book available at the church this week and we can order more as needed.

Read the introductory sections and the chapter on this passage of Matthew for this Sunday’s class.

PS — You are still very welcome to the class if you don’t have the book and didn’t do this reading.

 

26 April 2015 Worship Service and Religious Education for Children and Youth

RevLeeJeterPlease join us on Sunday (26 April 2015) at 11:00 AM for “My Brother’s Keeper” by Rev. Lee Jeter (Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana).  The All Souls Choir will sing.

Religious Education classes for Children and Youth are offered during the 11:00 AM service.  Children and youth attend the first 15-20 minutes of the service and then are dismissed to class.

26 April 2015 Adult Religious Education

TheGoodHeartDalaiLamaOur class continues this Sunday (26 April 2015) at 9:30 AM with discussions of The Good Heart:  A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by the Dalai Lama.

We will read and reflect on Matthew 5: 1-10 (The Beatitudes) following the Dalai Lama’s advice to take time for our own reflections on the passage before “reflecting on someone else reflecting on someone else.”

We will then have a period of silent medidation, after which we will take time to talk about the Dalai Lama’s comments and how they affected your own perspective.

We have nine more copies of the book available at the church this week and we can order more as needed.

Read the introductory sections and the chapter on this passage of Matthew for this Sunday’s class.

PS — You are still very welcome to the class if you don’t have the book and didn’t do this reading.