Link to March 2010; Link to Feb. 2010
Sunday Services
March 7
A Religion for Our Time
Rev. Lucas Hergert, preaching
Wendy Mason – Accompanist
UUCiL Choir
The Rev. Peter Morales, president of the Unitarian Universalist Association, said that Unitarian Universalism faces two paths. One is a path to irrelevance. The other is a path to becoming the religion for our time. How can we choose one over the other?
March14
A Time for War; A Time for Peace
Rev. Grace Simons, preaching
Wendy Mason – Accompanist
President Obama invoked the "Just War" tradition when he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize recently. There’s no small irony in receiving the prize while in the midst of fighting two wars. What is Just War theory? How does it relate to peacemaking? Are they opposites? Why is it so hard for people to live in peace? Can we do anything to encourage an outbreak of peace? I’m no expert on these issues. Let’s consider them together.
March 21
Hardwired for Altruism?
Rev. Lucas Hergert, preaching
Pat Mielke - Accompanist
Some say that human beings are basically selfish. Rev. Lucas begs to differ. Following recent findings in sociology and anthropology, he will argue that we are actually hardwired for altruism. We need to have opportunities to care for others and to be generous.
March 28
The Earthshaking Message of Universalism, Today
Rev. Lucas Hergert, preaching
Wendy Mason- Accompanist
UUCiL Choir
The Universalist side of our movement rejected eternal damnation and affirmed that everyone would make it to heaven. Is it relevant today? Rev. Lucas thinks so, and will explore its compelling message for our times.
