Events
Sunday, January 3, 2010
"THIS, BECAUSE THEN I DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO." - Janelle Masters
Janelle Masters will discuss the origin and creative process of one of her songs on her CD, "Out of a Troubled Sky."
Janelle is a member of the Fellowship and Dean of Academic Affairs at Bismarck State College.
Sunday Coffee and Fellowship: 10:30 AM
Sunday Service: 11:00 AM
Children's/Teen Programs: 11:00 AM
“What is UUism About?”
A Welcome Orientation for Seekers
Carol Jean Larsen
January 9, Saturday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Childcare and snacks provided if RSVP to UU office by Thursday. Call 223-6788
Have you been seeking a caring, open-minded religious home? After reading our seven UU principles as well as the many sources of our faith, are you ready to deepen the conversation?
Welcome to the journey. I hope to see you on January 9. If you have questions, contact me at my home 258-6824.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
“THIS I BELIEVE – A JOURNEY TO JUSTICE”
Tom Disselhorst
Tom, a long time UU member, shares his story in the, ”This I Believe” series. Taking off from the UU principles of affirming and promoting, “The Inherent worth and dignity of every person” and “Justice, equity and compassion in human relations”, Tom will share how and where he developed his social justice concerns and how they led him to our Fellowship. As a pianist, Tom’s story will include several musical interludes. Come and enjoy!
**Guest at Your Table box collection
During this past season of giving, our congregation joined together to celebrate the tradition of Guest at Your Table. The November 22, 2009 service was in honor of the seventh principle of Unitarian Universalism: our covenant to affirm and promote “respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part”. From that day until now, we welcome unseen guests from around the world introduced to us through the work of the UU Service Committee. We helped celebrate these courageous individuals by collecting donations in our Guest at Your Table box.
Board of Trustees Meeting with Rev. Lyn Burton online. Guests are welcom.
Ten Good Ideas about Good Governance
Online Leadership Workshop
Join Us! On January 12 (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm, the UU Board invites you to join them in the church office for a 90 minute online leadership workshop. Let's all learn together!
Have you volunteered for a simple task in our church and found yourself frustrated amidst lack of clarity? In this online workshop, the presentation and discussion will focus on relatively simple ideas for making work flow better in the service to mission.
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Sunday, January 17, 2010
“REFLECTIONS ON DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY”
Rev. Lyn Burton
The language of race is relational and systematic and we are participating in an ongoing conversation about race with our very lives. As we commemorate the life and work of Dr. King, Rev. Burton reflects on lessons learned since 1968 and challenges that remain. Join the discussion.
**Soup & salad lunch conversation on the “Passion Survey”
10:30 AM Sunday Coffee, 11:00 AM Sunday Service, 11:00 AM Children's Programs
“Passion Survey?”, You Ask!
Next Conversation: January 17
Background
On the Sundays of September 13 and 20, the bulletin inserts were titled “Passion Survey”. The name certainly got attention! Folks checked their three top passions (strong interests), from a list of 10 categories all related to our UU community. An astounding 60 people responded passionately!
As promised, the UU Board is scheduling follow-up conversations. Two categories, “Welcoming the Seeker”, and “Caring for One Another” were the focus of a December
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Program Committee Meeting 7:00 PM at the Fellowship. All are welcome!
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Board of Trustees planning mini-retreat with Rev. Burton.
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
Rev. Lyn Burton in Bismarck, January 15 – 24:
Personal appointments? Please contact her directly or our UU office.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
This day has been marked for a potential day for new member Ingathering and Child Dedication.
Interested in membership or dedicating your child? Please contact Rev. Burton directly or our UU office by Friday, Jan. 8 if you wish this to happen on Sunday, Jan. 24 while she is in Bismarck.
Rev. Burton: cell 651-336-4493 or uulyn2008@aol.com
UU Office: 223-6788 or office@bismanuu.org
“What is a UU Child Dedication?”
Upcoming Opportunity
Sunday, January 24, 2010
“WE ARE STARDUST: DARWIN AND A NEW CREATION STORY”
Rev. Lyn Burton
Is supporting evolution compatible with faith? Can spiritual practice represent evolution in action? Might an exciting new, science-based creation story help our children think about and relate to God with joy and wonder? Join Rev. Burton to discuss Darwin’s great paradigm shift in both scientific and religious thought.
Ingathering of New Member
Dedication of Three Children
10:30 Sunday Coffee - 11:00 Sunday Service - 11:00 Sunday Children's Programs
Sunday, January 31, 2010
“THE HEADING”
Rev. Dr. Wade Schemmel
Having a compass in hand or in our head, helps us find direction in a storm, or, for Wade Schemmel, on the hilly roads in Wisconsin where he grew up. Our founding fathers were correct about separating church and state, but religion provides an important compass or “heading” for us to see through the confusion, bigotry, and false statements on public issues. Rev. Schemmel is the Conference Minister of the Northern Plains Conference of the United Church of Christ.
