"CircleSong, and other songs of life," presented by Dakota Choral Union. This is Bob Chilcott’s musical portrayal of the human life cycle as captured in the indigenous poetry of North America.
This performance will be at South Canyon Lutheran Church beginning at 3 pm. We will meet there rather than at Unity. Cost is $10 at the door.
"Which Port Do You Seek in a Storm?" by Vivian Jenkins
Storms and ports come in many forms. Which port do you seek when you need shelter, safety, or sanctuary? Are you choosing the best one for you? Are you using it well? This will be a discussion Sunday.
"UU's 3rd Principle (Acceptance of One Another and Encouragement to Spiritual Growth in Our Congregations)," by Marion Zenker, presented by Tom Tyson.
Marion Zenker was a founder and long-time lay leader of Black Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. She died on September 28. This sermon and subsequent sermons of hers are timeless analyses of UU’s 7 Principles and are being presented again in honor of Marion.
"The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks," A documentary at Rapid City Public Library.
THERE WILL BE NO ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TODAY AT 3 PM. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE TODAY AT UNITY. RATHER, WE WILL MEET AT RC PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR “DOCUMENTARIES AND DONUTS” AT 3:30 PM.
"UU's 2nd Principle," by Marion Zenker,
Marion Zenker was a founder and long-time lay leader of Black Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. She died on September 28. This sermon and subsequent sermons of hers are timeless analyses of UU’s 7 Principles and are being presented again in honor of Marion.
"Being the Calm in the Storm," a video sermon by Rev. Michael Doud, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint, MI, moderated by Susan Hixson.
“Post-doom, is a concept articulated by Michael Dowd in his quest to ‘find the gift’ beyond mere acceptance that ongoing climate change would inevitably lead to civilizational collapse. As Dowd reflected in a 2022 essay, ‘Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance: where are you in the vaunted stages of grief? And is doom automatically the end point?’"
"UU's 4th Principle," by Marion Zenker, presented by Vivian Jenkins.
Marion Zenker was a founder and long-time lay leader of Black Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. She died on September 28. This sermon and subsequent sermons of hers are timeless analyses of UU’s 7 Principles and are being presented again in honor of Marion.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Treats, Music, Conversation
There will be no Adult Religious Education session at 3 pm.
"Living Our Purpose as Unitarian Universalists," a Video Presentation by Rev. Daniel Kanter, 1st Unitarian Universalist Church of Dallas, moderated by Vivian Jenkins
An Existential look at Our Purpose, as created by man, so that together we can create positive change in the world as a spiritual community.
"UU's First Principle," by Marion Zenker, presented by Matie Tyson
Marion Zenker was a founder and long-time lay leader of Black Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. She died on September 28. This sermon and subsequent sermons of hers are timeless analyses of UU’s 7 Principles and are being presented again in honor of Marion.
"Lessons from Vietnam" by Ken Vogele
A photoessay with discussion of the Vietnam War and Vietnam today.
"Some Thoughts on Our Seventh Principle!" presented by Matie Tyson.
As a tribute to our past Lay Leader, Marion Zenker, we will revisit her sermon on the 7th Principle presented in Oct of 2007. We will take time to reflect on her contributions to our Fellowship and her life. Come with your thoughts to share.
POTLUCK SUNDAY AT UNITY (Copy)
THERE WILL BE NO ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TODAY AT 3 PM
"Plastic Wars," a PBS Frontline documentary.
Learn how the plastice industry created the sham of plastic recycling today.
"What the 'Unicorn' Can Teach Us About Truth and the Search for Meaning," by Vivian Jenkins
The body of paleontological research regarding the unicorn is small, but significant. Perhaps surprisingly, the efforts to reconstruct a fossilized skeleton have led to insights into the behavior of higher-order species. Let us celebrate National Fossil Day (Wed. Oct. 11) and the fossilized unicorn’s contribution to furthering man’s understanding of nature.
"The Serviceberry--an Economy of Abundance," by Robin Wall Kimmerer (author of Braiding Sweetgrass)
As Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and ecological systems to reimagine currencies of exchange?
"'Spark Birds' that Stimulated Us," moderated by Vivian Jenkins
This will be a discussion of what sparked the interest of members in something special to them.
Caravan to Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary for meditative walk followed by potluck supper.
We will meet at Unity Church at 3 pm and carpool to the Sanctuary (21793 Juso Ranch Road, Lead, SD 57754). There will be no Adult Religious Education today.
"Don't Be Afraid of the "G" Word," by Valerie Naylor
Do you believe in God? The problem with that sentence is not the answer, but the question. We will discuss why nobody, not even non-believers, should be uncomfortable talking about God.