May 3 ~ Buddhism and Physics
Donovan Domingue, PhD
The inquiry into reality is a common theme in the distinct disciplines
of science and Buddhist thought. Why are they brought together so much
in the popular press? Why does the Dalai Lama express such an interest
in modern science? This sermon will reflect upon this meeting of East
and West.
May 10 ~ Teen Service
Come join us on May 10 to celebrate Mother's day and also Teen Day
for certain High Street UU's who are about to pass through and move
on from their Teen Years at High Street. Join us to celebrate with the
teens their thoughts and feelings on their life and times at High Street
May 17 ~ Stronger Together
Rev. Rhett D. Baird
(The service today will include a Religious Education Recognition ceremony.)
There is a strength available to each member of this congregation simply
by being a part of the life of this faith community. Similarly, there
is a strength available to each of our 1,000 congregations simply by
being a part of the life of our larger denomination, that is, the Mid-South
District and the Unitarian Universalist Association. How might this
enrich our lives and add a depth of purpose, meaning, and joy?
May 24 ~ Courage And Commitment Lived Out
Rev. Rhett D. Baird
A look at the lives of two 19th century American women and the values
they embraced. Margaret Fuller’s birthday was yesterday, May 23,
1810. Margaret Fuller was considered by many as America’s first
true feminist. Julia Ward Howe’s birthday is three days from now,
on May 27, 1819. Julia Ward Howe was an abolitionist, social activist,
poet and the author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. What might we
learn by becoming more deeply acquainted with these two extraordinary
personalities? What might we admire? What might inspire us?
May 31 ~ Ritual, Symbol, Metaphor and Their Importance in the
Liberal Church
The Rev. E Arlen Goff
Recently, a co-worker of the Greek Orthodox faith admitted that, despite
his skepticism about the “faith”, he loved the liturgy.
In the past, I’ve know UUs who’ve returned to the spiritual
home of their childhood and youth, not because they’ve had a “re-conversion”,
but because they missed the rituals, the hymns, the “spiritual
ambience.” How can we as UUs, with our often iconoclastic approach
to ritual and liturgy, make our symbols (the flaming chalice, water
communion, flower communion, etc.) “speak” to those who
seek ways to “concretize” their faith?
Congregational Meeting set for May 31
Our scheduled May congregational meeting will be held immediately after
the service on Sunday, May 31st.
All members are urged to attend for
a quick, but important session.
The first item on the agenda will be the adoption of the budget for
the 2010 fiscal year which begins June 1st.
Secondly, the congregation
will be asked to affirm Beth Collins as Board Secretary. Beth has replaced
Theresa Hying and will fill out her term for the rest of the year.
Please plan to stay after the service before going down to coffee
hour.
