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CALENDAR of EVENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY
19
Human Rights Action
Group
6:30 p.m., Channing
Hall
We will be having
our second meeting between folks at First Unitarian Church and Urbandale
United Church of Christ, looking at ways our two congregations can
collaborate on action to help preserve Marriage Equality in Iowa.
Three things for the
agenda would be (1) processing how the two marriage equality legal panel
discussions went in November, (2) looking at possibily
setting up further ones, and (3) exploring other kinds of marriage equality
collaborations we might want to develop, particularly during the
legislative session.
AMOS Committee
Meeting
6:30 p.m.,
Conference Room
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20:
*All programming
begins at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted*
Wednesday Night
Dinner,
5:30 p.m., Channing
Hall;
$5 adults, $2 kids,
maximum of $14 per family.
Guest Chefs: Gene
McCracken and Judy Davis.
Menu: Pasta ala Mexico with salad.
UUA Statement of
Conscience Meeting
Conference Room
Informational meeting about the current Peacemaking Statement of
Conscience, the Ethical Eating Statement of Conscience and the six current
issues being considered to be the next study action issue at the UUA
General Assembly in Minneapolis, MN on June 23-37. We hope to cast a
congregational vote by February 1. Ballots will be available for members to
complete on January 23 and 24.
Women's Book Group
5:30 p.m., Off-site
UU Children's
Theater Rehearsal
6:00 p.m., Room 107
Children's Choir
Rehearsal,
6:00 to 6:45 p.m.,
Room 105
Wednesday night
children's activities will follow choir practice, so all children can enjoy
choir AND Wednesday Night programming! Chalice choir (2nd grade and up)
practices from 6-6:45 p.m. and 5th Principle Singers (age 4 through 1st
grade) join them to practice from 6:30-6:45 p.m. Any questions? Contact Karen
Kraemer at kbkraemer@yahoo.com.
ADULT PROGRAMMING:
Writers' Workshop
Bring something you
wrote just for fun or for serious publishing! We like to hear poetry,
stories, essays, memoirs, plays, and more. Come prepared to share and to
listen! We can give comments and critiques, or we can just listen. Extra copies
help us to follow along; also please bring some blank paper for
free-writing. Join Us! Contact info: Donna Wallace at 401-4526
Iraqi Support Group
The Iraqi Support
Group provides opportunities for members to meet with our Iraqi friends.
Members can learn about another part of the world, how people adjust to a
new life in the United States and about Islam. Most of all, it's an
opportunity to get to know Iraqi families, an important part of our
community.
Buddhist Meditation
Please join Denise
Daniels and Cynthia Lee on Welcome Home Wednesdays for
Buddhist Meditation. For a second year our group will explore meditation
and provide support for (hopefully everyone's) journeys. No prior knowledge
is required.
Yoga
6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (note time!)
This will be an
all-encompassing class that combines spirit, mind, and body to preform poses from traditional yoga. The class, taught
by Madeline Peyton, includes static poses along with a flowing
series to calm your mind and get the heart pumping. Suggested donation of
$5.00 per class.
Wednesday Movies
Contacts are Mark
Campbell and Volker Liebeseller.
Tonight's movie is Naked World (2003)
In this follow-up to
Naked States, we're taken for a ride as artist Spencer Tunick
invites thousands of people of all races, shapes and sizes out of their
clothes and into the streets for the sake of art. Adult content. 18+ only.
KIDS' PROGRAMMING:
Animal Exploration
Program, 6:45 to 8:00
p.m.
Children aged 5-12
will spend the month exploring the world of animals with the Blank Park
Zoo. Tour guides include Alan Billyard and John Audelhelm.
Water Wonders
Water covers 75% of
the Earth's surface. We'll investigate the variety of water forms from Iowa
wetlands to the Oceans of our world. Examining water samples and discussing
conservation issues will bring real learning to life.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21:
Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m., Channing
Hall
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22:
UU Children's
Theater Rehearsal
6:00 p.m.,
Auditorium
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23:
Great Books
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
Conference Room
(postponed from January 9)
"Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful"
with Rev. Kalen Fristad
4:30 p.m.,
Auditorium
We welcome guest
minister the Rev. Kalen Fristad
for this service focused on the history and significance of Universalism.
Rev. Fristad is an ordained United Methodist
Minister. After serving churches in Iowa for 27 years he embarked upon an
independent ministry. He conducted this ministry full time from 2003-2006.
It consisted of traveling around the country with his wife, Darlene,
accepting invitations to speak to churches and other groups, countering the
teaching that many people will suffer for eternity in hell and instead,
proclaiming the hopeful message of universalism. He went back to the parish
ministry in July 2006. As of January 2008, while continuing to serve
churches in Iowa part-time, he has resumed his traveling ministry, spending
half time on the road speaking on the subject of universalism. Kalen has written a book, entitled DESTINED FOR SALVATION:
God's Promise to Save Everyone, and a Study Book with the same title. His
books, CDs and DVDs will be available for purchase after the services.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24:
"Universalism:
Past, Present and Powerful"
with Rev. Kalen Fristad
9:30 a.m., Auditorium
See description on
Saturday, January 23
Children's RE, 9:30 a.m., Lower Level
Understanding the
Bible . . . an Introduction for Skeptics, Seekers, and Religious
Liberals
9:30 a.m., Room 108
We will use the book
Understanding the Bible by John A. Buehrens and
the Bible for the course. The book may be purchased at the church
bookstore. Mark Metz will facilitate.
Energy and Justice
11:00 a.m., Conference Room
Great Decisions
11:00 a.m., Rev. Stringer's Office
"Universalism: Past, Present and Powerful"
with Rev. Kalen Fristad
11:00 a.m., Auditorium
See description on Saturday, January 23
Children's RE, 11:00 a.m., Lower Level
Church Youth, 12:00 p.m., Room 107
UU Children's Theater Rehearsal
3:00 p.m.,
Auditorium
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26:
Women's Potluck
6:00 p.m., Off-site
Stage West Scripttease
7:00 p.m., Channing
Hall
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