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December
27, 2009 - “Living the Second Principle; Justice
Equity, and Compassion in Human Relationships", Mary J. facilitated . December 20, 2009 –
“Theistic Paradigms or World Views”, Deon P. facilitated .
December 13, 2009 - “The Fifth Principle,
and Democracy”, Steve M. facilitated . December 6, 2009 –“Beyond
Science; How we hold personal experiences which remain a mystery”. We will have the opportunity to share our personal
and collective mystical experiences in an atmosphere of respect and careful consideration. Den C. facilitated. . November 29, 2009 - Linda
S, "Revisiting Robert Funk's Book "Honest To Jesus" .
November 22, 2009 - Maggie M., "The
First Unitarian Principle; The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person". .
November 15 - Sharing and Potluck; The day each person can bring something to show or talk
about or sing about. . November 8 - Mary J., "What is Religion?" . Summer break 2009 - Programs of fun and food at Recreational Areas
in our region . . Sunday May 3, 2009
Den C. facilitated the meeting at the Grange Hall on Lake Blvd, Redding. His subject came from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically Matthew
7:1 - 5. "And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your
own eye? Or, how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye, and look, a plank is in your own
eye? Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and they you will see clearly to remove the speck from
your brother's eye." Dr. Corrin used this phrase and his skills as a psychologist.
In the presentation, he explained the Johari Window, which invites the participants to see how others perceive them,
and to allow the participant to better know oneself. As is often the practice in our meetings, this involved active
group participation, commentary, and feedback. . .
April 26, 2009, included a presentation by Patricia
B., which was an informal seminar based on the Unitarian First Principle and also from the Bible at Matthew 7:-17-20..
"Even so, every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot
bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth forth
not good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore, by their fruits shall ye know them." Combining
that "word" with our First Principle which entreats us to "honor the worth and dignity of every person.",.
We had an enlightening session. . One of the features of this workshop was choosing from a wide variety of
common household objects and then discussing them in triads, explaining how each object the individual chose had a personal
meaning. Following the triad discussion, a spokesperson for the group rose and explained the results of the discussion.
It was a fun and revealing exercise. Our object in the entire program was to get to know one another better and to enhance
our practice of the First Principle and the traditions which brought that principle into being. . February 22, 2009 - Den C. asked the question, "How does my religion help me to be a better person?"
Each attendee was asked to write down a very short description of the individual's spiritual path and then to write five
ways in which that spiritual path enables that individual to be a better person. Some of the spiritual paths described
included Christian Tradition, the Golden Rule, Buddhism, Socialism, Theist, Atheist, Mystic, and Church of Kindness and Tolerance. Our Fourth Principle, "A Free and Responsible Seach for Truth and Meaning was the topic
being explored. ≈ February 15, 2009 was our traditional (third Sunday) day for Sharing Thoughts,
Readings, Poetry, and Potluck. On that day the Children's Sunday class made a small presentation about their learning
under the tutelage of Linda S.; Art drawn from the center of core of our being
- Mandalas.
. February 8, 2009 - Steve M., Social Activist and member of this Fellowship
was the presenter on February 8. He discussed the History of the Worker's Movement and Unionization to demonstrate
his take on the Fifth Principle: "The Right of Conscience and
the Use of the Democratic Process Within Our Congregations and in Society".≈ . February 1, 2009 - Colleen L. presented from our Sixth Unitarian Principle: "The Goal of World Community, With Peace, Liberty, and Justice for All"
. January 25, 2009 Our Second Principle: Justice, Equity, and Compassion in Human Relations, presented by Day, using fun and educational
interactive group facilitation methods .
January 4, 2009 - Vanessa N. was on the topic of our First
UU Principle: "The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person".
This was the first of a series of programs we held throughout the 2008-2009 year, in which we were seeking truth and how to
dwell together in peace and in love, helping one another along the way .
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