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Sunday May 3, 2009
Den Corrin 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. .
One of last year's programs: 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.
Program Archives ≈
February 15 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
22 - 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. ≈
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Events of 2008-9
≈January 4, 2009 led by 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 . . January 11
we focused on the Seventh Principle: "Respect for the Interdependent Web
of All Existence of Which We Are a Part", with Patricia as presenter. One small part which was fun
was passing a ball of string, which eventually created a web encompassing all of us, demonstrating our interconnectedness.
As we threw the string from one to another, the holder of the ball give a short oral presentation from the spirit and heart. .≈
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≈January 25,
2009 Our Second Principle: Justice, Equity, and Compassion in Human Relations,
presented by Day, using fun and educational interactive group facilitation methods. . 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" .
We will begin adding the
Archived Events of the new year for the Redding UU, which began in early September, 2009, when we pass the 1st Meetings of
January 2010 (Right Around the Corner!)
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