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Sunday Morning Adult Round Table
2005 Archive of Programs
- January 2, 2005
Books that Influenced My Life
- January 9, 2005
Stewardship
- January 16, 2005
Why I am a UU
What brought you to First Unitarian? What keeps you coming back?
- January 23, 2005
What Do UUs Believe About the Bible?
One source of our living tradition is Jewish and Christian teachings, which call us to love our neighbors as ourselves. UUA curriculum.
- January 30, 2005
Threat of Global Warming
Guest speaker Professor Keith Mountain, PhD, will provide information about the science of global environmental change, as understood through the study of glaciers.
UUA Study Action Issue.
Global Warming Resource Guide
- February 6, 2005
Threat of Global Warming
What should the UUA state formally about this issue? Include your viewpoints with First Unitarian's recommendations to Boston for a Statement of Conscience.
UUA Study Action Issue.
Global Warming Resource Guide
- February 13, 2005
What Do UUs Believe About Prayer?
Frank Slesnick, discussion leader. UUA curriculum.
- February 20, 2005
Confucianism
Confucianism deals primarily with individual morality and ethics, and the proper exercise of political power by rulers, while incorporating life-stage rituals. Helen Longley, speaker.
- February 27, 2005
What Do UUs Believe About the Bible?
One source of our living tradition is Jewish and Christian teachings, which call us to love our neighbors as ourselves. UUA curriculum. Frank Slesnick, leader.
- March 6, 2005
Books That Influenced My Life
In the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, books are an immeasurable resource. Share your stories about books that made a difference for you. Jane Martin Buckley, leader.
- March 13,2005
Abortion Viewpoints Pro & Con
- March 20, 2005
Learning Team
- March 27, 2005
All Church Easter Breakfast
No Round Table program. Please join the All Church Easter Breakfast, prepared and served by First Unitarian youth.
- April 3, 2005
Whose Water?
Guest speaker Mary Gilbert, from Quaker Earthcare Witness (www.fcun.org), a spiritually-centered organization of American Quakers and like-minded people seeking ways to integrate their concern for environment with Friends' long-standing testimonies for simplicity, peace, and equality
- April 10, 2005
UU Church of the Philippines
The incredible story of the UU Church of the Philippines
which is celebrating 50 years of liberal religion this month.
- April 17, 2005
Polyamory and Ministry
As a community of faith ministering to each other, how are we called to respond to polyamory as an issue and to polyamorous families in our midst?
- April 24, 2005
History in the Hymnal
The UU hymnal contains a wealth of history. Jennifer Lavery, speaker.
- May 1, 2005
How Can We Save Social Security?
What are the problems and proposed solutions for fixing Social Security? What are the moral and ethical issues involved? Frank Slesnick, speaker.
- May 8, 2005
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
Since 1947, Americans United (www.au.org) has defended separation of church and state, the cornerstone of religious liberty. Jesse Woodrow, speaker.
- May 15, 2005
End of Life Decisions
Living wills, health care surrogates, durable powers of attorney, extraordinary measures. How can we prepare for end of life decisions?
- May 22, 2005
Stories From Our Past
The Rev. Bob Reed, First U minister from 1968-1985, will provide a sense of our history, discovered in minute books and scrapbooks found one day early in his ministry.
- May 29, 2005
Mimosa Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast with the Round Table class, and provide the Curricula Team with comments on Round Table programs, to assist us with future planning.
- June 5, 2005
Budget Hearing
- June 12, 2005
No Program -- Library Book Sale
- June 19, 2005
Summer Conversations -- UU World Article
- June 26, 2005
What Do UUs Believe?
This is the wrap-up session for the UU Catechism, a UUA curriculum. Frank Slesnick, leader.
July 3 through August 25, 2005
Summer Conversations
Round Table has ended for the 2004-2005 church year and will resume on
September 11 for the 2005-2006 church year. During Sunday morning first
hour this summer, First Unitarian members and friends are invited to
continue gathering in the library at 9:30am for informal conversations
about various
UU World
articles.
Youth are encouraged to join the Summer Conversations. Parents are welcome to
bring children with them. Child care for children age five and under
will be arranged if requested in advance. Please note that childcare will not be provided if no
one requests it in advance.
Sunday Morning Adult Round Table resumes
September 11, 2005
Please plan now to join us in September, so we can all
benefit by diverse approaches to these questions and other topics.
- September 4, 2005
No Round Table
- September 11, 2005
Ingathering Breakfast
- September 18, 2005
Questions of the Past
Our 175th Anniversary has inspired historical research that is helping us rediscover our Universalist history. What history do you most want to rediscover? Jen Lavery and John Findling, leaders.
- September 25, 2005
Welcoming Congregation -- How Do We Live It?
We became a Welcoming Congregation in 1996 after completing Welcoming Congregation. Now, the next step -- Welcoming II -- what is it? Carol Uebelhoer, leader.
- October 2, 2005
Power of Words
Learn how words and the moral stance behind them are used to influence people more than facts and issues. Based on the work of George Lakoff. Jill Harmer, leader.
- October 9, 2005
Building Power for Justice: An Introduction to the Work of Clout
An organization of religious congregations and neighborhood groups working for a greater degree of justice in our community. Noelle Gulden, speaker.
- October 16, 2005
Moral Values for a Pluralistic Society
How might the moral and ethical grounding of Unitarian Universalism be given greater voice in the public square? UUA Study Action Issue.
- October 23, 2005
African Spirituality and Religion
Guest speaker Denise Martin, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Pan African Studies at UofL, who has studied in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Brasil.
- October 30, 2005
Haunted Tales
Bring a haunted tale to share. Jane Martin Buckley, leader.
- November 6, 2005
People Who Influenced Our Faith
How did they influence us? What does it meant to us? How can we pass on this legacy to the folks who come after us? Joe Edmiston, leader.
- November 13, 2005
Conversation with the Reverend Keith Kron
Our guest speaker is the Co-chair of the UUA's Family Matters Task Force and Director of the Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns.
- November 20, 2005
Spirituality and Care of the Dying
Guest speaker Mary Karen Powers, Director of the U of L Women's Center, will share patient care stories and reflections from 10 years as a hospice chaplain.
- November 27, 2005
Poetry Reading
Bring a favorite poem to share.
- December 4, 2005
Stress, Burnout and Meaning. Conflict Management Team members
Linette Lowe and Jo Ann Dale will lead a dialogue about making service
more
"honorous" and less onerous.
- December 11, 2005
Born Again...and Again...and Again
In a sermon to GA 2005, Rev. Robert M. Hardies describes how
spiritual transformation can exist only when we are "transformed by love."
Great Sermon Series.
Text of sermon
- December 18, 2005
Moral Values for a Pluralistic Society
How might the moral and ethical grounding of Unitarian
Universalism be given greater voice in the public square?
Continuation of the UUA Study Action Issue.
Study Guide - html
Study Guide - pdf
- December 25, 2005
No Round Table
Curricula Team
The
Round Table Curricula Team plans Round Table programming, leads many programs,
and arranges and assists additional speakers. Anyone interested in Sunday
Morning Adult Round Table is welcome to join the Curricula Team or visit a
curricula meeting. For more information, to offer or suggest a program, or to share your
questions or comments, contact the Curricula Team by leaving a message at the church office.
Current Round Table programs
Our Celebration of Life follows at 10:55 am.
For directions, see our map to the church.
First Unitarian Church * Unitarian Universalist * UU * Louisville
Kentucky * KY
1327
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