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Sunday Morning Adult Round Table
2010 Archive of Programs


  • January 3, 2010
    GIVING LIFE THE SHAPE OF JUSTICE: LOVING YOUR NEIGHBOR/YOURSELF
    Recognize and claim the wisdom of loving one's neighbors and loving oneself. Consider the ethical and spiritual implications of human interconnectedness. Explore ways to align behavior with spiritual values. Spirit of Life, Session 6

  • January 10, 2010
    JUDAISM 101, continued
    First Unitarian sage, Rashba (Michael ben Avraham), will continue his presentation of the basics of Judaism in all its intellectual, auditory, and tactile varieties.

  • January 17, 2010
    SOUP STORIES
    Family history and heritage through favorite family recipes. Janice Molnar, leader.

  • January 24, 2010
    PEDESTAL OF PERFECTION
    Siddhartha Gautama, Jesus of Nazareth, Muhammad, among other religious leaders, have claimed or been attributed “perfection” from followers. Why do people seek perfection in their religious leaders? Do these pedestals of perfection crumble? Kris Barski, leader.

  • January 31, 2010
    EMBRACE IMPERFECTION!
    Ingredients for Action: Forgive yourself. Decide what you CAN do and LIVE with. Ask for help. Prioritize the do-ables! Check off the do-ables until they are done! Janice Molnar, leader.

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  • February 7, 2010
    CAPTURE THE WONDER OF TOMORROW
    An exploration of the reasons we give and the rewards we receive from our generosity.

  • February 14, 2010
    ADD MARRIAGE, STIR LIBERALLY
    “We've been together for 31 years and married for one. Did it make a difference? Will it make a difference?” Jo Ann Dale and Carol Uebelhoer.

  • February 21, 2010
    ROOTS HOLD ME CLOSE: TRADITION, TEACHERS, AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION
    One's personal spirituality is influenced by a variety of role models, teachers, mentors, and traditions within one’s faith traditions and secular society. Spirit of Life, Session 7.

  • February 28, 2010
    GODLESS AND PROUD OF IT
    What’s it like to be an out-and-proud atheist in a country where nearly half the population would refuse to vote for someone who doesn’t believe in God? Discussion led by Tiffany Taylor.

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  • March 7, 2010
    WINGS SET ME FREE: HOPES, DREAMS, AND EXPANDING VISION
    As you allow your fears to burn away and your soul to unfurl its wings, what new potentials will you discover? Spirit of Life, Session 8.

  • March 14, 2010
    YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW: IRAN IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
    The guest speaker is a native of Iran and is active with Iranians for Peace. Her passion is to raise awareness about Peace and Justice through education and dialogue.

  • March 21, 2010
    EOS AND THE RITES OF SPRING
    People often feel an upsurge in energy and sexuality in springtime. Ben and Michelle Luoma will lead an exploration of pagan celebrations of fertility and rebirth, as well as renewal in our own lives.

  • March 28, 2010
    JEWISH PRAYER: SERVICE OF THE HEART
    Der alte Rebbe, Michael ben Avraham, explains everything you ever wanted to know about the structure of the three daily Jewish Prayer Services.

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  • April 4, 2010
    ALL CHURCH EASTER BREAKFAST
    Breakfast provided by First Unitarian youth. No Round Table program.

  • April 11, 2010
    FINDING OUR SPIRITUAL NAMES
    Do our names define us or do we define our names? Explore naming traditions and the significance of the names that we carry with us. Sophie Hawes, leader.

  • April 18, 2010
    COME TO US: CLOSING AND CONTINUING ON
    Imagine ways to share one's gifts with the congregation, and sustain a personal awareness of the sacred. Spirit of Life, Session 9. Kris Barski, leader.

  • April 25, 2010
    A GOOD-HUMORED CHURCH
    Laughter has mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Join the Round Table as we laugh at ourselves. Humor collected from various UUA websites. Kris Barski, leader.

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  • May 2, 2010
    DEEP THOUGHTS
    Jesse Schreiber will present thought-stirring ideas from a lay member of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Southern Delaware.

  • May 9, 2010
    BUDGET HEARING
    The Board of Trustees will lead a discussion about the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 church year, prior to the May 23 Annual Meeting.

  • May 16, 2010
    THE GÜLEN MOVEMENT
    Terry Taylor of Interfaith will speak about the emerging velvet reformation in Islam.

  • May 23, 2010
    MISSION AND OUTREACH
    The Mission and Outreach Ministry will lead a program about the ministry's work.

  • May 30, 2010
    CELEBRATE THE CREATIVE PROCESS
    Share a favorite poem, song, short reading, or artwork that touches your spirit. Build connections by learning what speaks to each other. Jill Sampson, facilitator.

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SUMMER CONVERSATIONS

Beginning in June, adults are invited to gather at 9:30am each Sunday for friendly and lively conversations. HEALTHY INTTIATIVES On the second Sunday of each month, the HEALTHY INTTIATIVES group will lead topical conversations. GREAT SERMONS SERIES Other Sundays, the group will read and discuss selected sermons in the GREAT SERMONS SERIES. Please give your suggestions for this series to a Curricula Team member or leave your suggestion in the Religious Education mailbox in the volunteer area.

  • Youth are welcome to attend the Summer Conversations.
  • Adults are welcome to bring children in their care.
  • Child care will be available for infants through pre-school.
  • Regular Round Table programming will resume on September 12.
  • June 6, 2010
    “HUMANIST IDENTITY”
    By the Rev. Kendyl Gibbons. Great Sermons Series.
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  • June 13, 2010
    WHAT TO BUY AND HOW TO SHOP
    Healthy Initiatives. Contact Jill Sampson for more information.

  • June 20, 2010
    “STANDING AT THE PRECIPICE”
    By the Rev. Dawn Cooley. Great Sermons Series.
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  • June 27, 2010
    “WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE”
    By the Rev. Fredric J. Muir. Great Sermons Series
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  • July 4, 2010
    “CAN'T WE GET ALONG?”
    By Jessica Purple Rodela. Great Sermons Series
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  • July 11, 2010
    SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
    Healthy Initiatives. Explore the mind, body, spirit connection. In the afternoon, a yoga lesson will be available at the 21C art gallery. Contact Jill Sampson for more information.

  • July 18, 2010
    “STRANGERS NO MORE”
    By the Rev. David T. Hill. Great Sermons Series
    sermon text

  • July 25, 2010
    “AN INTERPRETATION OF THE LORD'S PRAYER”
    By the Rev. Roger Fritts. Great Sermons Series
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  • August 1, 2010
    “THE LIKENESS TO GOD”
    By the Rev. Dr. Jim Nelson. Great Sermons Series
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  • August 8, 2010
    EAT THIS, NOT THAT, RESTAURANT GUIDE
    Healthy Initiatives. Wondering where to eat out? Not sure what choices to make? Come talk about ways to eat out and be healthy. Contact Jill Sampson for more information.

  • August 15, 2010
    “IT MATTERS MOST WHAT WE LOVE”
    By the Rev. Alice Blair Wesley. Great Sermons Series
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  • August 22, 2010
    “REACHING ACROSS”
    By the Rev. Dawn Cooley. Great Sermons Series
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  • August 29, 2010
    “CAPTURE THE WONDER OF TOMORROW”
    By the Rev. Dawn Cooley. Great Sermons Series
    Begin a conversation with the Multigenerational Task Team about the possibilities available in a multigenerational approach to church programming.
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  • September 5, 2010
    "SHELTER FROM THE STORM"
    By the Rev. Tony Johnson. Great Sermons Series
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    ROUND TABLE RESUMES
    September 12, 2009

  • September 12, 2010
    ... TO LOVE ALIKE
    Learn about great thinker Francis David and the beginnings of Unitarianism in Transylvania in the 16th century! The Rev. Dawn Cooley will lead the program.
    Francis David
    Edict of Torda

  • September 19, 2010
    LIFE POSSIBILITIES for PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME
    An overview of the talents and challenges of people with down syndrome. The lifelong support and programming that Down Syndrome of Louisville offers. Guest speaker Diana Merzweiler, Executive Director.

  • September 26, 2010
    AIDS WALK
    Alex Graham, a First Unitarian youth group member, will talk about the 18th annual AIDS Walk occurring on Sept. 26, its purpose, and First Unitarian participation.

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  • October 3, 2010
    TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER: BEING ACTIVE WITHIN COMMUNITY
    Member Ministry leader Rita Sasse will talk about the ways members of our congregation do, and need to, take care of each other.

  • October 10, 2010
    GODLESS BILLBOARD IN LOUISVILLE
    The experiences and impact of the Louisville Coalition of Reason’s billboard on I-65 and booth at the Kentucky State Fair. Guest speaker Edwin Hensley, Coordinator.

  • October 17, 2010
    THEOLOGY OF HAPPINESS:
    HOSEA BALLOU
    Ballou believed human happiness is a mandate of liberal faith. Ballou was the most influential Universalist preacher and public theologian in 19th-century America. Janice Molnar, leader.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 1 of 10.

  • October 24, 2010
    THEOLOGY OF EMOTIONAL STRUGGLE:
    WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING
    Channing celebrated human nature as divine, while harshly treating his own body, making him an invalid for life. He believed our ongoing internal struggle to control tumultuous emotions and immoral feelings strengthened our moral character. Kris Barski, leader.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 2 of 10.

  • October 31, 2010
    THEOLOGY OF THE HUMAN HEART:
    MARGARET FULLER
    Fuller taught about the emotional link between religious experience and social action. She was an international advocate for human rights and America's first major foreign correspondent. Kathy Thackeray, leader.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 3 of 10.

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  • November 7, 2010
    MY FAITH PATH
    Jason Hutchings will talk about his personal faith journey from his childhood church to Buddhism. .

  • November 14, 2010
    PLANNING AND SAMPLING A HEALTHY HOLIDAY MEAL
    Come and share ways to be heart healthy and delicious. Penny Nader, program leader.

  • November 21, 2010
    LIBERAL THEOLOGY OF BOUNDLESS UNIVERSAL LOVE:
    GEORGE DE BENNEVILLE
    De Benneville, a spiritual forebear of the Universalist Church of America, preached the restoration of all human beings "without exception," focusing on fellowship and action over church doctrine and creed.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 3 of 10.

  • November 28, 2010
    THEOLOGY OF SPIRITUAL RENEWAL:
    CHARLES CHAUNCY
    In the midst of the emotion-based Great Awakening, Chauncy insisted the human mind is also foundational to religious faith. He rigorously used reasoning to explore elements of spiritual experience.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 5 of 10.

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  • December 5, 2010
    MY FAITH PATH
    Clare Fatima Zigner will talk about her personal faith journey to Islam.

  • December 12, 2010
    THEOLOGY OF RELIGIOUS NATURALISM:
    SOPHIA LYON FAHS
    Fahs revolutionized liberal theological reflections on the links among human emotion, faith, and science, recognizing emotions and experience as foundational building blocks for an enlightened, scientifically informed, liberal faith. Edward Adamson, Director of Religious Education, will lead the program.
    What Moves Us: Unitarian Universalist Theology, Session 6 of 10.

  • December 19, 2010
    JULY 4TH AT CHRISTMAS
    Learn about Unitarian Universalist men and women who helped shape our nation. Kris Barski program leader.

  • December 26, 2010
    AN AGNOSTIC’S CHRISTMAS
    Christmas is a time for people of the Christian faith; Hanukkah for people of the Jewish faith; Solstice for people of Pagan traditions. For those of us who identify as Agnostic, what does this time mean? Come sit down; let's talk about it. Carol Uebelhoer, program leader.

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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.

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