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Sunday Morning Adult Round Table
2012 Archive of Programs


  • January 1, 2012
    CÉILÍ
    Share your talents: stories, music, and other performances and traditions celebrating the new year.

  • January 8, 2012
    MY FAITH PATH
    Guest speaker Lucian Grey will share the reason that he believes everyone’s spiritual path is their own.

  • January 15, 2012
    WHY OCCUPY?
    People across the country are living their protests day in and day out. What do they hope to accomplish? Come to a conversation with participants of Occupy Louisville.

  • January 22, 2012
    "THE 13 FORMS OF BISEXUALITY"
    This article, authored by Kathy Labriola, discusses the complexities of bisexuality.
    Read the article

  • January 29, 2012
    MAKING A BETTER WORLD
    Social activism in religious history. Kris Barski, leader.

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  • February 5, 2012
    RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
    Most of our common assumptions about race are wrong. Yet the consequences of racism are very real. First of a three-part documentary with discussion led by The Rev. Dawn Cooley.

  • February 12, 2012
    DO YOU BELIEVE IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT?
    Janice Molnar will lead a discussion based on her survey.

  • February 19, 2012
    EACH STEP I TAKE
    A Christian contemplates the concept of "divine plan" in light of the twists and turns life's journey can--and often does--take. Edward Adamson will share the fantastic journey that he calls his own, as part of the My Faith Path series.
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

  • February 26, 2012
    RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
    The idea of race originated with the conquest of the New World and the American slavery system. Second of a three-part documentary with discussion led by The Rev. Dawn Cooley.
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

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  • March 4, 2012
    RACE: THE POWER OF AN ILLUSION
    Institutions and policies provide advantages to some groups at the expense of others. Third of a three-part documentary with discussion led by The Rev. Dawn Cooley.
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

  • March 11 2012
    COMMON READ: ACTS OF FAITH
    Eboo Patel's autobiography considers the appeal of religious fundamentalism and how it feeds human needs and passions.
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.
    Available at the UUA Bookstore

  • March 18, 2012
    COMMON READ: ACTS OF FAITH
    Patel's book considers interfaith work, "Is it true the heart matters more than the theology?"
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

  • March 25, 2012
    COMMON READ: ACTS OF FAITH
    Acts of Faith discusses the simultaneous longing for both faith identity and ways to impact the world.
    Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

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  • April 1, 2012
    WHAT IS MARRIAGE FOR?
    Marriage has met many purposes at many different times. What does it mean to us today? How do UU values shape our understanding of marriage? First of three sessions. Ben Luoma, program leader.
    A book entitled What Is Marriage For? is available at the UUA Bookstore

  • April 8, 2012
    ALL CHURCH EASTER BREAKFAST
    Breakfast provided by First Unitarian youth. No Round Table program.

  • April 15, 2012
    WHAT IS MARRIAGE FOR?
    Continue the discussion of marriage with a look at different views of marriage from a variety of historical and global perspectives. Second of three sessions. Ben Luoma, program leader. Program will begin promptly at 9:30.

  • April 22, 2012
    WHAT IS MARRIAGE FOR?
    Discuss how marriage fits into our theologies and the role it has in our church community. Third of three sessions. Ben Luoma, program leader. Program will begin promptly at 9:30.

  • April 29, 2012
    EXPLORATION HOUR Q&A
    Curious about the new opportunities this fall? Bring your questions to this Q&A. A "Frequently Asked Questions" booklet is available at firstulou.org and at the Library Lane entrance.

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  • May 6, 2012
    ISLAM AND THE ABRAHAMIC CREED IN MODERN LIFE
    Guest speaker Aly Farag, Muslim Community Center at Westport Road, will address the coherence of Islam from theory of faith to realities of modern life. Program will start promptly at 9:30am.
    Muslim Community Center

  • May 13, 2012
    SPIRITUAL LIFE OF THE FOUNDERS
    We have been the recipients of the great wisdom of those who crafted our First Amendment. These freedoms are under siege today from many directions. Gary Falk, program leader. Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

  • May 20, 2012
    PAGAN SABBATS
    Are Sabbat dates set in stone? What do they have to do with ethical eating? Lori Martin, program leader. Program will start promptly at 9:30am.

  • May 27, 2012
    RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM IN MUSIC: "AMERICAN PIE."
    What religious themes do you see in Don McLean's song, "American Pie" and other favorite songs? Jane Martin Buckley, facilitator.

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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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