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- Sunday, February 26, Service – “Occupy America”
- Sunday, February 26, Adult Forum – “Reproductive Health and Planned Parenthood”
- Building Your Own Theology Class
- Homily: Generation to Generation
- Sunday, February 19, Service – “Generation to Generation”
- Sunday, February 19, Adult Forum – “Satre Bicycle Trip in Spain and France–Part Three”
- Chili Cook-Off — Sunday, February 12
- Sunday, February 12, Service – “The Five Kinds of Love”
- Sunday, February 12, Adult Forum – “Immigration and the UUA”
- Sermon: “Who Cares!”
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11 AM Sanctuary
Though the camp-outs are large over, the Occupy movement still lives on in rich variety in many cities including Youngstown. We’ll examine the influence the movement has had, the moral foundation of its actions, and prospects for the future.
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Audra Carlson
9:30 AM Channing Hall
Sarah Lowry, a member of the church and YSU student, will talk about activism, especially of youth, which emerged in response to the recent state and federal initiatives seeking to limit women’s access to reproductive health care.
 Six Wednesdays Starting February 22, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Led by Rev. Matt Alspaugh
The Building Your Own Theology course invites each of us to develop our own religious understanding and a deeper sense of what each of us, individually, believes and values. The BYOT class will also help you develop a deeper understanding of Unitarian Universalism and perhaps make new friends. This has been a popular and well received course at UUYO. Both newcomers to UUYO and long-time participants are encouraged to attend.
11 AM Sanctuary
We are said to be defined by our times. Do we approach the world differently from someone born a quarter century earlier, or later? Are generational labels — X, Y, boomers, millennials — just another way to stereotype people? This is a multigenerational service.
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Ben Barnes
9:30 AM Channing Hall
Ellen and Lowell Satre will show photos and talk about their recent tandem bicycle adventure in France. This segment will cover Burgundy, the Loire Valley, and Brittany.
12:15 PM Channing Hall
Start digging up new Chili ideas! The annual Chili Cook-Off is this Sunday, February 12, after church. We need people to bring chili, as well as salads, corn bread, desserts, cheese, and condiments.
Taste as many kinds as you want; and we will vote afterward for the Best Overall Chili, Hottest Chili, Most Unusual Chili, Best Vegetarian Chili, and Most Sustainable (must provide ingredient list). Prizes will be given. There is no charge for the dinner, but donations are welcome.
11 AM Sanctuary
C.S. Lewis and others identify four types of love: affection, friendship, romance and unconditional love. On the eve of Valentine’s Day, we will explore a different perspective on love. Here we find on Valentine’s Day everyone has a sweetheart.
Worship Leader: Sarah Lown
Worship Associate: Sarah Jordan
9:30 AM Channing Hall
Arizona has one of the most controversial immigration laws in the United States. The UUA will hold its 2012 General Assembly in Arizona, a move that has generated controversy of its own. Former UUYO Minister Susan Frederick-Gray, a leader in resistance to the law, convinced the UUA to come to Arizona to join in the protest. We will discuss the immigration issue in general and the merits and drawbacks of the UUA’s position.
11 AM Sanctuary
“You will be cared for, and will be called upon to care for others” is the mission of a church in Minnesota. How do we care for one another here at UUYO? What kinds of care are needed? How do we care for the caregivers? We’ll look at these questions as we consider the changing nature of care in this congregation.
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Melissa Smith
9:30 AM Channing Hall
Every generation is a product of its time. The economic, political, or social events we lived through in our first 20 years shaped our values, our beliefs, and our view of the world. An awareness of these issues can make a difference in working and living with people from other generations. This is a presentation led by Liz Hill.
11 AM Sanctuary
Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” And what if they are not?” What if they reject the process and wisdom of science and reason, in areas like evolution, climate change, and healthcare? How can we reverse this trend (and I’m assuming we should)?
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Ed Goist
9:30 AM Channing Hall
What is a Montessori and how does it mesh with Unitarian Universalism? Find the answers to these and other questions from UUYO parents, the Jordan-DeBruins, Fuhrman-Tomhaves, and Kirkpatricks, who have chosen this education philosophy and methodology for their children. The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley started in the UUYO education wing 37 years ago.
11 AM Sanctuary
Many of us found in Unitarian Universalism a respite from the god of Sunday-school lessons and televangelists, a god “shrunk down to fit in your wallet” as someone put it. Can a better god be imaged or constructed? We’ll explore possibilities of god created by 20th century Unitarian Universalists and other liberal thinkers.
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Jan Elias
9:30 AM, Channing Hall
John Kwolek will give a brief talk on the history, present condition and probable results of dam removal. Following the talk he will lead a discussion centered on possible revival of the Mahoning River Consortium or formation of a similar group. There is money available to active groups, so formation of such a group would be advantageous to the cause.
11 AM Sanctuary
In his farewell address, President Ronald Reagan compared America to a “shining city upon a hill” saying, “If there had to be city walls, the walls had doors and the doors were open to anyone who had the will and the heart to get here.” Our current immigration policy has nailed shut most doors. How can we get the doors open — and how can we welcome people of good will and heart to be with us?
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associate: Carole McWilson
9:30 AM Channing Hall
We will examine the concept of sustainably rebuilding our neighborhood by retrofitting foreclosed homes and hoping to resettle our neighborhood. This will be a discussion with Occupy Youngstown facilitated by Pat Rosenthal and Jim Converse.
11 AM Sanctuary
Who are we as the UUYO congregation? Where are we going? These were questions explored by the Visioning Workshop in November. Rev. Matt will review the two plus years he has been with us as consulting minister and look forward to future possibilities. This service is followed by the congregational meeting.
Worship Leader: Rev. Matt Alspaugh
Worship Associates: Karen Stangl and Michael Hill
9:30 AM Channing Hall
Gary Davenport, a member of our church and a student at YSU, will talk about community organizing in Youngstown.
12:15 PM Channing Hall
Everyone is invited to bring a small, silly, funky, or goofy gift, maybe a gift that you are ready to re-gift. Please wrap your present; then we will have a fun gift exchange with these presents after the service. Extra gifts are always welcome for visitors or people who didn’t see this note.
11 AM Sanctuary
This service will explore how to have successful resolutions. As a growing church, conflict is somewhat inevitable due to new people and new ideas. We will delve into some of the underlying reasons for such conflict and ways to better understand other people’s perspectives in the New Year. This is a multigenerational service.
Worship Leader: Mark DeBruin
Worship Associate: Sarah Jordan
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