Sunday April 18th 2 pm The UUYO Foreign Policy Group discussions (cancelled because of snow a while ago) will resume on Zoom, with Martin Berger’s observations on German policy before the Second World War. CLICK HERE TO JOIN.
Curbside Pickup 04/18/21 1 pm – 5pm
The theme for April is “Becoming,” and this couldn’t be more appropriate during this time. We are in the middle of discerning how to safely, effectively, and truly become who we will be as a church community as we contemplate a shift from 100% virtual church life. It is very true that it seems that … Continue reading Minister’s Report April 2021
Rev. Joseph BoydThe first word that came to my mind on the topic of becoming ourselves is: Renunciation. It’s a peculiar word, and not one that we often use in our culture. Historically the term renunciation has been used within religious orders, for monks and people devoted completely to religious life, separate from the rest … Continue reading Sermon – April 11, 2021 – “Becoming Ourselves”
Rev. Joseph BoydThere seems to be a promise embedded in all of us and all existence that comes to fruition this time of year. I know many of you may be gathering with close family or friends this weekend, grandkids and those that you haven’t seen for a while. I know some of you celebrated … Continue reading Sermon – Apr 4, 2021 – “A New Day – Easter Sunday”
What does it take to be a Board member at UUYO? Time, energy, and commitment is one answer but that is not the whole picture. Yes, it takes those things, plus more. At UUYO the operation of the church is guided by its Constitution and Bylaws. The Constitution stipulates that: Active Members are eligible to … Continue reading Bits From the Board April 2021
“Becoming” I have been reflecting on the story of Thomas Merton’s conversion to Catholicism while he was an undergraduate student at Columbia University. For those who don’t know, Thomas Merton was a Catholic monk who wrote extensively about contemplative life and practice, bridging practices with Buddhism and traditions beyond Catholicism, and active in both the … Continue reading April 2021 Minister’s Writing
(Play contains adult language and subject matter)Friday, April 2, 8pm (Act 1)Saturday, April 3, 8pm (Act 2) UUYO is excited to present a virtual reading of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Stephen Adly Guirgis, in collaboration with Faultline Theatre Ensemble. An entertaining, poignant, provocative, and often laugh-out loud tale about guilt and redemption amidst … Continue reading Zoom Play Reading: “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot”
The first Caste study group has finished and some of the participants will offer the next study groups. Please answer the poll here to share study preference and/or request a copy of the book. Someone will be in touch to schedule. Any questions to Gary <gdavenport@uuyo.org>
Rev. Joseph BoydThere was a time I was committed to being an actor. It would not be an exaggeration to say it was my religion, and the theatre was my church. I saw the capacity of the theatre to elevate humanity, to elevate the human story, and challenge the culture. I was moved by the … Continue reading Sermon – Mar 21, 2021 – “Commitment is Key”
