Saturday October 1st 9:30 am – 4:30 pm

It can be interesting to examine the political spectrum from left to right as it manifests itself in foreign policy in general and to the ongoing war in Ukraine in particular. This will also leave an opening to discuss any new developments in Ukraine. 

Join us Saturday, Sep. 17th 9 am-10 am for meditation and a discussion with Roshi Daiken in Channing Hall – 1105 Elm street. Roshi Daiken will be joining us virtually. We have a nice pic from our last retreat above. If you have any questions/concerns, feel free to email me at jboyd@uuyo.org. There is a … Continue reading Zen Meditation and Discussion with Roshi Daiken

Meeting Virtually on Zoom 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Next Meeting: Sept. 22nd, 5 – 6 pm You and I probably didn’t want to join it, but somehow we got admitted without application. In many ways, you also may feel a continuity of person-hood, in other ways— well, things just feel different. You … Continue reading 70 Something Club

“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” ― Brené Brown This is one of the singular challenges and opportunities that in the end seems impossible for us to ignore: What does it mean for us to belong? The tricky part of this dilemma is … Continue reading September Minister’s Writing

At our July 21st meeting, Lisbet White, Gene Pusateri, Louisa Berger, Lanore Jones, Judy DeGenova, Tim Raridon, Rev. Joseph and I met at Gene and Susan’s residence where we conducted our monthly meeting followed by food and fellowship. Thanks to Gene and Susan for providing a delightful and delicious tapas spread and providing fabulous hospitality. … Continue reading Bits from the Board July 2022

Sunday, August 14⋅12:30 – 1:30pm (After Service) What does it mean to belong, and what prevents us and encourages us in feeling that sense of belonging? Please join us in person and virtually on zoom to discuss and plan September’s worship around the theme of “Belonging.”  Click HERE to join via Zoom.  

“Peace” For me, peace has always been related to wholeness. Less violence does, I think, come out of a commitment to peace. But I don’t think peace depends on the ceasing of all violence or all conflict to manifest itself. If this was true, peace would be only an idea, not a tangible reality. Peace … Continue reading Minister’s Writing August 2022

Join Dr. Homer Warren, Professor Emeritus of Marketing at Youngstown State University and Rev. Joseph for an exploration of a new educational model. What if instead of encouraging our children to be better consumers, we offered a new mindset to guide ambition? Here is an intro video from Dr. Warren: https://www.xavier.edu/jesuitresource/online-resources/video-resources/diversity-videos/dr-homer-warren This event will be in … Continue reading From Consumer Consciousness to Producer Consciousness After worship: Sunday, July 31st at noon/12:15 pm Dr. Homer Warren and Rev. Joseph Boyd

“Into the Wild” I remember when the film “Into the Wild” came out, based on the book by Jon Krakauer, about a young man named Christopher McCandless who grew dissatisfied with the life he was encouraged and expected to live. McCandless grew up in the suburbs, and was accepted into a good college, but he … Continue reading July Minister’s Writing