April 2008

A Month of Sundays

Every Sunday -- Socrates' Cafe (discussion group) 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Worship services begin at 10:30 a.m.

   Apr 7 --- "Community, Slavery and Liberation: A preparation                for Passover" Amanda Udis-Kessler Meditation

How do people wind up oppressed and how do they get liberated? Surprisingly, perhaps the story of Passover has something to say even to people who are not identified as Jews or Christians. Amanda Udis-Kessler reflects on the way the Hebrews got enslaved in the first place, and what this has to do with our lives today. The Egyptians could only exploit the Hebrews because a new king came to power "who did not know" them. Do we know each other? Do we know ourselves? Do we know our planet? If not, can we really live liberated lives and liberate others? Come hear an unusual take on a story told through the ages.

   Apr 13 --- "The Cost of War in Iraq: Who Pays the Price"                 Pete Quinby/Kristen Castor

Today, the UUCP will stand with the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee and UU congregations nationwide in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. In observing the 40th anniversary of his assassination, we must work to restore justice for the people of the United States and Iraq. The war in Iraq has drained this nation’s resources, created humanitarian crises in Iraq, and left a multitude of needs at home unmet - including the disgraceful lack of resources and commitment to rebuild the Gulf Coast. Today’s worship service and UUSC’s Simple Steps for Justice will empower us to educate, act and speak out!

   Apr 20 --- "The Interconnected Web" Rev. Michael Corrigan

Our Seventh Principle is often thought of as the “green” or the Earth-centered principle. On this Sunday closest to Earth Day we will consider the wider implications of the Seventh Principle. What would it mean to live in “respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part?” What new global, cosmic, and local awareness would we gain? And what old habits would we have to give up?

   Apr 27 --- "TBA"

ONGOING WEEKLY EVENTS:

Sundays– Socrates’ Café - 9:15-10:15 am.

Wednesdays—Art Group at the church—1:00-3:00 pm.

Wednesdays—Fellowship Night—6:00 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR APRIL EVENTS!

April 6th and 27th—the last two in a series of four Koan Circles. Information at wetmountainsangha@gmail.com.

April 11-Fellowship Breakfast at the Daily Grind at 9:00.

April 12—Movie Night—Potluck at 5:00.

Monday, April 14th– “Images from Iraq, with David Smith Ferri at 7 pm here.

April 19th—Hear Franklin Delano Roosevelt speak at the Rawlings Library at 11:00.

April 25-27—Small Congregations Weekend—(see page 6 for more detail.)

FUTURE DATES:

May 4—Annual BBQ potluck at Tom and Westy’s. Stay tuned for more info.

May 10—Pueblo Community Diabetes Project Prevent-a-thon at Mineral Palace Park.

June 2-8—WUULF at the Ghost Ranch—visit www.wuulf.org for information.

	Apr 7 --- "Community, Slavery and Liberation: A preparation for Passover" Amanda Udis-Kessler Meditation
	How do people wind up oppressed and how do they get liberated? Surprisingly, perhaps the story of Passover has something to say even to people who are not identified as Jews or Christians. Amanda Udis-Kessler reflects on the way the Hebrews got enslaved in the first place, and what this has to do with our lives today. The Egyptians could only exploit the Hebrews because a new king came to power "who did not know" them. Do we know each other? Do we know ourselves? Do we know our planet? If not, can we really live liberated lives and liberate others? Come hear an unusual take on a story told through the ages.
	Apr 13 --- "The Cost of War in Iraq: Who Pays the Price" Pete Quinby/Kristen Castor
	Today, the UUCP will stand with the Unitarian-Universalist Service Committee and UU congregations nationwide in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. In observing the 40th anniversary of his assassination, we must work to restore justice for the people of the United States and Iraq. The war in Iraq has drained this nation’s resources, created humanitarian crises in Iraq, and left a multitude of needs at home unmet - including the disgraceful lack of resources and commitment to rebuild the Gulf Coast. Today’s worship service and UUSC’s Simple Steps for Justice will empower us to educate, act and speak out!
	Apr 20 --- "The Interconnected Web" Rev. Michael Corrigan
	Our Seventh Principle is often thought of as the “green” or the Earth-centered principle. On this Sunday closest to Earth Day we will consider the wider implications of the Seventh Principle. What would it mean to live in “respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part?” What new global, cosmic, and local awareness would we gain? And what old habits would we have to give up?
	Apr 27 --- "TBA"