First Existentialist Congregation
An independent member of the Unitarian Universalist Association
At some point, hopefully soon, we will have to do the deeper work of healing in our country. That moment isn’t now, because first we have to stabilize the wounded, and stop the harm. Yet eventually we’ll have to do the deep and hard work of restorative justice. Together, lets explore what healing might look like as we plan and prepare for doing the work of restoration.
Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Allen Cook
Because of anticipated inclement weather this COL service will be held online. The zoom room will open at 10:30am and service will begin at 11am as usual. You can access the zoom room here: https://zoom.us/j/98606419672?pwd=LjkvmkQr94BQuA4WROeuDBbW2JSt50.1
Facilitator: Libby Ware
Musician: Jean Heinrich
Play is often dismissed as childish or unproductive, but what if it’s essential to creativity and growth? This talk invites us to release rigid expectations and rediscover the freedom and insight that emerge when we fully inhabit the moment.
Because of anticipated inclement weather this COL service will be held online. The zoom room will open at 10:30am and service will begin at 11am as usual. You can access the zoom room here: https://zoom.us/j/98606419672?pwd=LjkvmkQr94BQuA4WROeuDBbW2JSt50.1
Facilitator: Sara Drew
Musician: Bill Chelton
This talk will focus on a personal revelation, Dr. King’s dream, and the anniversary of the country’s founding.
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Craig Rafuse
I will be naming insights from working with the images of the “Great Round” as described by Carl Jung while exploring the use of music to deepen understanding of the stages of change and their opportunities for growth and compassion.
Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Mick Kinney
More than a collection of images, this is an invitation to see through the eyes of those who live in balance with nature – to be moved, to reflect, and perhaps, to carry a piece of that harmony into our own lives.
Facilitator: Wade Marbaugh
Musician: Jean Heinrich
All of us carry songs, snippets, quotes, and multi-media memes in our heads. How do we select and re-arrange?
Facilitator: D. Patton White
Musician: Allen Cook
Holidays can bring all sorts of emotions and memories to the surface. How can we use existentialist philosophy to cultivate meaningful celebrations for ourselves?
Facilitator: Rev. Marsha Mitchiner
Musician: Jean Heinrich and E-Chorus
Leon Clymore will speak and also ask members of the congregation to share a few experiences of receiving kindness from strangers.
Facilitator: Rev. Marti Keller
Musician: Charli Vogt
On this Sunday after Thanksgiving and at the beginning of the holiday season of food and festivities, a look, based on the book “Existential Bread” by baker and poet Jim Frank, on the choices we make in food. After an overview of the possible ingredients and ways and means of preparation, we will have the opportunity to bring our own breads to share, and tell the stories about them.
Rev. Marti Keller might just choose Wonder Bread from her mid 20th century childhood or the French sourdough that upscaled her family’s meals.
Facilitator: Richard Cohen
Musician: Craig Rafuse