Upcoming Sundays
This Sunday, December 1:
Service at 10:30 am:
Come explore Indigenous spirituality and its influences, with Corinne Zepeda, a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Cultural Teacher. This service will dive into the resiliency of the Seminole People and its effects on Religion and Spiritual Beliefs, as well as Indigenous people and their connection to the land.
Click the Play button to see the livestream... Corinne is a Tampa-based Seminole Artist, Activist, and Cultural Teacher, who grew up in Naples Florida with her multicultural family, and has been learning different traditional teachings from them ever since. Her skills have either been self-taught, or learned through family members. She has had work on exhibit at the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, The Collier County Museum, History Ft. Lauderdale, The Ringling Museum of Art , Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, and most recently at the Tampa Museum of Art! Her work includes, Digital Art, Textiles, Beadwork, Doll Making, Painting and Basketry all of which tell a different story. Corinne recently has been teaching across the state about Indigenous people and their prominent role not only in society but also in the art space. Corinne attended the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Greater Naples from birth to age 18, and often visits when she’s in town and can attend. Corinne's sister, Serena, a classical violinist, will be our guest musician. Of her picture, top right, she wrote, "I’m a part of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and I’m a panther clan descendent. My tribe is a matriarchy and is run by women. Our medicine colors are red, yellow, and black as shown in my skirt. These colors are sacred to us. The patchwork design in my skirt represents mountains." |
Music:
Serena Zepeda, classical violin
Don Bryn, piano
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Religious Education for Children & Youth at 10:30 am:
After the Time for All Ages in the service, the children and youth will join their teacher in the West Wing for an all ages lesson on Advent and creating an advent calendar.
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
NURSERY CARE IS PROVIDED FOR INFANTS TO 5 Years For more info, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
Forum at 9:15 am:
A Scientist Views Arthritis
A leading researcher on arthritis will bring us the latest understanding of the science and help us better understand this scourge of the world.
Presenter, Dr. Richard Stevens; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
A leading researcher on arthritis will bring us the latest understanding of the science and help us better understand this scourge of the world.
Presenter, Dr. Richard Stevens; Moderator, Marie Keeney; Zoom Host, Dick Stammer.
Coffee and Conversations after the service
Enjoy coffee and other refreshments as you converse with old friends and make new ones. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting.
Enjoy coffee and other refreshments as you converse with old friends and make new ones. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting.
Toy Drive Supporting Mothers Helping Mothers
Please bring an unwrapped toy to the Social Justice Table. Preferred toys include Blocks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Dolls, Books, Puzzles, Magna Doodle, Mr. Potato Head, Train Sets, and games like Uno, Kerplunk, Apples to Apples, and Yahtzee. For older children, Gift Cards (Walmart & Target) are great options.
Please bring an unwrapped toy to the Social Justice Table. Preferred toys include Blocks, Legos, Hot Wheels, Dolls, Books, Puzzles, Magna Doodle, Mr. Potato Head, Train Sets, and games like Uno, Kerplunk, Apples to Apples, and Yahtzee. For older children, Gift Cards (Walmart & Target) are great options.
Help for Special Olympians after the service
Thanks to those who committed to sending household items to two Special Olympians affected by the hurricanes. We've had numerous inquiries about how else we can help, so Bill Dalgarno will be at a table in the courtyard after the service accepting monetary donations that we will pass along to help these special athletes.
Thanks to those who committed to sending household items to two Special Olympians affected by the hurricanes. We've had numerous inquiries about how else we can help, so Bill Dalgarno will be at a table in the courtyard after the service accepting monetary donations that we will pass along to help these special athletes.
Mindfulness Meditation at 3 pm:
Explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. This group provides an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. It is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Join us in the Library Room.
Read more...
Explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. This group provides an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. It is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Join us in the Library Room.
Read more...
Zen Buddhism at 7:00 pm:
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom.
Read more...
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom.
Read more...
Sunday, December 8:
Service at 10:30 am:
What does practicing presence in our life mean? Is it just living in the present moment? Is it being present for other people who are in need? Is it recognizing a presence beyond our understanding? Please be present when I discuss these topics.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash
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Music:
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choir
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Don Bryn, piano
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We are a non-profit supported solely by members and friends like you. Please support our efforts by clicking the Donate button to the left. Your contributions are needed and appreciated.
Religious Education for Children & Youth at 10:30 am:
After the Time for All Ages in the service, the children and youth will join their teachers for age-appropriate lesson.
Nursery Care is provided for infants to 5 years.
For more information, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
Nursery Care is provided for infants to 5 years.
For more information, contact Catherine Bonner at [email protected]
Forum at 9:15 am:
Climate Change, Health and Global Migration
Climate change is quickly becoming the largest factor for both internal and international migration. It is also causing multiple new health problems as well as exacerbating existing issues. The professor of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida will talk about the intersection of these three concerns - climate change, health, and migration - and suggest how we might do our part to protect our precious earth.
Presenter, Jody McBrien; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger.
Climate change is quickly becoming the largest factor for both internal and international migration. It is also causing multiple new health problems as well as exacerbating existing issues. The professor of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida will talk about the intersection of these three concerns - climate change, health, and migration - and suggest how we might do our part to protect our precious earth.
Presenter, Jody McBrien; Moderator, Jane Rose; Zoom Host, Terri Holsinger.
Second Sunday Potluck after the Service
What's a church without a potluck? Bring a dish to share! Plates, utensils and beverages are provided. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting. You may eat outside or in air-conditioned comfort. All are welcome.
What's a church without a potluck? Bring a dish to share! Plates, utensils and beverages are provided. Join a welcoming and loving community as you bask in the sunshine and relax in our lovely garden setting. You may eat outside or in air-conditioned comfort. All are welcome.
Parents Social after the Service
Bring your potluck dish to share and get to know other parents in the West Wing. We are socializing and brainstorming on topics we’d like to discuss at our monthly socials. Childcare is provided. Questions? Contact [email protected]
Bring your potluck dish to share and get to know other parents in the West Wing. We are socializing and brainstorming on topics we’d like to discuss at our monthly socials. Childcare is provided. Questions? Contact [email protected]
Mindfulness Meditation at 3 pm:
Explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. This group provides an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. It is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Join us in the Library Room.
Read more...
Explore the role of mindfulness practice as a key to flourishing in every aspect of human life. This group provides an ethical, contemplative and philosophical framework for mindfulness using early teachings of the Buddha. It is open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Join us in the Library Room.
Read more...
Zen Buddhism at 7:00 pm:
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom.
Read more...
A group focusing on "The Study and Practice of Zen" meets every Sunday evening at 7 pm via Zoom.
Read more...
Sunday Service, December 15:
Our Vision includes, “We aspire to be a multi-generational and multi-cultural community” What does it mean to be multicultural? Leadership has been exploring how intercultural competency can help lead us in this direction. I will share some of my learning and experience on this subject
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Our Vision includes, “We aspire to be a multi-generational and multi-cultural community” What does it mean to be multicultural? Leadership has been exploring how intercultural competency can help lead us in this direction. I will share some of my learning and experience on this subject
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Forum, December 15:
Pseudoscience and the Invention of Race
Here’s what Google AI says about this subject: "The term 'race science' was created based on the pseudoscientific beliefs that justify and support the unequal separation of humans based on their race, tying both topics of race and racism into the idea. In many ways, racism is a measure of power." We’ll discuss.
Presenter, Mike Weddle; Moderator, Dick Stammer; Zoom Host, Jim Redifer
Photo: G. Ellka's The "Five Races of Man" (American/Amerind, Australian/Australoid, European/Caucasoid, African/Negroid, Asian/Mongoloid), Date 1911
Pseudoscience and the Invention of Race
Here’s what Google AI says about this subject: "The term 'race science' was created based on the pseudoscientific beliefs that justify and support the unequal separation of humans based on their race, tying both topics of race and racism into the idea. In many ways, racism is a measure of power." We’ll discuss.
Presenter, Mike Weddle; Moderator, Dick Stammer; Zoom Host, Jim Redifer
Photo: G. Ellka's The "Five Races of Man" (American/Amerind, Australian/Australoid, European/Caucasoid, African/Negroid, Asian/Mongoloid), Date 1911
Friday evening, December 20, at 6 pm:
Elaine Silver to play.
Elaine Silver to play.
Sunday Service, December 22:
Jesus often shared his messages in form of a parable. Why did he use this method? What were Jesus’ actual messages, and do they still have meaning for us today? In what ways do we use parables today? Perhaps I shall tell a parable to answer these questions.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Pictured: Parable of the Lost Coin by James Tissot
Jesus often shared his messages in form of a parable. Why did he use this method? What were Jesus’ actual messages, and do they still have meaning for us today? In what ways do we use parables today? Perhaps I shall tell a parable to answer these questions.
Sermon by Rev. Jay Wolin
Pictured: Parable of the Lost Coin by James Tissot
Forum, December 22:
Annual Holiday Party
Come on out for our holiday tradition: singing with Fred Sirasky, toasts for the New Year, and, of course, cookies and goodies. We’ll set up Zoom so you can watch, but it will be much more fun if you come in person!
December 29, 2024 No Forum Happy New Year!
Annual Holiday Party
Come on out for our holiday tradition: singing with Fred Sirasky, toasts for the New Year, and, of course, cookies and goodies. We’ll set up Zoom so you can watch, but it will be much more fun if you come in person!
December 29, 2024 No Forum Happy New Year!
Tuesday evening, December 24, at 6:30 pm.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Please join us for an evening of carols and stories. I will explore the role of Jesus' Mother, Mary, in the Christmas Story.
Homily by Rev. Jay Wolin
Illustration: Gabriel and Mary, copyright Jan Richardson
Sunday Service, December 29
This I Believe
A mother who believes in mysticism, a psychic whose life was changed by a near-death experience and a former Presbyterian turned atheist - three people who are a part of this congregation. How did they come to their personal philosophies and theological beliefs? How have their beliefs changed their lives? Come, hear their stories. How are they like yours? How do they differ? How do they fit into what we proudly proclaim is a non-creedal religion. We share common values but not common theology. Like the famous NPR series by the same name, Brian Berry and Pam Zeck will share their beliefs.
Worship Leader: Klaus Obermeit
This I Believe
A mother who believes in mysticism, a psychic whose life was changed by a near-death experience and a former Presbyterian turned atheist - three people who are a part of this congregation. How did they come to their personal philosophies and theological beliefs? How have their beliefs changed their lives? Come, hear their stories. How are they like yours? How do they differ? How do they fit into what we proudly proclaim is a non-creedal religion. We share common values but not common theology. Like the famous NPR series by the same name, Brian Berry and Pam Zeck will share their beliefs.
Worship Leader: Klaus Obermeit
December 29, 2024 No Forum Happy New Year!
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