Services and Forums in November

(CANCELLED) Forum: Water Quality (Part 2) at 9:45 a.m. in the Ely Room
All are invited to join the Social Justice Team in discussing the book The Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth About Agriculture and Water Quality by Christopher J. Jones.
“Grateful for the Memories” at 11:00 a.m.
Led by Rev. Carin Bringelson — On this All Souls Day, we will give thanks for the lives of our beloved dead. Together we will call the names of all those members and friends of Peoples Church who have died recently – as well as those loved ones of Peoples people who died in the last year. A common altar will be created. Please bring a photo or memento of any beloved who is no longer alive. A slideshow of those who died in the last year will be shown during service.

Forum: The Value of our Values — the 2nd in a series on Money Matters with the Board at 9:45 a.m. in the Minister’s Study
Come for coffee and a conversation about how our Peoples Church values invite us into action. Click here to see a summary of Part 1.
“Grateful for the Glass” at 11:00 a.m.
Led by Rev. Carin Bringelson — Given the brokenness in the world, how do we experience gratitude for the glass – regardless of whether it’s half full or half empty. Is being alive – coursing with blood and breathing in and out – enough?

Forum: Social Change Now at 9:45 a.m. in the Ely Room
In this installment of our Social Now Forum we’ll be learning about two of the roles people take in the social change ecosystem: Disrupters and Builders. We will have hands on learning as well as discussion and creative activities.
“Lives of Abundance” at 11:00 a.m.
Led by Rev. Diana Smith — How is the myth of scarcity cultivated by our capitalist American culture and how is it affecting our lives? How do we develop lives and cultures of abundance centered on gratitude and reciprocity?

“Plant Seeds of Justice” at 11:00 a.m.
Led by Rev. Carin Bringelson — While human rights and international aid are under attack, it’s easy to feel like change is impossible. Today we’ll explore with gratitude how the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee partners with grassroots leaders who know first-hand that justice doesn’t just appear overnight – that the movement for collective liberation requires ongoing, diligent tending and long-haul commitment.
Annual Chili Cook Off at 12:00 p.m. in the Andre Room
Fire up your faith and your taste buds. Join us for this annual tradition of comfort food and connection. (Plus a friendly competition to see whose recipe reigns supreme.)

“How Green is Your Gratitude?” at 11:00 a.m.
Led by PCUU member, Kathleen Mavity — In a world filled with one horrific event after another, choosing to nurture gratitude can be a spiritual and emotional lifeline. Come learn ways to use gratitude as an antidote against fatalism and despair.