Sunday Worship - Jan.13, 2008 - Feb.24, 2008

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008

Holiday Lessons, Part 10 of 10: Lessons from Epiphany: Home by Another Way
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

In this final service in our Holiday series, we will learn from the story of the visit of the Magi to the Baby Jesus. Special treat at coffeehour -- kingcakes!!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service: Brief History of Nonviolence
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

It's a mistake to think, in this violence-soaked world of ours, that nonviolence never works and never has. In honor of Dr. King, Rev. Melanie will give us a short recap of nonviolent movements in history.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27, 2008

The Theology & Practice of GNOUU
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Our latest and ubiquitous acronym, GNOUU, stands for the Greater New Orleans Unitarian Universalist cluster. Belonging to it and working for it, takes a certain faith perspective. Join us as Rev. Melanie explains the special spirituality of this cooperative organization of UU New Orleans-area UU congregations.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Mardi Gras Sunday: The Spirit of Abundance
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

Nothing exemplifies the spirit of generosity and sharing like the New Orleans celebration of Mardi Gras. Come celebrate with us, and see the Okeanos Parade line up just outside our front doors!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2008

Valentines Service: What's Love Got to Do With It?
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

A serious look at love and what it means for a covenanted community. This service will include a ritual of recommitment for life partners.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2008
Mr. Erik David Carlson, ministerial intern at Community Church Unitarian Universalist

How do young adult Unitarian Universalists experience spirituality differently from other generations? Our guest speaker will share some of his own experiences working in the youth and young adult ministry efforts of the UUA. His intriguing premise is that this upcoming generation of religious seekers is the most receptive to the messages of liberal religion.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2008

The Heresy of Parson Clapp
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger

In preparation for our gala 175th Anniversary service next Sunday, Rev. Melanie will take a look at the legacy of our founding minister the Rev. Theodore Clapp.