Sunday, March 2, 2008
175th Anniversary Service!
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
with Guest Speaker: Ms. Gini Courter,
Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Join us as we celebrate 175 years of Unitarian Universalism in New Orleans! This special service will include lots of wonderful music, representatives of our sister churches in GNOUU, the moderator of the UUA as our preacher, and will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall with food and drink. (Some food will be provided, but please supplement with festive potluck dishes.) See also the article on the Anniversary Open House on Saturday, March 1st, from 4-7 pm for more information.
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Sunday, March 9, 2008
"For Goodness Sake"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
A recent New York Times Sunday Magazine article explored where the human moral sense comes from -- is it acquired? Is it innate? How does it fit into evolutionary theory? This Sunday, Rev. Melanie will look at why we human beings act for the greater good.
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
"Self-Empowerment Through Music"
Guest Speaker: Mr. Phil Jones
Australian sound therapist Phil Jones will be our pulpit guest for this special service that utilizes the music of the aboriginal didgeridoo, as well as other instruments. New Orleanians already know that music can be both healing and empowering -- come learn more about how music can enhance your life and strengthen your spirit.
Following the service and after lunch, Mr. Jones will lead a workshop called "Discovering the Sacredness of Breath and Sound" that will teach participants how to play the didgeridoo, which he will provide. Learn circular breathing techniques and explore the power of your own breath. Interested participants will be able to purchase their own didgeridoo, but this is not a requirement.
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Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008
9:30 am -- Special UU Communion Service
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
A short, intergenerational communion service in the Unitarian Universalist tradition honoring our brother Jesus.
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Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008
10:30 am -- "The Country Bunny & The Little Gold Shoes"
Intergenerational Easter Service
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
All are invited as we use reader's theater to act out the story of a courageous mother and her large family as they take care of the Easter Bunny's responsibilities. A fun service for all ages.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
"Neither the Day nor the Hour"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
Very very few people are ever given warning about the time of their death. Most of us tend to live carelessly, as if we had all the time in the world. But we know neither the day nor the hour of our death -- so how should we be living our lives?
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PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Youth Sunday
Our Youth Group has been working hard with the advisors and the minister to put together a worship service that will lift up and share their deepest concerns with the congregation through words and music. Please don't miss this special service across the generational divide!
175th Anniversary Service!
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
with Guest Speaker: Ms. Gini Courter,
Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Join us as we celebrate 175 years of Unitarian Universalism in New Orleans! This special service will include lots of wonderful music, representatives of our sister churches in GNOUU, the moderator of the UUA as our preacher, and will be followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall with food and drink. (Some food will be provided, but please supplement with festive potluck dishes.) See also the article on the Anniversary Open House on Saturday, March 1st, from 4-7 pm for more information.
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Sunday, March 9, 2008
"For Goodness Sake"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
A recent New York Times Sunday Magazine article explored where the human moral sense comes from -- is it acquired? Is it innate? How does it fit into evolutionary theory? This Sunday, Rev. Melanie will look at why we human beings act for the greater good.
_______________________________
Sunday, March 16, 2008
"Self-Empowerment Through Music"
Guest Speaker: Mr. Phil Jones
Australian sound therapist Phil Jones will be our pulpit guest for this special service that utilizes the music of the aboriginal didgeridoo, as well as other instruments. New Orleanians already know that music can be both healing and empowering -- come learn more about how music can enhance your life and strengthen your spirit.
Following the service and after lunch, Mr. Jones will lead a workshop called "Discovering the Sacredness of Breath and Sound" that will teach participants how to play the didgeridoo, which he will provide. Learn circular breathing techniques and explore the power of your own breath. Interested participants will be able to purchase their own didgeridoo, but this is not a requirement.
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Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008
9:30 am -- Special UU Communion Service
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
A short, intergenerational communion service in the Unitarian Universalist tradition honoring our brother Jesus.
__________________________________
Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008
10:30 am -- "The Country Bunny & The Little Gold Shoes"
Intergenerational Easter Service
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
All are invited as we use reader's theater to act out the story of a courageous mother and her large family as they take care of the Easter Bunny's responsibilities. A fun service for all ages.
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Sunday, March 30, 2008
"Neither the Day nor the Hour"
The Rev. Melanie Morel-Ensminger
Very very few people are ever given warning about the time of their death. Most of us tend to live carelessly, as if we had all the time in the world. But we know neither the day nor the hour of our death -- so how should we be living our lives?
__________________________________
PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS:
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Youth Sunday
Our Youth Group has been working hard with the advisors and the minister to put together a worship service that will lift up and share their deepest concerns with the congregation through words and music. Please don't miss this special service across the generational divide!
