Between Heritage and Legacy: The Mindful Community
You know about individual mindfulness but what about a mindful community? Bring your smartphone. (Yes, it can help us be mindful if used intentionally!) A talk from Ministerial Intern David Buckley.
You know about individual mindfulness but what about a mindful community? Bring your smartphone. (Yes, it can help us be mindful if used intentionally!) A talk from Ministerial Intern David Buckley.
From the beginning, FUS has been about congregating. What will that mean for the next generation? Our theme for October is heritage, and I will give a three-part talk on the past and future of FUS. According to the Articles of Incorporation (1881), the purpose of FUS is: to form an Association where people without regard to theological differences may… Read More »For Mutual Helpfulness
There is more than one way to disregard theological differences. Which ways offer possibility and potential rather than restriction? Our theme for October is heritage, and Rev. David will give a three-part talk on the past and future of FUS. According to the Articles of Incorporation (1881), the purpose of FUS is: to form an Association where people without regard… Read More »Without Regard to Theological Differences
While the adage “character is destiny” has long been a staple of philosophical discourse, the idea that zip codes can determine fate is now supported by empirical evidence. A talk from Rev. Dr. David Breeden
This is our first program year since the pandemic that feels like back to “normal.” What will the lessons of the past few years teach us about who we are now, and what will we learn about ourselves and our congregation? A talk from Rev. Kelli Clement.
Fall Equinox and this season of change reminds us that change is the only constant. While our nature is to seek control, there’s beauty and strength in accepting—even cherishing—the mysteries of the unknown.
Yes, we mean all. And, yes, we mean FUS. A talk from Rev. Dr. David Breeden
The distinction between knowledge (knowing what) and technique (knowing how ) has long been a tension. The solution sounds simple, but in practice it is not. A talk from Rev. Dr. David Breeden.
“Everything is held together by stories. That’s all that’s holding us together–stories and compassion.” ~ Lopez Take a walk off the beaten path and into the woods of some FUS members’ lived experience, in a unique Assembly that brings you the fellowship, comfort and awe felt by our writing group these past three years.
Even as we contemplate the dog days of summer, Lammas reminds us that the wheel of the year inexorably turns toward harvest. Metaphors abound!