2 May
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June 3 ~ Question and Answer Service ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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Religious Liberals tend to question what we know, how we know, and everything in between; this is your opportunity to ask Rev Woulfe your questions about religion, theology and liturgical matters. This is a Change for Change Sunday.

2 May
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May 27 ~ So They Want to Teach the Bible in Public School? ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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As some state legislatures debate the merits of teaching the Bible in public schools, we will consider what the Bible actually has to say about ethics, morality, marriage and the like.

2 May
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May 6 ~ Reflections on Ministry ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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Having completed more than a decade of UU ministry, Reverend Woulfe will share insights that he has learned along the way about theology, social justice, and people. This is a Change for Change Sunday. This service will feature two senior high youth sharing their Credo Statements. ALUUC Announcements May 6, 2012

5 Apr
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April 22 ~ Earth Day: Spirituality and Stewardship ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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On Earth Day, we will consider different notions of stewardship and how they have evolved. What lessons have we learned—and which have we yet to learn? * This service will feature two senior high youth sharing their Credo Statements

5 Apr
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April 15 ~ Spirituality in Times of Calamity ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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On the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster (and the 147th anniversary of Lincoln’s death) we will reflect on the different ways people cope with calamity and what these coping strategies suggest about their spirituality. * This service will feature a New Member Welcoming Ritual. Download Sunday Service Announcement for April 15...

5 Apr
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April 8 ~ Easter & Ēostre ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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What is the relationship between the Christian celebration of Easter and the pagan celebration of Ēostre? How are they related and what are their historical differences? What remains relevant in either of them today? ALUUC Announcements April 8, 2012

8 Mar
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Mar 25 ~ Aesop v. the Bible ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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Both the Bible and Aesop are ancient in origin; both include tales and wisdom.  How are they alike; how different?  What can we learn from each? ALUUC Announcements March 25, 2012

8 Mar
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Mar 18 ~ Ethnicity and Faith ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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To what extent does ethnicity determine one’s religious beliefs?  How closely tied is that ethnic faith to one locale?  How well does one’s faith flourish in a new location? “Religion in Life” medals will be presented to those youth who have completed the course. Download the ALUUC Announcements for March 18, 2012...

8 Mar
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Mar 11 ~ A Primer on Religion & Politics ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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The relationship between religion & politics remains a prominent theme in our times.  How has the landscape changed over the years?  What are the perils – and the benefits -- when these two realms mix? * the beginning of this service will be in accord with Daylight Savings Time ALUUC Announcements March 11, 2012

6 Jan
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Jan 29 ~ Religious Humanism in the 21st Century ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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During the 20th century, Religious Humanism became one of the major strands of American Unitarianism. During the past few decades, its role has changed; what is its current message, and what does the future portend? View the ALUUC Service Announcement for Jan 29, 2012 here.

5 Jan
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Jan 22 ~ The Lessons of Nelson Mandela ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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During his lifetime, Nelson Mandela has emerged as not only a dominant political leader but a spiritual one as well. What are the spiritual lessons that he embraced and modeled?

5 Jan
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Jan 15 ~ The Other Martin ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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Martin Luther King Jr. is of course rightly lionized as the drum major of the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950‘s & 1960‘s; what else did he stand for? In what way were his later concerns and actions religious? Are they relevant to the Occupy Movement? A PDF version of this Sunday's Service Announcement can be found here: Service Announcement, Sunday January 15, 2012

9 Dec
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Dec 24 ~ Christmas Eve Service: Candles and Carols

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6:00 PM Come celebrate this annual favorite with your friends and neighbors at ALUUC; this service will feature the musical talents of Bonnie Ettinger, the ALUUC choir – and all those assembled!

8 Dec
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Dec 11 ~ The Best Christmas Ever – Rev. Martin Woulfe

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As the holiday season approaches, many families feel enormous pressure to create “the best Christmas ever” for their families. Why do we do this -- what is the source of this desire, and what are the consequences? ALUUC Announcements December 11, 2011

29 Oct
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December 4, 2011 ~ UU Pilgrimages ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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Various religious traditions celebrate the idea that becoming a pilgrim and making a special journey is important to deepening one’s spirituality. To where might a UU pilgrim travel, and what might we learn both from the journey itself and the destination? Will include a “Change for Change Collection.” ALUUC Announcements Decebmer 4, 2011

29 Oct
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November 20 ~ A Service of Thanksgiving ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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In this service, we will reflect upon the gifts that we have received as well as the gifts that we offer. This service will include a Litany of Thanksgiving, composed by the members and friends in attendance and a presentation on Guest at Your Table. ALUUC Announcements November 20, 2011

27 Aug
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November 13 ~ Shades of Meaning: DeColores ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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As our movement seeks to become more multicultural, we are encouraging the use of songs in different languages, especially Spanish. One song that has achieved popularity is ―De Colores,‖ which is rendered in both English and Spanish in our hymnal. How are our lyrics different from the original, and what might we learn from both? ALUUC Announcements November 13, 2011

27 Aug
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October 30 ~ Respect for Interconnected Web ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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In this service, we will consider the seventh and final Principle. Why does this one come last? Is this a theological statement? What are its implications? ALUUC Announcements October 30, 2011

27 Aug
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October 23 ~ Goal of World Community ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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In this service, Rev. Woulfe will consider the sixth Principle. Does this principle conflict with nationalism? What is a realistic goal for this generation? ALUUC Announcements October 23, 2011 Sr. Youth Group Baked Goods & Donation This Sunday (10/23/2011), in an effort to raise funds for the upcoming Senior Youth Con, our Senior Youth Group will be providing...

27 Aug
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October 16 ~ Right of Conscience ~ Rev. Martin Woulfe

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In this service, we will examine the fifth Principle typically celebrated by UUs. How do we promote this ideal, as individuals and as a denomination? Does an individual‘s conscience ultimately trump all other concerns? ALUUC Announcements October 16, 2011

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