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If you're searching for a spiritual home that is guided by a quest for truth and meaning, not by a set creed or dogma, we invite you to discover Unitarian Universalism.
We are an open-minded religious community that encourages you to seek your own spiritual path, offering you resources to help you make your own decisions. Unitarian Universalist congregations like ours here in Visalia are places where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into action by helping to make our communities-and the world, a better place.
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Worship Service Calendar
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February 2012 Worship Service Schedule Theme: Hope & UU Principle #1- "The inherent dignity and worth of every person"
January 29th - Our UU Principles as Covenant Not Creed.
Learn how and why our 7 Principles were created and have evolved over time. Worship Presenter: Harold Wood.
Feb. 5th - Dragged Kicking & Screaming into Heaven
Arthur Ogawa presents this sermon written by Mark Morrison-Reed on his personal conversion from Unitarianism to Universalism. Worship Associate: Anna Garcia Feb. 12th - Changing the World Through a Shared Cosmology - We may be the only church in Visalia to CELEBRATE Evolution! Don't miss this special program with "evolutionary revival" music and sing-along videos! Our video guest speakers for Evolution Sunday are philosopher Nancy Abrams and physicist Joel Primack speaking on how new scientific discoveries about the nature of our universe can empower us to meet the great challenges of our time. Worship Associate: Harold Wood Feb.19th - The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Every Person - Earl Cruser will speak on the meaning of the 1st UU Principle and will guide us toward our own personal understanding as we see it embodied in every day life. Feb. 26th - Better Living in an African Village
Keio Ogawa will speak on how her trips to the village of Oroko in Guinea Africa has changed her world view about what is really important. She shares inspiring insights on how service to others serves God (or whatever Higher Powers one holds dear), and how sharing the wealth maintains balance in the world. *Sunday services begin at 5:00PM, with buffet supper at 6:00PM
*A special Sunday Program is available for Children and Youth. See a Greeter upon arrival for information or contact us in advance at
info@uuvisalia.org or (559) 472-4214 Please Note - Service topics and meetings are subject to change. |
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UU Visalia Fellowship News & Events
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William (Bill) Bosley, Paula Hifner and Jennifer Buman joined Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Visalia
Elephant Seals of San Simeon
Elephant Seals of San Simeon, December, 2011. Every year, these magnificent animals return to the California coastline to breed. Although their numbers are g...
Video posted by Harold Wood
Cookbook
This Group is for updates and discussion of UU Visalia's congregational cookbook:Healthy Body/Healthy Planet A Cookbook and Guide to Local and Healthy Eating in Tulare CountyThis group is the place to post new recipes and tips about local cooking resources.See More
Rose Ann Bonar joined Harold Wood's group
Cookbook
This Group is for updates and discussion of UU Visalia's congregational cookbook:Healthy Body/Healthy Planet A Cookbook and Guide to Local and Healthy Eating in Tulare CountyThis group is the place to post new recipes and tips about local cooking resources.See More
Jolene Edwards and Katie Galicia joined Harold Wood's group
Cookbook
I, personally, would love a cookbook that coordinates cooking and gardening. So , for example you might put togethr tips for growing the kinds of fruits and vegetables that do well locally along with what to do with your harvest bounty. A whole collection of zucchini recipes, tomatoe recipes, eggplant, etc. Wouldn't feel so bad about stealing recipes from other sources because it would take on a new context of local relevance. Would also like to gleen gardening tips from local experts since…See More
Katie Galicia added a discussion to the group Cookbook
The Magic of Reality - an inside look at Richard Dawkins first children's book
Illustrated commentary on the 2011 children's book by one of our greatest scientists. Barlow and Dowd read excerpts, show pictures, and discuss why this "cou...
Video posted by Harold Wood
"Our Place in the Web of Life" - A New Environmental Justice Curriculum for UU Congregations
The UU Ministry for Earth, of which this congregation is a member, has a new environmental justice curriculum.This is a lively 5-session curriculum designed as a basic introduction to environmental justice (EJ). Using highly participatory techniques, the lesson plans take people through a journey exploring your values and the consequences of the choices you make. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of your congregation’s special place in the world and the connections you have with…See More
Blog post by Harold Wood
Peter Morales in Spain speaking about MIchael Servetus
President of the UUA, Rev. Peter Morales, was recently in Spain, at a conference honoring the life and legacy of one of our theological ancestors, Michael Servetus, who was born 500 years ago, and burned at the stake as a young man for his beliefs.In Rev. Morales blog, "Beyond Belief," he reported this excerpt of the speech he gave in Spanish at the conference: "Today we see people in the modern world too often presented with terrible options. On the one hand is religion that is rigid and…See More
Blog post by Harold Wood
Recipe: Whole Wheat Flax Yeast Bread
Whole Wheat Flax Yeast BreadOur family has been making bread for decades now, and we have worn out one bread maker (replacing it with the same model, which we love). Numerous members have complimented me on the bread I bring to the potluck meal following our worship service, so I deem this recipe “truth tested”.Ingredients1 cup flax seed1.5 cups boiling water5 lbs Bob's Red Mill Organic White…See More
Arthur Ogawa added a discussion to the group Cookbook
Cookbook
This Group is for updates and discussion of UU Visalia's congregational cookbook:Healthy Body/Healthy Planet A Cookbook and Guide to Local and Healthy Eating in Tulare CountyThis group is the place to post new recipes and tips about local cooking resources.See More
Arthur Ogawa joined Harold Wood's group
Meal Blessings
Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space
combine to make this food.
Numberless beings gave their lives
and labors that we may eat.
May we be nourished
that we may nourish life.
If we partake of the meal now before us
with reverent and grateful…
Harold Wood added 2 pages to the group Cookbook
Title for Cookbook?
Hello everyone, I have a working title to propose for the Cookbook, but I think we need to discuss further to see what we can come up with. Here's current working title: Cooking Local for a Sustainable Tulare County A Cookbook and Guide to Local and Healthy Eating in Tulare County See More
Harold Wood added a discussion to the group Cookbook
Gardens
Cheryl and I have a moderately productive garden out back but want to expand mightily. We're going to move to raised beds, having heard a lot about how much easier it is. Does anyone have any serious experience with this? Any ideas on keeping the gophers out? I will probably lay down some hardware cloth before filling in the beds with soil. See More
David Hewitt added a discussion to the group Cookbook
Cookbook
This Group is for updates and discussion of UU Visalia's congregational cookbook:Healthy Body/Healthy Planet A Cookbook and Guide to Local and Healthy Eating in Tulare CountyThis group is the place to post new recipes and tips about local cooking resources.See More
David Hewitt and UUVisalia joined Harold Wood's group
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Blog Posts
"Our Place in the Web of Life" - A New Environmental Justice Curriculum for UU Congregations
Posted by Harold Wood on November 13, 2011 at 5:30pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
The UU Ministry for Earth, of which this congregation is a member, has a new environmental justice curriculum.
This is a lively 5-session curriculum designed as a basic introduction to environmental justice (EJ). Using highly participatory techniques, the lesson plans take people through a journey exploring your values and the consequences of the choices you make. You’ll come away with a deeper understanding of your congregation’s special place in the world and the connections you…
Continue Peter Morales in Spain speaking about MIchael Servetus
Posted by Harold Wood on November 11, 2011 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
President of the UUA, Rev. Peter Morales, was recently in Spain, at a conference honoring the life and legacy of one of our theological ancestors, Michael Servetus, who was born 500 years ago, and burned at the stake as a young man for his beliefs.
In Rev. Morales blog, "Beyond Belief," he reported this excerpt of the speech he gave in Spanish at the conference:
"Today we see people in the modern world too often presented with terrible options. On the one hand is…
Continue UU United Nations Office Climate Change Task Force
Posted by Harold Wood on October 29, 2011 at 4:55pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
After our interesting program last Sunday on the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office for "United Nations Sunday,"
I discovered the UU United Nations Office has a Climate Change Task Force:
They have a lot of interesting information on that website!
The American Labor Movement
Posted by UUVisalia on September 5, 2011 at 10:36am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
We had a great presentation this "Labor Sunday" by historian Dr. Newell Bringhurst. His presentation was titled:
The U.S. Labor Movement: Its History, Achievements, and Prospects for the Future." Read it here:
http://www.box.net/shared/fd0nmzmu19g8thimn4r6
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