December 21, 2008

"More Impossible Things"

One hundred years ago, lasers, TVs, nuclear-bombs--all were thought impossible. And yet, now we know better.

Some scientists are now speculating on which impossible things could be achieved in the next century, millenia, or never.

How should religious liberals think about shaping the future of discovery?

The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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Dec 14, 2008

"Christmas Pageant"

Today our children reenact the ancient story of the first Christmas.

The homily is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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Dec 7, 2008

"The Continuing Evolution of Human Nature"

It is easy to forget we humans are animals. Or that the evolution that has shaped us as hunter-gatherers and farmers for the last 10,000 years is more deeply embedded in our psyche than the last 500 years of technology. Part of us is hard-wired to carry out an evolutionary mission that determines much of what we do. What is a reasonable liberal religious response?

Today's sermon is delivered by the Reverend Dr. Daniel O'Connell.

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Nov 30, 2008

"Unitarian Values and Religious Practice"

The sermon is delivered by one of our community ministers, the Reverend Richard Haynes.

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Nov 23, 2008

"Bread Communion"

This is Eliot Chapel's annual Bread service in which we honor and gie thanks for our family traditions. The sermon is delivered by the Reverend Bonnie Vegiard.

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