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CalendarUpcoming ServicesSunday, January 29, 2012 A Free Faith What is the liberating message of Unitarian Universalism? Why is our tradition distinctive and important to share with the wider world? Who are the enemies we seek to engage, and what do we hope to win? What challenges face religious liberals as we seek to remain relevant to people’s lives and to the future? Join the interim minister, Rev. Gary Kowalski, as he shares his thoughts on the topic of “A Free Faith.” Worship begins at 10:00 am and childcare will be provided. The offering plate at this service will be shared with West Suburban Alliance of Gay and Lesbian Youth (WAGLY). WAGLY is a charitable organization with the mission of supporting the physical, social, and emotional well-being of GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) high school youth and allies in the MetroWest Boston area by creating and sustaining social and educational programs through peer leadership and adult guidance. While WAGLY provides secular programming, they are partially supported by area congregations who have committed themselves as “Sponsoring Congregations.” These congregations have decided to support WAGLY by contributing an annual donation, publishing regular updates to their congregations, and providing meeting refreshments at least once a year. First Parish of Sudbury, through its Welcoming Congregation Committee, is seeking Board approval to become a sponsor with the aid of “share the plate” donations and a commitment from committee members. Additional information about WAGLY, including a list of sponsoring congregations, can be found at www.WAGLY,org. |
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Gary will lead a book discussion group starting January 8 from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Brackett Room using Huston Smith's classic The World's Religions, an eight week tour of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and the Primal Traditions. The class is free and open to the public, but you might want to add this book to your Christmas list if you want to participate. Please note: we will be using the non-illustrated version of Smith's book. The pictures are nice, but the text is much abbreviated in the illustrated edition.