Program

Please join Marnie Karger as she leads a group discussion about how we can quest for racial justice. As a predominantly white congregation, we are, by default, members of the oppressive class in our culture. How then do we help solve the systemic and institutionalized problem of racial injustice? We'll discuss matters that pertain to our fellowship specifically as well as those that affect the larger UU community. This will also likely be a two-part discussion between this Sunday and next. We look forward to your thoughts and reflections.

Member Zoe Larson will share with us stories and photos from her recent trip to China with her immersion classes at Orono High School. She'll focus her stories on our monthly theme of inspiration.

Author Mary Morse presents her new book, Wonderful Without Religion.

Reason is on the rise. Americans--especially the millennial generation--are turning away from religion to atheism, humanism, and other forms of secular thought.What do freethinkers want? What does a less religious world look like? Wonderful Without Religion posits that life will be better for more people when we walk away from our ancient faith traditions. Join the author and take part in a lively discussion on the possibilities and perils of a secular future.

Join us for our annual celebration of the Spring season with a potluck and fellowship as our main events. Add to the sign-up sheet on the bulliten board to bring food for this day.

Join member Marnie Karger on an exploration about inpsiration. What is it? How are we inspired? Why do we value and often rely on inspiration? What do we do when we are inspired? How can and do we inspire others? All are encouraged to come with a story about a time when you were inspired and/or a time when you inspired someone else.

Today we welcome Alan Ware from World Population Balance (http://www.worldpopulationbalance.org/) to speak to us about global overpopulation and working toward a more sustainable future.

Today, Lake Fellowship welcomes a representative from Planned Parenthood to speak to us about recent economic and political battles the organization is facing, as well as triumphs it has earned.

Today, we welcome Lake Fellowship member Andrew Lyman to share a drop in the vast ocean of his passion about Ancient Greece. Andrew will present facts and fascinating tidbits about hoplite battle tactics as well as the seeds of democracy, both of which have evolved into elements of our modern day warfare and governing systems, respectively. Indeed, without the Ancient Greek methods of warfare, democracy would not have evolved as it did.

It's been well over a month since the new year started. How are you doing with regards to your New Year's Resolutions? While many of us make promises and commitments at the start of a new year, only a few of us end up following through with them, even by this point on the calendar. The bottom line is that change and commitment is difficult to execute and maintain.

Lake Fellowship welcomes writer Lori Sturdevant to speak with us about Minnesota's current political climate.

Lori Sturdevant writes editorials and a weekly column about topics she has covered for more than 35 years: state government and politics. She has been the editor or co-author of eight books, including A Man’s Reach: The Autobiography of Elmer L. Andersen. Her Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement. She is also the author of The Pillsburys of Minnesota.