A teacher at Tartan High School in the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Grant Pylkas has taught college, middle school, and high school for the past fifteen years. Receiving a Masters Degree in both Management and Education, Grant has long been an advocate for children. He has served on the Board of Directors for Dakota County Technical College and has taught in the College of Education at the University of Minnesota.
With many of our members planning to be elsewhere this Sunday, those of us remaining will plan to meet at the fellowship and plan our morning meeting there. We may stick around and enjoy an impromptu political discussion, perhaps chat about good films we've seen or books we've read, or, we may venture to find some good victuals at a neighboring establishment. Join us if you can, for a "come as you are" and "fly by the seat of your pants" sort of Sunday.
Timothy Cope is a writer, storyteller, firewalker and shamanic practitioner who has been exploring the shamanic path for over 29 years. He is on the faculty of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and teaches workshops throughout the upper Midwest. He lives in Minneapolis where he maintains a private shamanic practice. In his presentation, Timothy will give a brief description of shamanism and its core principles, lead the congregation in a short shamanic journey and allow plenty of time for questions.
Is believing in the death penalty in conflict with anti-abortion views? Alternatively, is being pro-choice in conflict with beliefs against the death penalty? How do these views fit with our UU principle of the worth and dignity of each human being? "All people on earth have an equal claim to life, liberty, and justice – and no idea, ideal, or philosophy is superior to a single human life." Would your view of the death penalty change if someone killed a family member? Dan Larson and Chris Hall will lead an open discussion on this controversial topic.
“Being Different Together: The Gift, The Challenge” presented by Jean Greenwood
It is no secret that polarization characterizes much of our civic dialogue. While we cherish diversity, at least in principle, we often find ourselves exasperated and despairing in the face of caustic attacks on our values and perspectives. Let’s consider how we might engage collaboratively and constructively in these charged and fragmented times.
Generations Panel Discussion: Parenting Then & Now
Back by popular demand, we welcome back a new Generations Panel program! This time the multi-generational panel will be asked to present thoughts and stories related to parenting and being parented. We’ll focus on how these varied perspectives have changed or remained static through the years.
“Burning Center, Porous Borders” presented by Eleazar Fernandez
Musical Performances: Carol Zimmerman and Don Penn
We welcome the return of Carol Zimmerman and our own Don Penn to our modest “stage” for a morning of original songs and music.
"The Pagan-UU Connection" presented by Emberly Hermann-Johnson
SOPA: What you need to know -- presented by Dr. Matthew Tift