FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, July 17 at 9 - PLANNING FOR DEATH AND BURIAL WITH THE EARTH IN MIND – Michele Skeele. We often find it hard to have conversations about death, ours or a loved one's. But as we find ourselves in the midst of shifts of consciousness, we have an opportunity to be change-agents for our culture. Sustainability, a practice which has become crucial for our planet, is not usually considered when we die. But we can plan for burial with the Earth in mind. Many green choices are available if we know where to look, but families in the midst of grief often don't know where to begin.

Contemplating a "good death" can be an important aspect of living fully and we can empower ourselves to create end-of-life experiences that enrich our families and communities. Our options to create meaning as we leave our bodies are as varied and rich as we are. We can reclaim death-care as part of the circle of life for our families and communities. Michele Skeele is a Death Doula and a Guide on Call with the Center of Life Transitions in Asheville, NC. She is trained as a Therapeutic Music Practitioner to play Native American flutes at the bedside of the dying. Michele is also on the board of the WNC chapter of the Funeral Consumers Alliance, a national advocacy organization. She is passionate about bringing death back into the circle of life. 

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, July 10 at 9 – WRITERS' FORUM- Four times a year, we conduct the FCUCC Writers' Forum to honor the art of writing and encourage our church's many excellent writers. If you love to write, church member or not, and would like to read from your work (any genre), you are invited to register in advance with coordinator Rand Bishop (697-0090 or randsemail@yahoo.com.) All are invited to attend. Support our creativity!

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, July 3 at 9 - REVIEWING DR. ROBIN MEYERS' LECTURES – Larry Anderson- We'll discuss the message of Dr. Meyers, this year's distinguished lecturer who was here the weekend of June 17-19. Bring your insights and questions. Larry Anderson is a retired minister and psychologist and frequent Forum presenter.

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday at 9, June 26 - LISTENING: I know you believe you understand what you think I said. by Joan Kahn-Schneider.

"If I were to put the cure to all of the world's ills in one simple sentence, I would say, 'People don't listen to each other'. It has always been thus, and doesn't seem to be getting any better. Listening is a skill that can be learned, an art that can be mastered. Discover the tools and techniques to hear what you have been missing. Learn the ways people take in information, what affects our ability to listen and why we don't listen. Let's talk about it. Better yet, let's listen to one another."

Joan Kahn-Schneider is a retired Unitarian-Universalist minister who has served congregations in Michigan, Ohio and New York. For two years she was Director for Ministerial Education in the UU Association. She has degrees from Antioch College, United Theological Seminary and Antioch New England Graduate School. Before ministry, Joan raised four children, was a family therapist and owned and operated a neighborhood bookstore. Active in retirement, she has spoken and consulted internationally, facilitated conflict resolution and organizational health. Recently back in Hendersonville, Joan says she will never leave again because she loves it here.

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

Don't forget the lectures, which begin tomorrow night at 7.

This Sunday, June 19 at 9:00  – THE UNDERGROUND CHURCH: Reclaiming the Subversive Way of Jesus - Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers

This Forum will be held in the Sanctuary. It is part of the lecture series of Dr. Meyers, this summer's Distinguished Ashley Lecturer.

 For over 20 years, Robin Meyers has been pastor of an "unapologetically Christian, unapologetically liberal" Congregational church in Oklahoma. He is professor of philosophy at Oklahoma City University, a syndicated columnist, and an award-winning commentator for National Public Radio. He has appeared on Dateline NBC, the NPR NewsHourand ABC World News. He writes regularly for the The Christian Century. He has also written Saving Jesus From the Church: How to Stop Worshiping Christ and Start Following Jesus and Spiritual Defiance: Building a Beloved Community of Resistance.

FCUCC Adult Forum Reminder

This Sunday June 12, at 9 – PREPARING FOR REV. DR. ROBIN MEYERS - Rev. Larry Anderson. We'll talk about Robin Meyers, this year's distinguished Ashley lecturer, who will be here June 17-19 (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday, including Forum and regular service). Robin speaks, teaches and listens in the middle of his home state, Oklahoma, where he notices most of his neighbors are big on correct beliefs and short on compassionate behavior. Larry Anderson is a retired minister and psychologist.

Remember next week's Forum will be in the Sanctuary with Dr. Meyers speaking about "The Underground Church: Reclaiming the Subversive Way of Jesus."

FCUCC Forum Reminder

This Sunday, June 5 at 9:00 the topic will be "Shopping with Jesus: Spending to reflect our values!" Presenters Diane Rhoades and John Parris are excited to have a conversation with you about how our choices in regard to clothing, food, vacations, investments might be better tailored to reflect our values.

 

Does this retailer treat their employees as they would be treated? Is the food grown in ways that support and protect God's creation? John and Diane will share information about companies and practices, provide sources and give examples of to inspire change to a more sustainable, just and healthy life for all Life. 

 

Diane, earthworm rancher, has presented about composting to grow your own vitamins and minerals at our Adult Forums.  She is an advocate for shopping locally, and sourcing sustainable, ethically produced food. John comes from a family with a strong sense of social justice and has long been a proponent of 'putting your money where your mouth is.'  He has been very much influenced by his sister, a passionate opponent of human trafficking and slavery.  John has been involved with several successful campaigns to encourage changes in the policies and procedures of corporations.