Watch these videos: Wondering Questions 1. Dolphins always seem like they’re smiling. They aren’t really smiling. It’s just the way they look. But it helps people feel friendlier toward them. How can smiling also affect relationships that people have with each other? 2. Dolphins show problem-solving skills when playing with people. Have you ever … Continue reading 7/26/20 Summer RE – Friendly Dolphins
Welcome: Good morning! Welcome to the Sunday, July 26, 2020 service of Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church of Racine, Wisconsin. I am Andrea Bumpurs, a member of the Worship Committee, and I will be conducting today’s service. Prelude: “Scriabin Op 16 No 1” by Anna Kojovic-Frodl Call to Worship: May we be reminded here … Continue reading 7/26/20 Too Many Heroes by Andrea Bumpurs
Welcome – Good morning and welcome to this online worship service. Though we are apart in body, our hearts and souls are one. Prelude – “Finlandia” (We Would Be One) – J. Sibelius, performed by Anna Kojovic-Frodl Call to worship – Carl G. Seaburg Let there be joy in our coming together this … Continue reading 7/19/20 Harmony in the Key of We by Nada Kutz
Watch these videos about crows. Did you know crows recognize people? Crows have learned to use tools. Wondering Questions: Crows are great problem solvers. Can you think of ways that people solve problems? Some problems are really difficult, and crows try the problem over and over. What are some things you’ve had to do … Continue reading 7/19/20 Summer RE – Clever Crows
Welcome: “We are glad you are here” (Amanda Shuber, adapted.) If you carry the weight of a weary world on your shoulders, or if you are passing your days with a song in your heart and a skip in your step; We are glad you are here. If you have failed once or a thousand … Continue reading 7/12/20 Sunday Service by Jen Simpkins and Nick Demske
Read the story: Hachiko by Pamela Turner Wondering Questions: What does it mean to be loyal? How was Hachiko loyal? How are people loyal? I wonder who you are loyal to? I wonder if this lesson reminds you of any of our Unitarian Universalist Promises? Learn about the real Hachiko. Visit this website. Play Dog … Continue reading 7/12/20 Summer RE – Loyal Dogs
Prelude – “Simple Gifts” arr. Jason Tonioli, performed by Anna Anna Kojovic-Frodl Call to Worship One of the new things Rev. Marlene brought us when she came to OBUUC was the Soul Matters program from the UUA. Each month, the UUA choses a different theme around which services may be organized. This month’s theme is … Continue reading America the Abundantly Conflicted by Andrea Bumpurs
Watch this video: Wondering Questions: 1. Like cats, people are often curious. What are some positive ways of being curious? 2. How does being curious help us learn new things? 3. Curious cats sometimes get into dangerous spots. What are some ways that people can also run into trouble because of their curiosity? 4. Cats … Continue reading 7/5/20 Summer RE – Curious Cats
Box Jellyfish are beautiful but deadly. The box jellyfish is pale blue and transparent. It’s almost invisible. It moves through the water with a dancer’s gentle grace. But beware! This delicate beauty is a dangerous beast. Box jellyfish live in waters around Australia, Hawaii, and the Caribbean Islands. These delicate jellies are silent and hard … Continue reading 6/28/20 Summer RE – Box Jellyfish
Sunday 6/28/20 is General Assembly Sunday. We’ll be broadcasting the Virtual GA 2020 Service: “Beyond The Water’s Edge,” at 9:00 a.m. CST. The GA Service typically lasts 60-90 minutes. Once the service ends we’ll continue with a Zoom check-in and virtual coffee hour. The OBUUC Zoom meeting will end at 11 a.m. You can … Continue reading 6/28/20 Virtual GA 2020 Service: “Beyond The Water’s Edge,” at 9:00 a.m.
