International Day of Peace
In anticipation of International Day of Peace, Karen Baggott and Meganne Smith will be sharing thoughts and songs on the topic of peace. Peace is a noun, and it is a verb; it is a process and a destination.
Speaker: Meganne Smith
The Words We Speak Become the House We Live In
Hafiz, or Hafez, was a Persian poet in the 1300’s who was very famous in his ownday and who is still a noted figure in present-day Iran and beyond. He studied andmemorized the Quran, earning him the title “protector,” or “hafez”; and hispoetry often expresses “the divine inspiration of the mystical.” Today, we willconsider his statement: … Continue reading The Words We Speak Become the House We Live In
International Day of Peace
September 21st will mark the celebration of the International Day of Peace. Whether it be peace of mind, inner peace, lack of war, lack of violence, presence of justice, or what peace can look like in our day-to-day life, Meganne will explore peace in this worship service.
Where I’m From
In 1993, Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon created a list poem as a playful exercise. She listed items, expressions, even smells from her past. When she was finished, she realized this was an exercise that stirs deep feelings. Thus, she created the “Where I’m From” poetry project. Today, UCF members Sarah Sutherland, Marty Newcomb, Tom … Continue reading Where I’m From
One Vision in Two Voices
What is called the “first-wave” of feminism occurred about 100 years ago. Karen Baggott and Meganne Smith, from two different moments in that century, share personal stories, thoughts, and questions about the unique struggles of women. They hope for and envision a union of all people in eradicating these struggles for women of the future.
Music
Tom Cullison and Meganne Smith are leading this all-music service. Music expresses and generates emotions that exist, sometimes, beyond language. Music and the Arts also have historically been integral to most religious traditions. Today, we will worship with Music, letting it inspire in us what it will.