PHILOSOPHICAL APPROCHES TO THE COMMON GOOD - Tayo "Jay" Basquiat

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Sunday, April 29, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, April 29, 2012
PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACHES TO THE COMMON GOOD
Tayo “Jay” Basquiat
Facilitator: Jean Rolandelli

Americans prize individualism and personal liberty; the American dream is often cast as a solitary pursuit, the opportunity to distinguish oneself through capitalism and competition, with only oneself to blame for failure. Is there a vision of the common good that could resonate with these American sensibilities? We'll dig through some rich sources of just such a vision, with philosophy as our guide.

PERSPECTIVES ON EARTH DAY: UU KIDS SPEAK OUT - Tim Hathaway and UU Youth

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Sunday, April 22, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, April 22, 2012
PERSPECTIVES ON EARTH DAY: UU KIDS SPEAK OUT
Presented by the UU Youth
Facilitator: Tim Hathaway

Earth Day finds a myriad of expressions in the UU world. Join the children of our congregation as they share their ideas and perspectives on the importance of honoring the earth. This unique service will be presented by the children of the Fellowship and include readings, songs and guaranteed fun! Please join us to celebrate our most precious resource.

"EASTER BRUNCH" - Janis Cheney and Carol Jean Larsen

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Sunday, April 8, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, April 8, 2012
EASTER BRUNCH
Janis Cheney—Service
Carol Jean Larsen—Brunch

Join us for our celebration of spring! We'll enjoy a delectable Easter Brunch and reflect on the blessings of this season of light and growth and hope.

The UU Traditional Easter Brunch (with vegan option) will be followed by Janis Cheney’s celebration. Our UU chefs prepare the tasty pancake, fruit & sausage meal. There is a free-will offering. Your relatives and friends are welcome.

“IN SEARCH OF UU LAUGHTER” - Betty Mills

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Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, April 1, 2012
“IN SEARCH OF UU LAUGHTER”
Betty Mills

We have our own words to hymns, our own ideas of how we should teach our children, and what we consider religious. So why not, on April Fool's Day, a little excursion into what we find funny in church?

Betty is a Charter Member and Founding Mother of our Fellowship. She has served on both the Prairie Star District Board and National UUA Board. Betty is currently a columnist for the Prairie Independent.

“ENERGY IMPACT & ND LITIGATION: KEEPING CITIZENS IN PERSPECTIVE” - Wayde Schafer

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Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, March 25, 2012
“ENERGY IMPACT & ND LITIGATION: KEEPING CITIZENS IN PERSPECTIVE”
Wayde Schafer
Facilitator: Anessa Pfeifer

North Dakota has filed one lawsuit and has two pending concerning energy development and the environment. Wayde Schafer will present a brief summary of each of these legal actions and lead a discussion about their ramifications for our state.

Wayde Schafer is a lifelong North Dakotan. He has been involved in environmental issues for the past 30 years. His other interests include music, hiking, and film noir.

"WHAT ARE TWO WHITE GUYS DOING IN INDIAN COUNTRY ANYWAY?" - Tom Disselhorst & Brian Palecek

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Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 10:30am to 11:30am

Sunday, March 18, 2012
"WHAT ARE TWO WHITE GUYS DOING IN INDIAN COUNTRY ANYWAY?"
Tom Disselhorst & Brian Palecek
Facilitator: Marnie Piehl

Tom and Brian share experiences and thoughts relating to long-term work in and with Native American institutions.

A long-time friend of the Fellowship, Brian is a leader of the peace movement and a humanities instructor at United Tribes Technical College (UTTC).

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