Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York » Meetings http://www.4thu.org A welcoming, intergenerational Unitarian Universalist community. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:24:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2009 office@4thu.org (The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of NY) office@4thu.org (The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of NY) 1440 http://www.4thu.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/4thusq-300.png Fourth Universalist Society in the City of New York http://www.4thu.org 144 144 Weekly sermons from the beacon of liberal religion on the upper west side. A welcoming, intergenerational Unitarian Universalist community. unitarian, universalist, spirituality, multi-faith, liberal, family, lgbt, sermon The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of NY The Fourth Universalist Society in the City of NY office@4thu.org no no Spiritual Life Poetry—April 24, 12:15PM http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/spiritual-life-poetry%e2%80%94april-24-1215pm/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/spiritual-life-poetry%e2%80%94april-24-1215pm/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:53:00 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2097 Join Tom Kennedy and fellow congregants for a contemplative service of poetry after worship April 24 at 12:15PM. You are welcome to bring poetry that inspires you, connects you to your spiritual life, or just come to listen.

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/spiritual-life-poetry%e2%80%94april-24-1215pm/feed/ 0 Maundy Thursday Service—April 21, 7PM http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/maundy-thursday-service%e2%80%94april-21-7pm/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/maundy-thursday-service%e2%80%94april-21-7pm/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:18:29 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2090 Once upon a time, as I was reading the Gospel stories about Easter in preparation for my once-a-month preaching at the Kateri Residence Nursing Home, I asked myself an obvious Unitarian question: If Jesus died and stayed dead, it is still a good story? It seems the answer is, Yes, maybe even a better story. Come to Fourth U April 21 at 7PM and share Bob McNatt’s and my UU take on the traditional Easter scripture. Included will be an informal communion with real food, more like the way it was done in the early church–before priests who couldn’t cook took control of the liturgy!

–Robert Martin

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/maundy-thursday-service%e2%80%94april-21-7pm/feed/ 0 Network of Kindness—April 17, 12:30PM http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/network-of-kindness%e2%80%94april-17-1230pm/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/network-of-kindness%e2%80%94april-17-1230pm/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:00:37 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2084 Join us for a workshop that will provide you with strategies and tools so you are comfortable helping others in our congregation. We will be covering active listening, confidentiality, and how to handle difficult situations. Everyone who is interested is encouraged to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn MacLaury at parismalcolm464@aol.com.

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/network-of-kindness%e2%80%94april-17-1230pm/feed/ 0 Humanist Meeting—April 15, 7:30PM http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/humanist-meeting%e2%80%94april-15-730pm/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/humanist-meeting%e2%80%94april-15-730pm/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:59:01 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2082 The most important thing in life is how we relate to ourselves, others and nature. Unfortunately, people in our society typically treat one another as objects, rather than being genuine, supportive partners. There is a big difference between just talking and being engaged in a dialogue. Talking is often a pastime, or may be intended to persuade others of one’s opinion. Dialogue, on the other hand, is based on and enhances interpersonal rapport, and it allows for the discovery of beneficial information. Dialogue is not always possible. However, when we can engage in dialogue, we will experience not only heightened awareness, but also a feeling of satisfaction and joy. Martin Buber, Laura Huxley, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and other pioneering philosophers and psychologists provide the inspiration for this new series of interactive meetings. The great humanist Albert Schweitzer says: “By having a reverence for life, we enter into a spiritual relation with the world. By practicing reverence for life, we become good, deep, and alive.” Meet new and old friends in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We also encourage you to bring friends. There is no fee, but a voluntary  donation toward costs will be appreciated.

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This month’s discussion will center around Tatiana de Rosnay’s “Sarah’s Key.” You do not have to have read the book to participate, but we know you will really enjoy this one! A New York Times Bestseller, it takes place in Paris, in July 1942. Sarah, a 10-year-old girl, is brutally arrested with her family by the French police in the Vel’ d’Hiv’ roundup, but not before she locks her younger brother in a cupboard in the family’s apartment, thinking that she will be back within a few hours. Tatiana de Rosnay offers us a brilliantly subtle, compelling portrait of France under occupation and reveals the taboos and silence that surround this painful episode.

If you would like to join us please be in contact with Rev. Jill Bowden at jbowden16@gmail.com.

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In our next UU for Grown-Ups class, we’ll continue to look at “Humanist Manifesto” by the American Humanist Association, primarily Part I. This small book is available FREE at www.manybooks.net if you go to this link:

http://www.manybooks.net/titlesamericanhumanistassociationother08humanist_manifesto_I.html

Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided, and we go from 7 to 8:30PM. See you there!

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/uu-for-grown-ups%e2%80%94-april-12-7pm/feed/ 0 Virtues Workshop’s Spring Dates—Join Now! http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/virtues-workshop%e2%80%99s-spring-dates%e2%80%94join-now/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/virtues-workshop%e2%80%99s-spring-dates%e2%80%94join-now/#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:47:03 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2072 Come join us for sharing circles, self-reflection, and a deeper understanding of our spiritual and personal values in the Virtues Workshops this spring on the following Sundays from 12:15-1:45PM: April10, and 17.

Like the original Virtues Project now being used in more than 95 countries, our UU adaptation is designed to awaken the gifts of character, using discussion and materials that help us to remember who we really are and to live by our highest values.

The Virtues Project empowers us to live more authentic meaningful lives, to raise children of compassion and integrity, to encourage excellence and ethics in the workplace, to commit acts of service and generosity, and to heal violence with virtues.

Enroll now by contacting Rev. Jennifer Pader at 212-765-6340 or jp350@mindspring.com.

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/04/05/virtues-workshop%e2%80%99s-spring-dates%e2%80%94join-now/feed/ 0 Refresh & Revive Service http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/refresh-revive-service-2/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/refresh-revive-service-2/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:10:53 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=2000 April’s topic is Exodus.

In the season of Passover, come explore being on the journey at Refresh & Revive with Rev. Beth Putnam. Reflections in poetry and music will explore wandering and being in transition.

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/refresh-revive-service-2/feed/ 0 Spiritual Life Poetry http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/spiritual-life-poetry/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/spiritual-life-poetry/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:08:38 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=1983 Join Tom Kennedy and fellow congregants for a contemplative service of poetry after worship March 27 at 12:15PM. You are welcome to bring poetry that inspires you, connects you to your spiritual life, or just come to listen.

]]> http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/spiritual-life-poetry/feed/ 0 Young Adult Brunch http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/young-adult-brunch/ http://www.4thu.org/2011/03/07/young-adult-brunch/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:57:03 +0000 4thUoffice http://www.4thu.org/?p=1980 The next young adult brunch will be held Sunday, March 27 at 12:15PM. If you identify as a young adult and are interested in hearing about other forthcoming UU young adult events at Fourth U, contact Ryan Novosielski at ryan@novosielski.com.

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