This past Sunday morning, we wrapped up our month of reflection on "Play" with a message from our wider UU community. Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas. As part of their "Faith & Film" series, Rev. Daniel explored "An alien's view of our world" through the spiritual lessons and themes of the film "The Brother from Another Planet."
"Faith and Film" (or another such series, "Popcorn Theology"), reminds us that one strength of Unitarian Universalism is its openness to playfulness. Some of us have been wounded when the meaning we found in entertainment media was rejected by other faith communities, but as UU World magazine pointed out several years ago, UUs are often more welcoming to "geeks" and other fans. Popular culture, like ancient scripture, should be read with care and discernment if it is to guide us, but sometimes we can find in it reflections of ourselves and our values that enliven our spiritual path.
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"Faith and Film" (or another such series, "Popcorn Theology"), reminds us that one strength of Unitarian Universalism is its openness to playfulness. Some of us have been wounded when the meaning we found in entertainment media was rejected by other faith communities, but as UU World magazine pointed out several years ago, UUs are often more welcoming to "geeks" and other fans. Popular culture, like ancient scripture, should be read with care and discernment if it is to guide us, but sometimes we can find in it reflections of ourselves and our values that enliven our spiritual path.
UUFJC News and Events this week:
For accessibility and convenience, we have an option to donate to our Fellowship online through PayPal:
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And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Our building is reserved by a community group Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
And remember all our ways to stay in touch! You can visit our website at uufjc.org. You can also join our open-posting "UUFJC Cafe" Google Group to chat with other members and friends via e-mail and receive additional announcements and reminders (contact the Administrator at [email protected] to join).
An independent Insight Meditation group taught by Joe McCormack meets at our building Thursday nights at 7 pm. For more information, contact Bob Antweiler.
Our building is reserved by a community group Wednesdays and Saturdays starting at 6 pm. If you have access to our building, please allow privacy at these times.
For more events, see our online calendars:
UUFJC EventsVirtual Gatherings
Affiliated Events
Religious Education
Building Use (other)
Community Events
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