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Thomas Paine is one of “100 Unitarians and Universalists who made a difference” on the poster in our lobby. In 2020, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron “updated” and renamed the poster. In the process,Thomas Paine and 38 others were removed. Paine was kept on a list of 22 “adjacent” UUs whose “works and points … Continue reading Our Namesake, Thomas Paine
As we start the new year, it is a good time to focus on the gift of joy. Our minds have evolved to see negative things and to want to solve problems. We often forget things that bring us joy. Join us for a multi-member service in appreciation of four guys from Liverpool, England who … Continue reading Making Us Appreciate Being Alive, At Least For A Little While-The Beatles
Why was Socrates the wisest man in Greece? Was he the most educated? The most eloquent? The most knowledgeable? No, it was claimed he was the wisest because he knew he knew nothing. We are often very sure of ourselves and our opinions on things. We know the truth. But do we? Perhaps we would … Continue reading Why Was Socrates the Wisest Man?
It has been 213 years since Abraham Lincoln was born. He was a major force in making America live up to its promise in the Declaration of Independence. Join us as Abraham Lincoln will be visiting Thomas Paine Fellowship (re-enactor Bob Gleason) to discuss with us his life and accomplishments.
Kurt Vonnegut was a counterculture hero, and one of the most influential writers and novelists of the 20th century. He is best known for writing “Slaughterhouse Five”, Cat’s Cradle”, and “Breakfast of Champions”. His works are a blend of science, satire, and black comedy. Vonnegut was an atheist, a humanist and a freethinker. He once … Continue reading Happy 100th Birthday, Kurt Vonnegut!
Unitarian Universalism has a tradition of being a liberal church. But like many “liberal” institutions, it is facing many challenges. One can ask, “Where we might have gone wrong? Is there too much identitarianism, political polarization? What can we do better? How can we avoid ‘information bubbles?’ How can we learn to speak across differences?” … Continue reading Keeping the Faith in Liberal Religion
Unitarian Universalists tend to be avid readers. To keep abreast of current events and gain perspective on important issues, they devour news stories, articles, and editorials. They also read books—quite a lot of them. In this service, several TPUUF members and friends will share thoughts on a book they’ve read over the summer, or recently. … Continue reading Summarizing a Summer Read – 2022
America celebrates its 246th birthday tomorrow. We are celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence which set up what this country was supposed to be. We all know the famous lines. But as UU’s can we look at the document and gather wisdom about our seven principles? Are they there?
Let’s honor this President’s Day by learning about a fellow Unitarian, Millard Fillmore. He was our nation’s 13th president and the first University of Buffalo chancellor. Harry Truman dismissed him as “the do-nothing president.” And yet, his honesty and integrity remain unchallenged—qualities lacking in some of today’s leaders. Queen Victoria called him one of the … Continue reading Millard Fillmore, a Unitarian US President; the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We’ve all heard pronouncements like, “America was founded on Judeo-Christian principles” and “Our Founding Fathers were God-fearing Christians.” Was it? Were they? As with many popularized historical “facts,” a closer look at the faith of our Founding Fathers reveals a variety of religious opinions that would make some people making such claims very uncomfortable. Meanwhile, their claims … Continue reading The Religion of our Founding Fathers and its Discontents
