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READING SCHEDULE: April 2001 (Archived) For our first reading, I thought it would be appropriate to look at the sources and roots of Unitarian Universalism. Charles Howe's book, For Faith and Freedom: A Short History of Unitarianism in Europe is a great resource. I'll be curious to hear how other modern UUs relate to the beliefs held by our spiritual ancestors. Do we really share a religion with these early Unitarians? What would the early Unitarians think about our modern practices? Do you think our religion will continue to change? If so, what will the UUs of the future be like? Matthew Gatheringwater will lead our discussion. May 2001 (Archived) Continuing with sources and roots, The Larger Faith: A Short History of American Universalism, another book by Charles Howe, will be considered in May. While reading the book, ask what it was about America that helped Universalism to blossom. Did Universalism become a uniquely "American" religion? Has it lost its relevance to American culture? Matthew Gatheringwater will lead our discussion. June 2001 (Archived) Spirituality for Humanists by UUbooks member James Park. July 2001 Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. Mrs. Gaskell was a Victorian-era writer concerned with issues of social justice and economic inequality, which she dramatized in her fiction. Both her father and her husband were Unitarian ministers. Cranford is a delightful portrait of a community of women faced with the economic decline of one of their friends. Full of humor and pathos, this well-loved book has touched the hearts of generations. Numerous used copies are available online and many libraries carry this title. August 2001 We'll be considering the Web-published Wesley lecures. September 2001 "Murder on Beacon Hill" by Ernest Cassara. (Available from the UUA bookstore at uua.org/bookstore/) Enjoy a good mystery? Curious about UU history? This historical mystery combines both elements in a fun who-done-it. December 2001 We are considering titles from the Jesus Seminar for consideration in December. April 2002 We'd like to read a collection of UU poets for national poetry month. |
What is Unitarian-Universalism, anyway? A brief description of Unitarian-Universalism can be found at the following website: |
