Remember the Flying Spaghetti Monster? Back again with their fresh, refreshing, and fanatic (wink, wink) religious perspectives are two former pirates, reformed and following a new leader. It is Star Trek Religions, boldly going where no UU has gone before. We will host visitors from far, far away for a discussion on comparative religions. A Klingon warrior, a Vedek from Bajor, and a woman of Ocampa will present the beliefs of their peoples and take questions from our congregation. We hope that all parties will be open to learning from each other. Readings from the sacred books of our visitors and special music will ensure a complete otherworldly experience for both young and old.
In July 2004, Davidson Loehr, minister of the First UU Church of Austin (Texas) gave a sermon in which he claimed that Unitarian Universalism was in its death throes, and indeed had been for 43 years. We will look at the reasons he believes Unitarian Universalism is dying, and then follow that presentation with a discussion of what we, as UUs, think of his prognosis.
Celebrate EARTH DAY with the uplifting and thought-provoking musical message of Joe DeMasi. Joe's original music and social commentary delight FMUU audiences each time he performs. This is a great way to celebrate the planet and our commitment to her.
Deb Dawson of Fargo, executive producer, writer, and Africa location director for the film, African Soul, American Heart will speak about her experience in Sudan. The African Soul, American Heart film crew returned to Fargo with thousands of photographs and more than twenty hours of video. Dawson's team witnessed how survivors of the twenty-year civil war in South Sudan are working against tremendous odds, in a country still marked by unrest, to rebuild their devastated homeland. Along with individual orphans, the team interviewed elders and pastors in Duk Payuel and other officials. The film is based on the story of Joseph Makeer Akal of Fargo, one of the Lost Boys of Sudan and a member of the production team. They intend to use the film to raise awareness and relieve the suffering of orphans in Southern Sudan.