Drop-in discussions are held each Sunday preceding church services, except during summer, on the second floor of our church. Sometimes our discussions are based on certain books or articles, but you don’t have to read anything or do any advance preparation to participate. Discussions are at 9:15 a.m and 12 noon unless otherwise indicated.  People of all viewpoints are welcome to make presentations or join in the discussions. Here is the current schedule of discussion topics.

February 7: Culture of Job-Seeking II. If we view employment in a societal context, individuals contribute not only to themselves or their employers, but to society. Does having or not having a job define your worth and dignity? David Damico will facilitate a discussion of this and other questions related to unemployment and the techniques of job-seeking

February 14: World Religion. Can we learn from Islam, Buddhism and other religions outside the Jewish and Christian traditions. Phil Ebersole will facilitate a discussion of the Third Source of Unitarian Universalist tradition, “wisdom from the world’s religions which inspire us in our ethical and spiritual life.” Discussion at 9:15 a.m. only; congregational lunch at 12 noon.

February 21: Religious Left. Commentators speak of the “religious right” and “secular left,” but there’s a long history of religious support of civil rights and social reform. Phil Ebersole will facilitate a discussion, drawing on the lead article in the Winter UU World, which can be found on-line at http://www.uuworld.org/ideas/articles/151713.shtml.

February 28: Climate Change. Unchecked global warming could lead to massive droughts, flooding of coastal areas and worldwide crop failures, leading to famine and conflict. Sandy Stiles will facilitate a discussion of how the United States can take the lead in reducing greenhouse gasses. This discussion was originally scheduled Nov. 8, but postponed.

If you have a topic you’d like discussed or, better still, would like to lead a discussion, speak to Phil Ebersole or David Damico.