Services for October 2002
OCTOBER 6
Peacemaking in Our Hearts & World – A Buddhist View
Rev. Art McDonald
Kay Jorgenson, a UU Minister from San Francisco, introduced Art to a Zen Master’s insights on peacemaking.
His name is Bernie Glassman. Today, as we celebrate Mindfulness Day in the Zen Buddhist
tradition, Art will reflect on the insights offered by Glassman.
OCTOBER 9 7:30pm
Communion Service
Reader: Jeanne Zang
Monthly evening service focusing on strengthening community through the use of traditional symbols.
OCTOBER 13
We Are Now One People
Jane Dirks, CLL
“He iwi tahi tatou”–“We are now one people.” So spoke William Hobson in 1840, as the Treaty of
Waitangi was signed in New Zealand, uniting the British settlers and the native Maori people. Jane
Dirks will reflect this morning on her six-month stay in this bicultural nation, and the contemporary
meaning these words now hold.
OCTOBER 20
Death Penalty – A Personal Witness
Pennsylvania Abolitionists
The Pittsburgh Chapter of Pennsylvania Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty are sponsoring
a series of presentations by three former death row inmates who have been exonerated from charges
with the help of DNA testing. Today we will hear the personal story of one of these men.
OCTOBER 27
A Gandhian Theology of Liberation
Rev. Art McDonald - -
Turn your clocks back!
Unitarian Universalism is a faith perspective which might be called theologically plural, that is, UUs
come with multiple views on theology and ultimate meaning. For us, Gandhi is a supportive figure
who, though always a Hindu, drew insight and inspiration from varied religious traditions. Art will
shares some thoughts on Gandhi’s liberating religious perspective.We’ll also celebrate youth and
young adult Sunday, in concert with the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Regular Sunday Service at Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church begins
at 11 o'clock. Summer services (including Sept 1) begin at 10:00 o'clock.
