THIS SUNDAY: Sept. 24 9 a.m. Forum (Lounge) Recognizing the Symptoms of Abuse Brooke Hendrickx Child Abuse Council's Brooke Hendrickx will be presenting this program, which focuses on how to see the signs of child abuse. Abused children, without sufficient support, can lead lives perpetuating the abuse on others or in debilitating mental illness or even engaging in criminal violence. If we want a more humane society, it's important that we respond to opportunities to make it more humane. Brooke Hendrickx is the Community Education Program Manager at the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities and a certified teacher. 10 a.m. Service Celebrating Lay Voices The Religious Services Team Unitarian Universalism encourages and appreciates Lay Led Services. Today we will hear from our Religious Services Team, their experiences and the opportunities available to you to express your voices to build and maintain a vibrant loving community. Lay Led Worship is a worthy challenge to create but can also be personally transformative. NEXT SUNDAY: Oct. 1 9 a.m. Forum Fair Trade Beyond Coffee Becke Dawson "Fair Trade Beyond Coffee" Becke Dawson manages SIS International in Davenport, long considered a first stop gift shop by many with unique artistry in its wares by crafters worldwide. Fair trade standards are designed to address the imbalance of power in trading relationships, unstable markets and the injustices of conventional trade. 10 a.m. Service The Righteous Mind Rev. Jay Wolin In these divisive times, it sometimes seems so difficult to see things from another person’s perspective if we disagree with them. I will explore how humans make decisions and discern if and how we could have these difficult conversations to bridge that chasm that separates us. Calendar |
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