We are shown countless examples of heroically compassionate people, who dedicate their lives to the unfortunate and marginalized, who give until they seemingly have no more… I mean no disrespect for such heroes, I’m thankful they exist and do what they do, but it’s really important that we see that such examples create unreasonable standards… The truth is that compassion can be central to any life, no matter where we live or what work we do or how ordinary our circumstances or how unnoticed our acts of compassion may be.

Message by Rev. Jullan Stoneberg

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Fred Rogers taught a simple, childlike truth that speaks powerfully to adults: when bad things happen, look for the helpers. This talk draws on Mr. Rogers’ wisdom and the parable of the Good Samaritan to reflect on compassion’s power to break barriers, extend solidarity, and remind us that our neighbors are everywhere around us.

Speaker: Aaron English

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Join Us to Get to Know Unitarian Universalism and UUCBG!

You are cordially invited to an in person gathering of Getting to Know UU Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30 -8pm in the church Fellowship Hall.

You will learn the history of Unitarian Universalists and the history of this local UU community. There will be a time for you and our Membership Team to share our spiritual journeys. The many opportunities offered to you by this Bowling Green Unitarian Universalist community will be highlighted during this informal discussion. If you’ve attended one of our 2nd-Sunday Q&A , this will be a little more detailed.

We hope to see you October 14, 2025. If you have any questions, feel free to ask
at membership@uucbg.org

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Knowing what we now know about the European discovery of America, does it make sense to continue celebrating Columbus Day?

Speaker: Rev. Peter Connolly

It seems like a simple request to have compassion, yet it is a complex practice. How do we build compassion, be compassionate, act compassionately when seeing so much insensitivity, inhumanity, and apathy around us? Compassion can not only transform but is critical to our survival.

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michelle Pederson

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Guest Speaker: Rev. Sandra Fees

Rev. Dr. Sandra Fees has served as a UU minister for over 20 years, including 18 years at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Berks County in Pennsylvania. Currently she works with Soul Matters, leading online small groups. She holds Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees from Lancaster Theological Seminary as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English Literature. She resides in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Speakers: Ryan Thomas, Juergen Zirnstein, Laura McGee

How do we live out our values in the context of political winds that don't reflect our values?

Speaker: Ryan Thomas

We celebrate our connections with each other during the annual Water Ritual. Please bring a small amount of water from a place special to you.

Join us as our talented musicians weave a special musical journey sure to nourish the soul.

How did one of the most successful social movements in American history use music? What do these songs teach us about our current struggles? Raise your voice and join us in singing protest songs from the labor movement.

Connection to others is a fundamental need: required at birth, comparable to food and water as a human need, and crucial to societal health. Kindness is an act of connection, an expression of compassion, that heals physically, emotionally, mentally, energetically, and spiritually. It heals you. It heals others. It heals us all.

Guest Speaker - Jerilyn

“Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control. Energy within and energy without.” Ymber Delecto

In this session we will explore the concepts of acceptance and values, as well as how we can use them in concert to strike a balance between our responsibilities as politically informed indivudals with our desire to accept and connect to those within our families and greater community.

You are invited to the initial presentation of the Memory, Aging, Alzheimer’s/Dementia (MAaAD) group. We'll address aspects of normal aging; often used assessments of mental and cognitive decline, from normal to abnormal; medical intervention, and aging issues which might impact social, emotional and cognitive functioning.

At the end of the presentation, you are invited to take a brief cognitive assessment test for your information and then use as a baseline.

To RSVP, contact the office or use the sign-up sheets are available in the Sanctuary Lobby and at the Fellowship Service Table. You are welcome to contact Kay, Uta, Tim or Deane for more information.

Many of us have experienced "Spiritual Formation" - the formation of belief. But what about "Spiritual Direction?" How do we tune into the still, small, but powerful voice within and know what we should do in life based on the beliefs that we have chosen to honor? It takes Spirit Care .

Join us for a fun evening learning creative techniques for arranging native flowers and plants with Emily Hunt, co-owner of Freida T’s Flower Farm and co-founder of the SOKY Floral Exchange. With a design and horticulture degree from Eastern Kentucky University, Emily is the creative spirit behind the SOKY Floral Exchange. Her expertise will guide attendees through the process of designing a stunning bouquet to take home.

Attendees, if possible, please bring your own vase and clippers or scissors. We’ll have a wide of variety of flowers and other interesting plants, but if you have native flowers, grasses, or ferns, we would love for you to share! If you would like to donate native stems or volunteer to help during the event, please email us at soky.wildones@gmail.com

Registration is required and space is limited. The workshop is free, with a suggested donation of $10/bouquet. Cash, credit, and checks will be accepted at the door. Register here: https://soky.wildones.org/07-10-2025-bouquet-workshop/

"Democracy is not a spectator sport.” So said Lotte Scharfman, an Austrian who fled from the Nazis and came to Massachusetts. Though some challenges are common, over time, countries develop a variety of solutions that– ideally — work together to support their democracy. Come on Sunday to hear how Germany has structured its politics, social programs, and education system. Our speakers are Uta and Claus, who were born in Germany and have been frequent visitors there during the last six decades.

The Children’s Story by James Clavell is not for children. It is a chilling tale of our susceptibility to indoctrination, to the ability of others to shape and change our minds. Placed in a classroom it is an extraordinarily relevant allegory on the impressionability of the human mind and the need for every person to keep questioning and learning. UUCBG students and adults will be featured in this 20 minute play. We look forward to continued discussion during coffee hour.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty that is the summer season, and partake of a century-old Unitarian tradition.

Awe is being in the presence of something vast that transcends our current understanding of the world. Awe moves us to focus on things outside of ourselves. Awe is all around us because awe is always within us. Let us seek awe.

Many of us grew up hearing the story in the Gospels of Jesus ‘healing’ the blind man. Some traditions emphasize that Jesus’s miracle was the most important part of this story. I beg to differ.

Every person you meet has a purpose in your life, whether it be to teach you a lesson, inspire you to grow or support you in your journey. No encounter is accidental or meaningless.

Come celebrate the beauty of the Earth during our spring festivals of Earth Day and May Day