Monday, April 28, 2008
Friday, April 04, 2008
Minns Lectures Begin on April 30, 2008
2008 Minns Lectures
Unitarian Universalism and Class : A Faith for a Few?
by Mark W. Harris
Minister, First Parish of Watertown, Unitarian Universalist
Rev. Harris is the author of the Historical Dictionary of Untarian Universalism and of the UUA pamphlet "UU Origins: Our Historic Faith." He is also an adjunct professor at Andover Newton Theological School and Starr King School.
Lectures are free and open to the public.
Lecture 1: A Class-bound Faith?
Why have Unitarian Universalists historically been associated with upper or upper middle classes? Were Unitarians in Britain more diverse? Which side did the liberals take in the Great Revival of the 1740s, and what does that have to do with methods of salvation and maintaining the social order?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:00 pm
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston
Lecture 2: Brahmin Culture for the Masses
This lecture will look at the alliance of business, Harvard College, Brahmin culture, and liberal religion. How did class determine our history and who became involved with the Unitarian movement? We will also look at a few people who wanted to spread the Unitarian faith to the masses in more evangelical styles, including Margaret Fuller’s brother, Arthur.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge
Lecture 3: Universalist Piety and a Classless Heaven
This lecture will examine the Universalist faith and its appeal to a broader number of classes in society through its message of equality. If all are equal in heaven, then nobody is saved unless everybody is saved.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7:00 pm
King's Chapel Parish House, 64 Beacon St., Boston
Lecture 4: The Science of Salvation
This lecture will look at the relationship between liberal religion and the eugenics movement. Where did the birth control and euthanasia movements have their origins?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:00 pm
First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St., Watertown
Lecture 5: A Faith for a Few?
How are class differences reflected in our faith today? Has a faith that emphasizes individual fulfillment prevented us from a building a broader community? What would an anti-classist UUA look like?
UUA General Assembly, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sunday June 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Look for location in handbook
Unitarian Universalism and Class : A Faith for a Few?
by Mark W. Harris
Minister, First Parish of Watertown, Unitarian Universalist
Rev. Harris is the author of the Historical Dictionary of Untarian Universalism and of the UUA pamphlet "UU Origins: Our Historic Faith." He is also an adjunct professor at Andover Newton Theological School and Starr King School.
Lectures are free and open to the public.
Lecture 1: A Class-bound Faith?
Why have Unitarian Universalists historically been associated with upper or upper middle classes? Were Unitarians in Britain more diverse? Which side did the liberals take in the Great Revival of the 1740s, and what does that have to do with methods of salvation and maintaining the social order?
Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 7:00 pm
First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston
Lecture 2: Brahmin Culture for the Masses
This lecture will look at the alliance of business, Harvard College, Brahmin culture, and liberal religion. How did class determine our history and who became involved with the Unitarian movement? We will also look at a few people who wanted to spread the Unitarian faith to the masses in more evangelical styles, including Margaret Fuller’s brother, Arthur.
Thursday, May 1, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Harvard Divinity School, 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge
Lecture 3: Universalist Piety and a Classless Heaven
This lecture will examine the Universalist faith and its appeal to a broader number of classes in society through its message of equality. If all are equal in heaven, then nobody is saved unless everybody is saved.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 7:00 pm
King's Chapel Parish House, 64 Beacon St., Boston
Lecture 4: The Science of Salvation
This lecture will look at the relationship between liberal religion and the eugenics movement. Where did the birth control and euthanasia movements have their origins?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:00 pm
First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St., Watertown
Lecture 5: A Faith for a Few?
How are class differences reflected in our faith today? Has a faith that emphasizes individual fulfillment prevented us from a building a broader community? What would an anti-classist UUA look like?
UUA General Assembly, , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sunday June 29, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Look for location in handbook
Rummage Sale is Coming on May 3
Rummage Sale May 3: The First Parish Rummage Sale will be Saturday, May 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We are looking for quality donations! We like books, records, audio and video tapes, DVD’s, children’s clothes, linens and white goods, kitchen and household items, small electronics and appliances (in working order), arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, sporting goods, toys and games, small furniture, etc. etc. We don’t accept adult clothing, and we can’t take computers, electronic components or TV’s because of disposal problems. Otherwise, whatever you want to recycle that you think someone else would like is what we want! Drop off times are at the church Friday evening, May 2 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday morning, May 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We will need lots of help setting up Friday night and Saturday morning, selling on Saturday and cleaning up Saturday afternoon. Please see Jane Knuttunen ( knuttun@rcn.com ) or Sue Kuder (skuder@cmlaw.net ) if you can help, or with questions.
(N.B. Each year we worry about disposing of items that do not sell. This year we are asking the Vietnam Vets to take away what is left over. Although they pick up every Tuesday in Watertown, they will not pick up at a church…just at private residences. So, we need people to volunteer to take 2 – 3 bags of stuff home, and put them out for the Vietnam Vets on Tuesday. We can arrange the pick-ups… we just need to volunteers to take bags home. Again, please let Jane or Sue know if you could help out in this way).
(N.B. Each year we worry about disposing of items that do not sell. This year we are asking the Vietnam Vets to take away what is left over. Although they pick up every Tuesday in Watertown, they will not pick up at a church…just at private residences. So, we need people to volunteer to take 2 – 3 bags of stuff home, and put them out for the Vietnam Vets on Tuesday. We can arrange the pick-ups… we just need to volunteers to take bags home. Again, please let Jane or Sue know if you could help out in this way).