Author: Rob Tinna

Dec 18, Bob VanHook, guest speaker, will speak on, “What Happened to Christmas?”

This Sunday we welcome our friend and frequent speaker, Bob VanHook, who will speak on, “What Happened to Christmas?”  He will share his ideas about the impact of fundamentalism on Christianity. The service is at 10:30am and includes accompanist Rebecca Ricks on the piano. The Adult Religious Exploration meet at 9:00am and hope you will … Continue reading Dec 18, Bob VanHook, guest speaker, will speak on, “What Happened to Christmas?”

Dec 11, Melisa Glenn, Guest speaker, topic is “What Human Trafficking is and how to respond to it”

“The reality is that Slavery has not ended. Human Trafficking occurs in almost every country and has been reported in every state in the United States, including Hot Springs, Arkansas. Melisa Glenn serves with Project Hope as Chair of the Human Trafficking Task Force of Garland County and the Hot Springs Representative for Partners Against … Continue reading Dec 11, Melisa Glenn, Guest speaker, topic is “What Human Trafficking is and how to respond to it”

Dec 4, Joe Sturgill, Member, will present a “Christmas Kick-off”

At 10:30 am on Dec 4th, Joe Sturgill will present a “Christmas Kick-off,” to include thoughts and Christmas carols to begin the Christmas season. The Adult Religious Exploration group meet at 9:00am, and will discuss “The Basics of Unitarian Universalism.” The Youth Religious Exploration meet during the regular service and will begin a study of … Continue reading Dec 4, Joe Sturgill, Member, will present a “Christmas Kick-off”

Nov 27, Rev Dr Bud Hearn, topic is “The Paradox of Liberal Religion”

10:30am Speaker Rev Bud Hearn-The name of the presentation is, “The Paradox of Liberal Religion.” When a religion describes itself as liberal typically means that it is tolerant, inclusive, progressive, supports intellectual honesty, opposes dogmatic rigidity, favors a humanistic approach to ethics. By definition then liberal religion includes being tolerant. A paradox ? Historically liberal religionists have resisted any reform … Continue reading Nov 27, Rev Dr Bud Hearn, topic is “The Paradox of Liberal Religion”

Nov 20, Joe Sturgill, Member, topic will be “On Being Thankful”

Nov 20, Speaker Joe Sturgill will be talking On Being Thankful.  Service will start at 10:30 am at the Hot Springs Church at 100 Norwalk which is at the intersection of Norwalk and Spring Streets. Religious Exploration will meet at 9:00 am.  We will begin a TED Talk viewing and discussion, with “A scientific defense of … Continue reading Nov 20, Joe Sturgill, Member, topic will be “On Being Thankful”

Oct 30, Congregation Meeting

All are invited to join in on some important decision making. Meeting will start at 10:30, at the church. Pot luck to follow. If you know what you are bringing to our lunch, let Carol know. She will send out a list later this week. Halloween costumes optional

Oct 23 Bob Van Hook, Guest Speaker, The topic is “A Ball of Twine.”

Oct 23, 10:30am Speaker Bob Van Hook-The name of the presentation is “A Ball of Twine.” “It is an examination of the complex and interrelated nature of seemingly simple issues.” The Youth RE topic is the fourth of the Six Sources of our faith, “Jewish and Christian teachings that encourage us to treat others the way … Continue reading Oct 23 Bob Van Hook, Guest Speaker, The topic is “A Ball of Twine.”