Unitarian Universalists of
November/December 2006
We meet in the WEA Rooms,
at
Minister: Derek McCullough
Our
With openness and in accordance
with Unitarian Principles, we come together to share in our continuing
commitment to a free and loving search for spiritual meaning and to the
expression of that meaning in our community and in our lives.
November 5 Fears and Hopes
Derek McCullough
Continuing our springtime theme
of renewal and growth, Derek
will draw from
look at how much we are guided by our
fears rather than our
hopes. “Rolling away the tombstone of
fear to let in the sunshine of
hope”.
On Duty: Derek
November 12 The Power
of Ten
Phil Gang
What is large? What is small? In
what ways can an understanding of the finite and infinite worlds prepare
humanity for its own
evolution of consciousness – even for the evolution of the new
human?
On Duty: Derek
November 19 Peaceful Picnic in the Park
Because the horrible weather
prevented many of us from attending
the unveiling of the Peace Bell in
the botanical gardens, we will
hold our own UU welcoming ceremony,
followed by a springtime
picnic. Meet at the WEA rooms as
usual.
On Duty: Derek
Please bring an item of non-perishable food for donation
to
Te Whare Roimata.
December 3 In Praise of Doubt
Derek McCullough
Unitarian Bertrand Russell said ”The whole
problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of
themselves, but wiser people are so full of doubts” We will discuss this in the light of the play
“Doubt” currently playing at the Court Theatre. (See review on P3)
On duty: Derek
December 10 The Singing Season
Natalia will lead us in a
service of singing old favourites and new, seasonally appropriate, songs, along
with some interesting readings.
On duty: Derek
December 17
It is time again for another sensational
summer solstice sunset service at Ka Whare Rehua.
Bring something to BBQ and a side dish. This is a good service to bring a
friend or two along.
The service will start at
RSVP to Derek or Rebekah on 384 9099.
Thoughts from the (Rocking!!) Chair
Greetings
all,
Seeing as
this is the last newsletter of the year, I would like to wish everyone season’s
greetings. It has been an interesting and eventful year, and we have a lot to
look forward to in 2007. I would like to
thank all those people who have contributed to making our fellowship continue
to thrive into our 11th year!
Small groups like ours are dependant on the goodwill of volunteers.
See you
on Sunday
Brenda
Review of “Doubt” The Press Oct 24.
“Well, here is a play to exercise the mind. John
Patrick Shanley’s Broadway hit, Doubt, more than
lived up to expectations. It is a riveting piece of theatre which has
you wondering who is the offender and who is the victim.
Set in a Catholic school in the
On the surface, there seems little evidence, but this is not a play
about the problem of verification. It is about the certainty in its personal,
institutional and historical manifestations.
The irony is the nun’s unshakeable faith is an outcome of the same
institutionalised certainty that enabled the predator priests to go undetected
for so long. For that reason, while you suspect the priest, you doubt the nun.
And in that you have an engrossing play which pulls you both ways.
What really grabs you though are some first rate production values.
The direction is intelligent and the acting a pleasure to watch. Yvonne Martin,
as the school principal, is a powerhouse, performing as well as she has ever
done.
Paul McLaughlin, familiar from TV’s gormsby
series, shows he is equally at home in the theatre with a perfectly rendered
characterisation.
Amy Straker rose to the challenge of a majoe dramatic role, and Susana Lei’ataua,
as the boy’s mother, has a real presence and a fabulous voice, but pushes too
hard.
Doubt is excellent. It is an intense and dramatic play made acutely
real by the Court’s very fine production.”
Alan
Scott.
Doubt runs until November 18. Tickets are $35, but if we can get a
group of 20 people to go on the same night, it is reduced to $28. Contact me if
you want to go and we’ll see if we can agree on a date.
Other
Aotearoa/New
Buddha's Place 287a/291 Selwyn St,
A place to discuss
Buddhism in a
Sunday
Gatherings
Contact Mark Humpage for details mhumpage@xtra.co.nz
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. Contact George Ridley Ph 347 7564 for details
We
affirm the unfailing renewal of life
Rising from the earth,
and reaching for the sun, all living creatures shall fulfil themselves.
We
affirm the steady growth of human companionship
Rising from ancient
cradles and reaching for the stars, people the world over shall seek the ways
of understanding.
We
affirm a continuing hope
That out of every
tragedy, the spirits of individuals shall rise to create a better world.
Leonard
Mason
(reading #470 from
Singing The Living Tradition)
The Management Team
Rebekah McCullough Secretary/Treasurer 384 9099
Stan Raymond 379
6266
Please contact any of the above with any suggestions, offers or concerns.