Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation

The Mankind Project
2019-11-05 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States

TED Talk: A Darwinian Theory of Beauty
2022-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
In this TED Talk, Denis Dutton presents a professorial analysis of what beauty actually is. He asks whether beauty is in the eye of the beholder or whether there are cross-cultural agreements on what is beautiful that suggest something beyond an individual’s subjective judgment. Our discussion will be facilitated by Ann Cook-Frantz, Brian Warren, and Jeff Witmer.

OUUC/OUUF Book Read for June
2022-06-02 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, 44070, United States
The OUUC/OUUF Book Group will discuss “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson. Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement.Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s eloquent poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child. Her love of stories inspired her and stayed with her, creating the first sparks of the gifted writer she was to become.
The discussion will take place using Zoom. The link will be published in the e-Bellsound.

Deepening Circles Meditation
2021-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Welcoming the wise body. Smiling at the beautiful heart. Drawing wisdom from many traditions. All are welcome. Led by Rev. Mary.

CARE Team
2022-05-31 03:00 - 04:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, 44070, United States
The CARE Team reaches out to offer listening, presence and spiritual support to members and families.

Sunday Program: PRIDE - The Beauty of Being Yourself
2022-05-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
As we prepare for national LGBTQ Pride month, we hear from many voices the power and integrity of self expression across gender identities. Service led by Rev. Mary and Lara Lillibridge.

What Would Jesus Do?
2020-11-25 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Our What Would Jesus Do? Covenant Group deliberations will center around radical religious hospitality as spiritual practice. We will focus on returning to the heart of Jesus consciousness and Christian renewal within Unitarian Universalism and on the great spiritual migration from traditional Christian churches by spiritual seekers.

Sunday Program: Poetry - Opening Beauty's Door
2022-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
We share poems that awaken and change us through the power of beauty. Service led by members of our monthly UU poetry Zoom (Poems to Live By) and Rev.Mary.
After the service, Emily Williams leads Meditation with Mudras, in-person.

WISE Women
2020-12-17 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | In person at Oberlin UU & on Zoom, 355 E Lorain St,, Oberlin, OH, 44074, United States
Join us as we explore our spirituality and practice wisdom in a supportive group of women. Some of our past meetings have included using creativity as spiritual practice, creating and celebrating a solstice ritual and exploring current books. Meets on the 3rd Thursday from 1:00-2:30 pm. Facilitated by Rev. Mary.

Cultivating Resilience: UU Monthly Gathering at Kendal
2022-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kendal Education Center, 600 Kendal Drive, Oberlin, OH 44074, United States
This month, our UU Gathering at Kendal will consider the surprising power of beauty to help us build resilience, find spiritual well-being and joy. Program facilitated by Rev. Mary. Meeting in person in the Ed Center, Kendal-at-Oberlin, and on Zoom.

Sunday Program: Beauty - Catalyst for Resilience in Hard Times
2022-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Rev. Mary, Fran and Bob Mulkins explore the call and power of beauty to attune us to Life’s evolving needs during pandemic and social transformation.

Sunday Program: Mother's Day & Annual Flower Service
2022-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Bring a flower that celebrates the beauty you bring to our congregations. At the end of the service, choose a flower that symbolizes the beauty you need and are ready to receive here.

Olmsted & Oberlin UU Worship Teams
2022-05-05 15:45 - 17:15, 2022-04-07 15:45 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States

Monthly UU Poetry Zoom
2021-01-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Bring poems that speak to your life, that spark your imagination in these winter days; come to listen and share. All are welcome.

TED Talk: 6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World
2022-05-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Mycologist Paul Stamets lists 6 ways the mycelium fungus can help save the universe: cleaning polluted soil, making insecticides, treating smallpox and even flu viruses. Our discussion will be facilitated by Ann Cook-Frantz, Brian Warren, and Jeff Witmer.

Sunday Program: Earth Day Awakening
2022-04-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | In person & Zoom, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Spring breaks our hearts open to life’s beauty and its moral imperative to act for climate justice. How might we support one another in cultivating the inner resilience for facing climate-change realities? How might we participate in a global re-awakening for the well-being of our planet and all with whom we share life? Service led by Cindy Frantz, Marge Diamond, and Rev. Mary.

Effective Listening Workshop at Oberlin UU
2022-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Oberlin Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 355 East Lorain St., Oberlin, OH, 4407074, United States
We are offering a series of workshops on effective listening. The first topic will be offered on two consecutive dates – in April and May. Each workshop will be held in person and is limited to 12 participants. All materials are provided. A $20 donation is requested and scholarships are available. To request a scholarship, contact Rev. Mary at mary@marygrigolia.com.
Register by emailing Cathy Ross at office@olmsteduu.org. Checks should be made out to Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation and mailed to: Olmsted Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5050 Porter Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070.
Follow up workshops include Making Agreements, Following Up on Broken Agreements, and Giving Feedback.

Sunday Program: UU Easter Aawakening
2022-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | In person & Zoom, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
Celebrate the resurrection of life within us, between us and all around us. Service led by Rev. Mary with members of What Would Jesus Do covenant group.
Children will leave the service after the Story for All Ages, for an Easter egg (and canned food) hunt . If the weather permits, we’ll be outside. Please bring several cans to benefit the local food pantry.

Sunday Program: Awakening - Discovering Who We Are
2022-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | In person & Zoom, 5050 Porter Road, North Olmsted, OH, 44070, United States
After two years of pandemic cocoons, we awaken to new ways of being – within ourselves, with one another and in the world. Transformed. What is awakening in you? Who are we called to be with one another? Service led by Zellda Zelley and Rev.Mary.
We share an update from Bethany Lewis, Executive Director, Lorain County Rape Crisis, April Cause of the Month.
