Open Forums return on September 12th in our Campus Center Library. Open forums are Sunday mornings from 9:15am-10:15am. Currently, the plan is for them to be both in person and via Zoom. We are always looking for speakers and topics. Have one to suggest? Contact us at info@ulctempe.org — below are some of the forums we have planned.
September:
12: “Critical Race Theory” Calvin Schermerhorn, professor of American History specializing in slavery and antebellum history is the presenter. Calvin has been doing much research in post-Civil War racial issues such as Jim Crow, BLM, monuments, etc.
19: “Presidential Praise” What is your favorite hymn? Does your favorite hymn say something about you? About your faith? Pastor Gary will lead a presentation on the favorite hymns of US presidents. Will these hymns reflect who they were? What might they say about their faith?
October
3: “Keep Calm and Call the Chaplain” Deacon Lana Neighbors who has been in hospital/hospice chaplaincy since 1996 in Minnesota, Georgia, and Arizona and a member of ULC.
10: “Writing Personal Psalms” Deacon April Boyden
24: “Grandmother’s Hands” Deacon April Boyden, Discussion will focus on addressing White Supremacy by engaging our physical bodies to heal from pasto trauma and be aware in the present moment.
31: Deacon April Boyden, “All Hallows Eve…The work of mourning”