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Our guest speaker last April 3rd was Sankara Saranam, who wrote the book "God Without Religion" - both the book and his organization Pranayama.org can be visited by clicking here. We've still got a few copies of the book at MLUUC if anyone would like to purchase a copy via us. |
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Fair Trade Coffee Mountain Light Unitarian Universalist Church joins 500+ other UU churches in proudly serving Fairly Traded Coffee. Come have a cup, or order your own now by clicking on the banner at left. |
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Contributed by Bruce Blaisdell Religious Education Committee, MLUUC Recently, James Leitess introduced to me a website which I found interesting. We both considered that other members and friends of Mountain Light may be interested. Mediachest, created by the University of Georgia, allows users to catalogue books, CDs, DVDs, and games they wish to make available for lending. People of common interests can create lending groups on the site. I have created the group MLUUC to facilitate a Mountain Light virtual library. Both James and I have listed books, and encourage you to look and see if you would like to join in the experiment. You can choose who to lend to on a case by case basis. To check it out, direct your browser to www.Mediachest.com. Look for MLUUC under "groups." Bruce Blaisdell Religious Education Committee, MLUUC |
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Humanitarian, Relief and Human Rights Directory (U.N. Listings below in separate directory)
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MLUUC Link Directory for 7th Principle - Environmental & Animal Organizations Ellijay Wildlife Rehab Sanctuary |
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United Nations & U.N. Agency Link Directory Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office (ECOSOC) Economic & Social Council UU U.N. Office has consultative status in this council. Department of Public Information (DPI) & Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) UU U.N. Office is an NGO United Nations Office For Human Rights U.N.Development Fund For Women (UNIFEM) United Nations Framework Convention On Climate Change United Nations Association (USA) Food and Agriculture Org. of the U.N.(FAO)
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Unitarian Universalist Web Sites:
Unitarian Universalist Association
Unitarian Universalist Association Mid South District
100 Questions Non-Members Ask About Unitarian Universalism
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Unitarian Universalist Historical Society
Unitarian Universalist Archives
Other Sites of Interest to Unitarian Universalists:
American Civil Liberties Union
Fun Sites:
LinkTV: If NPR had a television channel, it might look like this.
Previously Featured Links Of The Month
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The mission of the UUA 7th Principle Project is to facilitate and support the work of Unitarian Universalists by affirming and promoting the Seventh Principle of the UUA, "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part." Our members believe that the Earth is in peril from human activities, and for us as people of faith, this is a moral and spiritual crisis of utmost importance. |
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AlterNet is a highly acclaimed Internet information source that provides readers with crucial facts and passionate opinions they can't find anywhere else. |
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| ReliefWeb is the global hub for time-critical humanitarian information on Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters. The site is new, and is affiliated with UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at The United Nations |
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Ralph Waldo Emerson "None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone. Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind. The days come and go like muffled and veiled figures sent from a distant friendly party, but they say nothing, and if we do not use the gifts they bring, they carry them as silently away." This month our featured link can take you far and away into this literary great who was also a Unitarian Minister. |
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Unitarianism comes in many flavors! This month, explore the unique heritage of the Hungarian Unitarian Church. The founder and first bishop of the Unitarian Church in Transylvania was Francis David (Dávid Ferenc), who lived between 1510-1579. From 1565 he started to preach in Unitarian spirit, starting a new branch of the reformation. Between 6-13th January 1568, the Diet of Torda proclaimed religious freedom and tolerance to everybody. "In every place the preachers shall preach and explain the Gospel, each according to his understanding of it, and if the congregation like it, ok; if not, no one shall compell them..." It's hard for us to imagine now, but at the time this was quite an unheard of concept in an era when for most churches the most effective tool for growth was the tip of a sword. |
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With more than 32,000 members and supporters, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee is a nonsectarian organization that promotes human rights and social justice worldwide. They maintain partnerships in the United States, South and Southeast Asia, Central Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Their Programs are based on Unitarian Universalist principles that affirm the worth, dignity and human rights of every person......... Through a potent combination of advocacy, education and partnerships with grassroots organizations, UUSC supports programs and policies that empower women, defend the rights of children and support the struggles of indigenous people and oppressed racial and ethnic groups. UUSC also provides financial and technical support when disasters strike impoverished areas. |
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Read about early church martyr Miguel (Michael) Servetus from the institute dedicated to his work in Spain. Go to the site and click the English language link which says "Skip Intro" to reach the English version. This site provides extensive background about Servetus.
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A while back we had the pleasure of a service with Chipa Wolf which left a lot of us thinking more about native peoples and cultures around the world. Cultural Survival is a great way to keep up with a lot of these people and the issues they face. They "promote the rights, voices and visions of indigenous peoples" with a great internet site cs.org |
