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The Truth About Easter, Part One: Undercover in Jerusalem”

Sneak Peek: Coming soon

Apart from faith or theology, the question of the empty tomb of Jesus is still open: What did happen to Jesus’s body? It’s as much a mystery as why we love Peeps. Well, the Rev. Dr. Christine can’t claim to know the literal truth of what happened to Jesus’s body, but she imagines a compelling narrative in her one-act play, “Breathing Together,” which she produced at the Iliff School of Theology and later at a national conference. Now, in a two-part series beginning on this Passion Sunday, Christine opens this lively question again. It could change your ideas about Easter, women, men, death, life, love, and reality. (But not about Peeps.)

About Sunday’s speaker: Christine Tata has enjoyed visiting Red River from time to time through the years to preach, lead workshops, and appreciate the growth and sincerity of this fellowship. She brings a lifelong interest in religion and spirituality, a variety of academic and professional credentials, and pastoral experience as ordained minister for several progressive congregations. Christine now writes on Medium.com as Rev Dr Sparky, continuing in her mission to inspire courage in the face of absurdity.

“Blistering Hope”

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Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrCoStqZ70E

Download The morning program https://test.redriveruu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TMP-03-21-DMS-study.pdf

A stonemason would tell us that the rock is not easy to shape, it takes time and leaves blisters on our hands. Many other things in life are like that- where the results are not visible right away. How do we engage the work where the only sign of progress are blisters on our hands? Can you handle the blisters? Where do you find hope and beauty in the work that is ongoing?

Rev. Dr. Aija Duelm (she/her/hers) is a UU minister, living in Benbrook, TX. Her work experiences include healthcare chaplaincy in both adult and pediatric settings and a pastoral leadership in a congregation in St. Louis, MO. She enjoys gardening. Together with her husband they are foster parents to a teenager.

Beyond a Stained Glass Jesus

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Sneak Peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga4Bg4PvRos

The Morning Program (appears here Saturday afternoon/evening)

As we approach Spring, we also approach Easter, that Christian holiday so important to tradition and so difficult to translate without resorting to metaphor and myth, but it is at it’s heart a natural holiday of the changing of the seasons while reprocessing the hope of new birth!

So who is Jesus for Unitarian Universalists? Jesus is supposed to have asked tie question to his apostles-“Who do YOU say that I am?”

About our Sunday speaker: Rev. Art graduated from Lancaster Theological Seminary with a Masters degree in Divinity in 1987 and later completed his internship at the Princeton Unitarian Church. After becoming our minister in March of 1991, the church grew from 250 to over 400 members. The Sanctuary was built during his time with us as well. Rev. Art later served in UU ministry at Boulder Valley UU Fellowship in Lafayette, CO, East Shore UU Church in Kirtland, OH, First UU Church of Stockton, CA, and at the UU Church of Amherst, NY. He retired in 2015 and moved back to San Antonio. He now occasionally preaches at our church and at churches in the area.

“Renegotiating the Four Agreements: Reading The Fine Print”

Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16U14LwUSpU

The Morning Program (appears here on Saturday afternoon/evening)

Don Miguel Ruiz’s little book, The Four Agreements, spent a decade on the NY Times bestseller list, offering Toltec wisdom to help North Americans see that humans are actually dreaming all the time, and what we think is “reality” is only a set of agreements we have made with the dream world we are in. Ruiz said we needed to break those old agreements and replace them with some better ones, and a lot of people liked that idea. But now… we might need to look at the fine print on those four agreements… because “reality” just sent us some new Terms of Service. And this time I think we better read ‘em.

Review or read the book in PDF format, free here

About Sunday’s speaker: Christine Tata has enjoyed visiting Red River from time to time through the years to preach, lead workshops, and appreciate the growth and sincerity of this fellowship. She brings a lifelong interest in religion and spirituality, a variety of academic and professional credentials, and pastoral experience as ordained minister for several progressive congregations. Christine now writes on Medium.com as Rev Dr Sparky, continuing in her mission to inspire courage in the face of absurdity.

“Building a Better World Might Take Some Work”

Building a Better World Might Take Some Work

The Morning Program Sneak Peek: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_M1itnuLNk

We all have to be part of dismantling white supremacy; those of us who enjoy power and privilege need to use it for good.

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Daniel Polk is originally from Iowa, but has lived Texas for a few decades and has learned the drawl, sort of. He is Director of our group of congregations, North Texas Unitarian Universalist Churches (NTUUC), and in his spare time enjoys word play and coloring wood for art projects. He tries to use his privilege for the benefit of society.

“First, There Was Eve in Africa”

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DOWNLOAD: The Morning Program

“First, There Was Eve in Africa“: If you’re ever feeling lonely, just remember that every stranger you meet is actually your distant kin. We are all descendants of the first human: Mitochondrial Eve, the original homo sapiens, who emerged in Africa as the ancestral mother of the whole race. Moreover, Africa’s centuries-long history of civilizations and empire dwarfs that of the United States and mo. So please join the Rev. Dr. Christine Tata on February 21 at 11:15 a.m. when we will ponder how we all got here: first, there was Eve….

About Sunday’s speaker: Christine Tata has enjoyed visiting Red River from time to time through the years to preach, lead workshops, and appreciate the growth and sincerity of this fellowship. She brings a lifelong interest in religion and spirituality, a variety of academic and professional credentials, and pastoral experience as ordained minister for several progressive congregations. Christine now writes on Medium.com as Rev Dr Sparky, continuing in her mission to inspire courage in the face of absurdity.

“Why I Won’t Play Backyard Soccer in Chile”

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Download the morning program: https://test.redriveruu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/TMP-02-14-DMS-study-.pdf

Dick Powell, speaking

Sneak Peek promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqMhB9vTALk

The Morning Program (appears here on Saturday afternoon/evening)

I know that some of you have experienced living in another country. I lived 7 years in South America, first as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Chile and later with my wife and kids in Colombia. My experience in each country was profoundly different, but I can look back with many good feelings. I hope you”ll join me as I share some memories of my life in South America.

About Dick: Born and raised in California of Anglo parents. Served in the Peace Corps in Chile and later lived in Colombia with his wife and kids. Has lived in north Texas since 1978, but can still speak Spanish. He retains an interest in and appreciation for the people of all countries where he has lived.

Because it is Valentine’s day, the worship team thought it would be nice to have his soul mate, partner and spouse, Carol Powell, be our worship associate today.

“New Prophets for the Church of the Real World” the rev Dr. Christine Tata, speaking

THE MORNING PROGRAM: https://test.redriveruu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/TMP-02-07-DMS-study-.pdf

New Prophets for the Church of the Real World

Here’s a glimpse of Christine’s thinking:

The Morning Program (will appear here on Saturday afternoon/evening)

Since the middle of the twentieth century, this country has struggled to throw off its beginnings as an apartheid state and live up to its promise. The post-World War II generation contributed some prophetic voices—but not enough, and there has been despair. But now, there are new prophets… new poets… new actions being taken by people with a fierce faith, transforming the spiritual and political landscape. Generation Z is putting the real back in real/igion. Tune in next Sunday to be challenged … and glad.

All Music Sunday with singers Tom Neilson and Lynn Waldron

Tom Neilson and Lynn Waldron: “Who Is Our Neighbor”

With singer/storyteller Tom Neilson and Lynn Waldron

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PLEASE NOTE: Because we support Tom’s music and his membership in the American Federation of Musicians, Tom’s video program with us will be on our YouTube channel for only 24 hours. Normally concerts must be ‘live’ but due to the pandemic the American Federation of Musicians has granted musicians the right to create a video concert provided it is only viewable for the month of February.

Singer-songwriter and political activist, Tom Neilson was last with us in February 2017. He returns virtually this Sunday to perform some of the hundreds of songs he has written in support of truth, love, and justice. Tom was nominated for the 2015 UN Nelson Mandela Award for “work that has All decades and continents sharing comprehensive and sobering interpretations of sociology and history with an easily digestible and entertaining format designed to inform and inspire peace.” The UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize recognizes the achievements of those who dedicate their lives to the service of humanity in the promotion of reconciliation and social cohesion, and in community development, guided by the purposes and principles of the United Nations. We are delighted to welcome him back!

For more information on Tom, please check out his website https://tomneilsonmusic.com

“How I’d Fix the Whole Shebang in My First 100 Days As President”

THE MORNING PROGRAM (coming Saturday afternoon/evening)

SNEAK PEAK (coming soon)

January 24, 2021: “How I’d Fix the Whole Shebang in My First 100 Days As President”

Come on, admit it—deep down, we all believe that if they’d just put us in charge, for crying out loud, we could cut through the nonsense and fix this mess the world is in! Maybe it’s a fantasy. But let’s just indulge it for once and see what happens. Join us as Rev Dr Christine, with no training whatsoever in government, science, or political science, lays out a comprehensive plan for setting the entire world to rights, once and for all. What could go possibly wrong?

The Rev. Dr. M. Christine Tata

We welcome back to our pulpit the Rev. Dr. Christine Tata who has enjoyed visiting Red River from time to time through the years to preach, lead workshops, and appreciate the growth and sincerity of this congregation. She brings a lifelong interest in religion and spirituality, a variety of academic and professional credentials, and pastoral experience as ordained minister for several progressive congregations. Christine now writes on Medium.com as Rev Dr Sparky, continuing in her mission to inspire courage in the face of absurdity.

The Truth About Easter, Part One: Undercover in Jerusalem”

“Blistering Hope”

Beyond a Stained Glass Jesus

TMP - 03-14-DMS-study

Sneak Peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga4Bg4PvRos

“Renegotiating the Four Agreements: Reading The Fine Print”

“Building a Better World Might Take Some Work”

“First, There Was Eve in Africa”

“Why I Won’t Play Backyard Soccer in Chile”

“New Prophets for the Church of the Real World” the rev Dr. Christine Tata, speaking

All Music Sunday with singers Tom Neilson and Lynn Waldron

“How I’d Fix the Whole Shebang in My First 100 Days As President”

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