The Worth of Dignity, Human or Otherwise.
Byron Allison Miller, leading
Have you ever said, you’re worth it! or I’m worth it! or you better believe it!? While such affirmations come with a past and a present, their deeper reality is that they are most significantly something else. They are a Prelude. It is their future that carries the most weight. What did Captain Jean Luc Picard always say? “Make it so!”
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Sunday, May 26, 2024 – 11:15 am
About Mark:
Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University. He is the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEaD) Hub North America of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and an Oklahoma Humanities State Scholar. Mark has published in the areas of Boston personalism, process philosophy and ethics, and ecological ethics. Dr. Davies serves on the United Methodist University Senate, which is “an elected body of professionals in higher education created by the General Conference to determine which schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools meet the criteria for listing as institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church.” He and his wife Kristin live in Edmond, OK in the United States, and they have two daughters. The views expressed by the author in this blog do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma City University or the United Methodist Church.
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The Spring Congregational Meeting Is Today
About Mark:
Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University. He is the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEaD) Hub North America of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and an Oklahoma Humanities State Scholar. Mark has published in the areas of Boston personalism, process philosophy and ethics, and ecological ethics. Dr. Davies serves on the United Methodist University Senate, which is “an elected body of professionals in higher education created by the General Conference to determine which schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools meet the criteria for listing as institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church.” He and his wife Kristin live in Edmond, OK in the United States, and they have two daughters. The views expressed by the author in this blog do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma City University or the United Methodist Church.
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Music, MS, and Me!
Bill Nash, guest speaker
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Bill Nash has been a musician all his life, starting as a boy soprano and has an all-consuming passion of wanting to make music for the rest of his life. In 1988, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Don’t miss this special Sunday as we hear of Bill’s determination to adjust a life plan to compensate for the physical obstacles of a changing body. Listen as Nash explains his creative multi-capo method of guitar playing. And be prepared to enjoy a fine singer/ songwriter sharing his heart and his music. A great preview for the Kerrville Folk Festival where he is a regular.
About our guest leader,
BILL NASH – A MASTER MUSICIAN AND MORE
Bill Nash has been a musician all his life, starting as a 5-year-old boy soprano and has an all-consuming passion of wanting to make music for the rest of his life. He is a graduate of Bradley University’s School of Music, majoring in composition and began writing music and lyrics in his early teens. Bill has also been a music teacher since he started teaching in the music store where he took his first lessons, and for the last 49 years, he has been a music educator.
Bill’s roots are firmly embedded in what is now known as the singer/songwriter acoustic music genre. He has performed styles as diverse as rock ‘n roll, fusion, country, polka, folk, and even old-time western music, ala the Sons of the Pioneers.
In 1988, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The last few years have been the worst, with increasing numbness in his left hand taking away some of his guitar ability. But after playing the guitar for 4+ decades, Bill’s fingers still know where to go. So, he is still playing, and of course still singing and writing! Actually, one of the more creative/fun things Bill does lately is to change some of the old songs to other tunings to make them 1 and 2 finger chords instead of 3 and 4 finger. That allowed him to play several songs he thought he might not be able to play again! Bill is a charter member of the National MS Society and enjoys leading support groups monthly.
Nash has fulfilled his childhood dream as a musician and has graced numerous contests, festivals and concert venues through the decades. He is a fixture at the Kerrville Folk Festival, helped host Uncle Calvin’s Coffeehouse, has appeared at Harmony House in Bonham, The Balcony Club – atop the Lakewood Theater, Dallas, TX, Camp NashBill, Quiet Valley Ranch, TX, Cottonwood Art Festival – Richardson, TX, Wildflower Art and Music Festival in Richardson, TX, Poor David’s Pub – Deep Ellum, TX, | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Main Stage – Lyons, CO and many more.
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The premise of this morning assembly is that democracy is being threatened, but we are not powerless; we all have meaningful ways to save our democratic system. One way is to commit to being an active part of civil society, which means committing to our institutions, starting here at RedRiverUU and by joining the UU UUSJ, which is the only national UU organization lobbying for our values on the Hill. We hope people will leave worship on Sunday feeling empowered, connected, and hopeful about what’s next for our collective work and our nation.
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Sunday, April 28, 2024 – 11:15 am
the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading
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In a society with deep divisions, some may see pluralism as a problem rather than a strength of our society. In this discourse, I will explore ways that embracing and celebrating pluralism is an important part of bringing healing and regeneration to our communities.
About our visiting minister:
Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University. He is the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEaD) Hub North America of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and an Oklahoma Humanities State Scholar. Mark has published in the areas of Boston personalism, process philosophy and ethics, and ecological ethics. Dr. Davies serves on the United Methodist University Senate, which is “an elected body of professionals in higher education created by the General Conference to determine which schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools meet the criteria for listing as institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church.” He and his wife Kristin live in Edmond, OK in the United States, and they have two daughters. The views expressed by the author in this blog do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma City University or the United Methodist Church.
THE MORNING PROGRAM
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Beloved Community in the Midst of Chaos
the Rev. Dr. Mark Y.A. Davies, leading
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Of his discourse, Mark writes …
It is when times are chaotic that we need to commitment to building the beloved community the most.The purveyors of chaos in our world count on the forces of beloved community in the world to be weak and to lack persistence, but love and justice have the power to be resilient and regenerative.
About our visiting minister:
Mark Davies is the Wimberly Professor of Social and Ecological Ethics and Director of the World House Institute for Social and Ecological Responsibility at Oklahoma City University. He is the Executive Director of the Leadership, Education, and Development (LEaD) Hub North America of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church and an Oklahoma Humanities State Scholar. Mark has published in the areas of Boston personalism, process philosophy and ethics, and ecological ethics. Dr. Davies serves on the United Methodist University Senate, which is “an elected body of professionals in higher education created by the General Conference to determine which schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools meet the criteria for listing as institutions affiliated with The United Methodist Church.” He and his wife Kristin live in Edmond, OK in the United States, and they have two daughters. The views expressed by the author in this blog do not necessarily represent the views of Oklahoma City University or the United Methodist Church.
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